India experiences different seasons and climates throughout the year, across its states, providing travellers a huge array of options. While in summer you can visit the snow capped mountains, winters are for experiencing tropical adventure. And during monsoons, waterfalls call out to explorers for the best of luscious green surroundings and heavenly scenery.
Chitrakote falls, Chhattisgarh
Known as the Niagara of India because of the similar shape and width, Chitrakote falls is located in Jagdalpur at Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. It is the widest waterfall in India, spread across 300 metres (980 ft) over the Indravati river. Monsoons are the best time to experience this vast waterfall at its best muse.
Nohkalikai falls, Cherapunji
Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India, and its height is 340 metres. Located in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, this fall can be visited anytime throughout the year except between December and February as that is considered as the dry season. The fall’s name is derived from the name of a local woman, Ka Likai who lost her daughter tragically.
Abbey falls, Coorg
Abbey falls is one of the most famous falls in Coorg, Karnataka. The area surrounding the falls has been transformed into a natural forest to cultivate farmlands with coffee plantations and various other spices. Abbey Falls is open for tourists on all days of the week from 9am to 5pm and the entry fee for it is just Rs.15 per person.
Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
Dudhsagar which means ocean of milk, literally looks exactly what the name stands for in the monsoon season. The best way to experience this out of this world beauty is by trekking. Castle Rock Railway Station is the closest one to begin the trek from. The 14 km trek takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete. Many tourists also take the train along the Madgaon-Belgaum railway route, to enjoy the picturesque view of the cascading waterfall.
Dhuandhar Falls, Madhya Pradesh
Dhuandhar Falls in Bhedaghat of Jabalpur district is one of the most famous tourist spots of Madhya Pradesh. Originating from the river Narmada, it flows across the soft marble rocks.
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