Here are the Top 8 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in India to visit during the monsoon season 🌧️💦 — when they’re at their most majestic and full-flowing:
1. 🌿 Dudhsagar Falls – Goa/Karnataka
- Resembles a sea of milk pouring down.
- Best seen during July–September with lush greenery and heavy flow.
- Located on the Mandovi River near the Goa–Karnataka border.
2. 🌈 Jog Falls – Karnataka
- One of India’s tallest waterfalls (830 ft), split into four cascades.
- Truly breathtaking in monsoon when the Sharavathi River is at full force.
- Located in Shimoga district.
3. 🏞️ Nohkalikai Falls – Meghalaya
- India’s tallest plunge waterfall (1,115 ft).
- Surreal sight during monsoons, surrounded by misty cliffs and dense forest.
- Near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth.
4. 🍃 Athirappilly Falls – Kerala
- Often called the “Niagara of India”.
- Gushes powerfully during monsoon and surrounded by rich greenery.
- Located on the Chalakudy River in Thrissur district.
5. 🌄 Bhimlat Falls – Rajasthan
- A rare seasonal waterfall in the desert state.
- Comes alive only during monsoons, falling from 60 m into a deep blue pool.
- Located near Bundi.
6. 🐘 Elephant Falls – Meghalaya
- Multi-tiered fall near Shillong, accessible and very scenic.
- Gets a vibrant, roaring charm during July–August.
- Surrounded by dense forests and moss-covered rocks.
7. 🌾 Chitrakote Falls – Chhattisgarh
- Known as the “Niagara of India” for its wide U-shape.
- Magnificent during monsoon with red-toned water from silt.
- Located on the Indravati River in Bastar district.
8. 🪷 Hogenakkal Falls – Tamil Nadu
- Also called the “Smoking Rocks” due to mist from the heavy falls.
- Gushes dramatically in monsoon on the Kaveri River.
- Famous for coracle boat rides (may be restricted in peak rains).
