India is a land shaped by rivers, mountains, and monsoons, a geography that has given rise to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Yet among all its states, one stands far ahead of the rest when it comes to sheer numbers: Karnataka. The state has over 500 waterfalls that measure over 10 metres in height. For travellers, this means one thing: Karnataka is undeniably India’s waterfall capital. Travelling through Karnataka, you will find that the state’s western edge is framed by the mighty Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biodiversity. Unlike many states where waterfalls are seasonal or clustered in pockets, Karnataka’s cascades are spread across multiple districts, mainly Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Coorg, Uttara Kann

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