A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf.
Following are the most beautiful and famous waterfalls in India
Vantawng Falls:
The highest point of the enchanting Vantawng Falls in the state of Mizoram lies at an elevation of 750 feet. The plunging waters of the Vantawng Falls are surrounded by the verdant growth of the lush green bamboo groves. Sight seeing in Mizoram remains incomplete without a visit to the Vantawng Falls.
The waterfall creates a seven storied cliff on its descent. The aesthetic beauty of the cliff with the plunging waterfall lures tourists who frequently visit the region. The Vantawng Falls in Mizoram is situated at a distance of 137 kilometers form the capital city of the state, Aizwal. The Vantawng Falls of Mizoram is well connected to the small town of Thenzawl that is placed at a distance of 5 kilometers. The spectacular scenic beauty caused by the waterfalls and the bamboo groves have mesmerizing effect on the tourists. The waters make a gurgling sound on the way down, splashing stray droplets of water on the face of the tourists who stand underneath to watch the descent of the Vantawng Falls.
Jog falls:
Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India,
Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in Asia after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft)in Meghalaya.
