Kunchikal Waterfalls - Tourist attraction in Masthikatte - Shimoga, India

Kunchikal is a beautiful place with hidden danger so be safe while going to this place ,go at your risk guys we faced consequences while returning back that's why I m telling you, I went to this place 4 times still we are not sure about the route somehow map helped us to get back to the place where we started . Black Panther,wild buffalo, Leopard is there.. without knowing about this place and going to this place is not at all safe guys and mainly it is a restricted place so better go with those people who know this place very well. Good thing is there is no plastic, waste and all less people going to this place...If you are going to this place go at your risk and please remember this points i mentioned here in your mind while going to this place. Thank you Davidson Local guide

Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in India located in the Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of state Karnataka.[2][3] Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and the total height of the falls is 455 meters (1493 feet) according to the World Waterfall Database.[1] Kunchikal falls is formed by the Varahi river. How to Reach Kunchikal Falls By Road Kunchikal waterfall is in Shimoga which is well connected by roadways to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore etc. Numerous private buses ply to Kunchikal waterfall from Bangalore. Once Hulikal is reached tourists can take up taxis or any other private vehicles to the waterfall. By Rail Located on the Udupi-Shimoga border, Udupi railway station from Agumbe is around 67 km and From Shimoga, it is around 97km. From Shimoga or Udupi, one can take up any taxis or even buses to the waterfall. By Air Mangalore Airport is around 142 km from Kunchikal waterfall. Mangalore Airport is well connected to major cities. From the airport, one can take up a taxi service, a bus or even train to reach the waterfall.

Fake comments that they visited this falls..... not for public... those pics are of small water fall

This waterfall is very beautiful and spectacular and fast

People are here just commented only like beautiful falls highest falls. there were no photos of falls taken to prove that they visited. There is no official photos of this falls, This is the only falls where no photos available anywhere. Once I tried to visit but forest guards stopped and said that there is no falls located and because of varahi dam it is restricted area so nobody allowed to visit dam without pass. This falls should be ignore from Google maps.

We try to visit. But this is in restricted zone and we met the official and they told that whatever is there on internet abt this falls is not real and it's hidden in dense forest and not accessible. For questions whether the falls exist? Answer is YES. Whether we allowed to visit ? Answer is No. Wish this gem be hidden from humans.

Kunchikal Falls also known as Kunchikal Abbe is situated in Mashthikatte-Hulikal border in Nidagodu village, which is the border of Shimoga-Udupi, Karnataka. The Kunchikal waterfall is formed by River Varahi and the total height of the waterfall is 455 meters (1493 feet to be accurate), as stated by the World Waterfall database. The Kunchikal falls come under the hydroelectric projects, to generate high power of electricity. The power generated by the waterfalls goes into the Mani dum and Hulikal Power generation station, which is why the water flow to the falls, is drastically reduced. Due to the power generation station, the water flow is reduced which makes the waterfall visible only during the rainy season, which is again the most ideal time to visit the waterfall. The scintillating view and picturesque location are exquisite when enjoyed in nature's delight. The most beautiful thing about the Kunchikal waterfall is the natural appearance of the rocks which the water cascades giving a breath-taking, mesmerising view. It's not only about the flow of water or the rocky structure but the compelling backdrop of greenery enveloping the area which makes it impossible for anyone to take their eyes off it. The Kunchikal waterfall is said to be one of the least explored falls in the country, but the area is well maintained with the lowest littering, and the prohibition on the usage of plastic bags make the fall very little pollute. The dam prevents public to drive in the area, so traffic can be struck out from the list. The Kunchikal fall is one of those exclusive picnic spots to get away from the fast-paced life we all are living and spend some quality and time in peace, solitude and tranquillity.

Trying to keep the rating neutral. First of all don't know how the falls looks like. We need permission to enter the place. 4km before the location the guards will stop us and will not let us enter. So if your looking to enter this place they say it is on your risk as it is naxals prone area.