Unchalli Falls, Yellapur, Karnataka India

Unchalli Falls of Karnataka is one of the most beautiful picturesque waterfalls in India. The Unchalli Falls is also known as Lushington Falls because it was discovered by JD Lushington, a district collector of the British Government. Unchalli Falls is a perfect spot for those who want to explore the nature's beauty. The waterfall is surrounded by natural vegetation from all sides to preserve its beauty.

Unchalli Falls at Karnataka is situated amidst the hilly ranges of Uttar Kannad which is just 5 kilometers away from the languorous crossroad called Heggarne. Unchalli Falls in Karnataka is 35 kilometers away from Siddapur. You can take up any local transport from that place to reach the exotic waterfalls.

Unchalli Falls of Karnataka are formed when the river Aghanashini falls from a height of 116 meters making a thundering noise. The sight of the waterfall is exquisite and you must visit it. Unchalli Falls of Karnataka is a delight for your eyes. The scene of the water cascading down the rocky mountains is highly exuberant and relieves you of all your physical and mental wear and tear.

Apart from the sightseeing at Unchalli Falls at Karnataka, you can also enjoy trekking in the woods situated 5 kilometers away from Heggarne village. The flora and fauna, cool breeze from the riverside, deep gorges add flavor to your fun and frolic at Unchalli Falls of Karnataka. 

Unchalli Falls (also called Lushington Falls) is perhaps one of India's most spectacular waterfalls. We were certainly impressed with this falls given its practically unchecked flow, its rather unusual shape (almost Vidfoss-like), and its dramatic scenery amongst the lush and remote forested hills of the Uttara Kannada District.

I guess depending on your mood and your experience, it can be argued that this waterfall is even more impressive than a compromised Jog Falls, and this thought may be reflected by the fact that sometimes this falls is referred to as Keppa Jog. We happened to come to this 116m falls at around midday, which seemed to be a perfect time for seeing a rainbow appearing in the waterfall's rising mist.

We almost nixed the idea of coming to Unchalli Falls because we had originally thought that accessing it required a hot and sweaty 5km or 3.1-mile (each way) trek through mostly thick jungle from the village of Heggarne (some 30km south-southwest of Sirsi). In fact, we still saw some misleading signage at a turnoff just north of the town of Siddapur saying the fall's access was barely 5km from that spot .