Karnataka is a tourist-friendly state in India with several tourist attractions. The western Ghats Ranges create numerous rivers and waterfalls. Chikmagalur, Uttar and Dakshina Kannada, Coorg, Shimoga, and certain areas of Hassan are rich in natural variety, which contributes to the formation of waterfalls. Kuchikal Falls, located near Agumbe in Shimoga district, is the highest waterfall in Karnataka and India, leaping from a height of 455 meters.
| Rank | Name of Waterfalls | Height | Location | Type | Watersource |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunchikal Falls | 1,493 ft (455 m) | Agumbe, Shimoga District | Tiered | Varahi River |
| 2 | Barkana Falls | 850 ft (260 m) | Agumbe, Shimoga District | Tiered | Sita River |
| 3 | Jog Falls | 829 ft (253 m) | Sagar, Shimoga District | Cataract, Segmented | Sharavathi River |
| 4 | Magod Falls | 650 ft (200 m) | Yellapur, Uttar Kannada | Tiered | River Bedti |
| 5 | Belkal theertha | 600 ft (180 m) | Kollur, Udupi and Shimoga | Tiered | |
| 6 | Hebbe Falls | 551 ft (168 m) | Kemmanagundi, Chikmagalur | Tiered | |
| 7 | Kalhatti Falls | 403 ft (123 m) | Kemmanagundi, Chikmagalur | Tiered | |
| 8 | Koosalli Falls | 380 ft (120 m) | Udupi | Tiered | |
| 9 | Unchalli Falls or Keppa Falls | 380 ft (120 m) | Siddapur Taluk, Uttara Kannada District | Aghanashini | |
| 10 | Shivanasamudra Falls | 320 ft (98 m) | Shivanasamudra, Mandya District | Segmented | Kaveri River |