| Kunchikal Falls | |
| Location: | Nidagodu village, near Masthikatte, Shimoga district, Karnataka |
| Coordinates: | 13.6947°N 75.0181°W |
| Type: | Tiered |
| Height: | 1493 ft (455m) |
| Number Drops: | 4 |
| Watercourse: | Varahi River |
Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in India located in the Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of Karnataka state.[1] [2] Kunchikal Falls cascades down rocky boulders and the total height of the falls is 455 meters (1,493 feet), according to the World Waterfall Database.[3] Kunchikal Falls is formed by the Varahi river.
After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte[4] and an underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to the falls has greatly reduced and is visible only during the rainy season (July-Sept). As the falls are within a restricted area, a gate pass is required to visit. The nearest airport is at Mangalore, situated 1380NaN0 from Kunchikal Falls.[5]