Gokak Falls
Waterfall in Karnataka, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is 6.5 kilometers away from Gokak town.
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Gokak Falls | |
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Illuminated Gokak Falls | |
Location | Gokak |
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Type | Ledge Waterfall |
Total height | 52 metres (171 feet) |
Number of drops | 1 |
Longest drop | 52 metres (171 feet) |
Average width | 177 metres (581 feet) |
Watercourse | Ghataprabha River |
About Gokak Water Falls
After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river falls 52 metres (171 ft) over the sandstone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley. At the crest, the horseshoe-shaped waterfall has a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). It also has a hanging bridge which is an attraction for people visiting Gokak.
Nearby Cities
Nearby Rail Stations
- Ghataprabha railway station
- Belagavi railway station
- Gokak Road railway station
- Sangli railway station
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