Gokak Falls

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Gokak Falls
Illuminated Gokak Falls
Location	Gokak
Coordinates	16°11′30″N 74°46′35.4″E / 16.19167°N 74.776500°E / 16.19167; 74.776500
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

The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six and a half kilometers away from Gokak town.

About Gokak Water Falls[edit]

After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres (171 ft) over the sandstone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley, resembling Niagara Falls on a smaller scale. The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). It also has a hanging bridge which is an attraction for people visiting Gokak.

Nearby Cities[edit]

• Belagavi
• Sangli

Nearby Rail Stations[edit]

• Ghataprabha railway station
• Belagavi railway station
• Gokak Road railway station
• Sangli railway station

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Gokak Falls Official Government Website

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