Karnataka, one of the tourist interest State in India including lots of tourist spots to visit, western Ghats Ranges creates many rivers and waterfalls. The Districts such as Chickmagalore, Uttar and Dakshina Kannada, Coorg, Shimoga, and some parts of Hassan are rich in natural diversity which assists to create waterfalls. Kuchikal Falls is the tallest waterfall in Karnataka as well as in India, jumps from the height of 455 meters located near Agumbe in Shimoga district.
| 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 |