Uttara Kannada , also known as North Canara
or North Kanara,
is a district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. It is bordered by the
state of Goa
and Belgaum
District to the north, Dharwad
District and Haveri
District to the east, Shimoga
District and Udupi
District to the south and the Arabian Sea to the west. The town of Karwar
is the administrative headquarters of the district. This is also known as “ District of Water falls”. It is heaven for tourists. This
district has Coastal areas, Malenadu and Bayaluseeme.
Uttara Kannada District which is not much spoiled
yet by commercialization. The District retains its natural beauty to a great
extent. The district is having many spots of natural beauty spots in the form
of rivers, waterfalls, mountains and beaches.
The
Uttara Kannada district is at the North West end of Karnataka State having its
share of the natural wonders. Let us have a look at some of the waterfalls,
which are not yet known widely by people, of Uttara Kannada District of the
Karnataka State in India. The Uttara Kannada district has its share of the
nature's bounty in the form of pristine forests, mountains, beaches, rivers and
waterfalls. This district may perhaps have the largest number of waterfalls
comparing to other districts. Some of the waterfalls are well known and
extensively visited by the tourists. There are also many which are not in the
beaten track of the usual tourists haunts. Some of them are very tough to
approach and requires the stamina and patience.
In Monsoon season visit to water falls of Uttara Kannada and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Note: Don't throw the plastics, bottles, waste materials in the forest and tourist places. Keep the environment clean and calm. Don't spoil the beauty of nature.
List of Water
Falls in Uttara Kannada District:
- Apsarakonda Falls
- Arabile Falls
- Benne-Hole Falls
- Burude Falls
- Devakara (Vajramala) Falls
- Hasehalla (Matthi-Ghatta) Falls
- Jog Falls (Uttara Kannada-Shivamogga District)
- Kumbaal Falls
- Lalguli Falls
- Magod Falls
- Majjige-Hole Falls
- Muregar Falls
- Negar Falls
- Sathoddi Falls
- Shirley Falls
- Shivaganga Falls
- Tumbragodu Falls (Rainy Season only)
- Unchalli Falls
- Vibhoothi Falls
- Watehalla Falls
Photo Gallery:
Apsarakonda Falls
Arabile Falls
Benne-Hole Falls
Burude Falls
Devakara (Vajramala) Falls
Hasehalla (Matthi-Ghatta) Falls
Jog Falls
Kumbaal Falls
Lalguli Falls
Magod Falls
Muregar Falls
Sathoddi Falls
Shirley Falls
Shivaganga Falls
Tumbragodu Falls
Unchalli Falls
Vibhoothi Falls
Categories:
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Uttara Kannada,
water Falls