The Barkana Falls, formed by Seetha River, is a waterfall located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka, India and the water falls is among the ten highest waterfalls in India.[1] This water fall region is filled with water only during rainy season.
Barkana Falls | |
---|---|
Location | Agumbe, Shimoga District, Karnataka |
Type | Tiered |
Total height | 259 metres (850 ft) |
Watercourse | Seetha River |
World height ranking | 353 |
The falls
editBarkana Falls is located at a distance of 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Agumbe and has a height of about 500 feet and the area is surrounded by a thick forest of Western Ghats.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2007.
- ^ "Astounding Agumbe". Deccan Herald. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
External links
edit