Varapoha Falls, Belgaum, Karnataka

Varapoha Falls is situated in the Belgaum District of Karnataka, India in the hilly surroundings of the Jamboti forest. This fall is on the Mandovi river, the water of the river falls from a height of about 150 feets. It is one of the few less known & most spectacular fall of the Western Ghats, which is still unspoiled and not choked. The fall is a must see destination for any person who loves nature.
Varapoha Falls is on the Mandovi River in the hilly surroundings of the Jamboti forest in the Belgaum District of Karnataka, India

From Jamboti, travel four kilometers beyond Chapoli and cross the Mandovi River twice (as there is a small hill in between) and proceed to an elevated flat hillock. Here the Mandovi River winds and then takes a jump down from a height of about 60 meters. The falls are located 60 km from Belgaum town.

Jamboti is located 20 km south-west of Belgaum and 18 km west of Khanapur in the Belgaum District of Karnataka. Jamboti is primarily well-known because the Mandovi River, which is the longest river in Goa, has its origin in the Jamboti hills. As for the surroundings, dense hilltop forests bound the area.
Jamboti is a must for walkers and is a major source of interest and significance for botanists, photographers and people who love going on picnics.

A place worth visiting in Jamboti is the Vajrapoha Falls nestled amidst the green canopy of the Western Ghats. Situated in the course of enchanting hills and the Jamboti forests, the Vajrapoha Falls is one of the few less known & most spectacular fall of the Western Ghats, which is still unspoiled and not choked. Following the swift flowing river Mahadayi in deep forests, the River Mahadayi is joined by two other streams Marcidha nala and Pannera nala in creating this magnificent waterfall, which later known by the name "Mandovi" in Goa. The river, cascading down a height of over 150 ft to a gorge below, is a spectacular vision, one not worth missing out on! If you are in luck, you'll spot a pied hornbill or a huli salinga (brother of the venomous tarantula). The fall is a must see destination for any enthusiastic and ardent nature lover!