13. Barkana Falls, Karnataka

Barkana waterfalls was once restricted to the forest department as there was Naxal activity in that area. Barkana is one of the top ten highest waterfalls in India, 850 feet in height. Barkana Falls is a product of the Seeta river which is also the source of a hydro electricity project. Visiting Barkana during the rainy season is risky as leeches are in abundance here and the trekking route gets slippery.

Off-road bikes can also be used to reach the waterfalls. Barkana waterfalls is 7 km from the village of Agumbe.

15. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya

Located near Cherrapunji, the wettest place on Earth, this hauntingly beautiful waterfall, cascading down from the top of the gorge to the mystic deep green pool below, reminds one of the tragic legend associated with it. A grief stricken mother plunged to her death, unable to overcome her sorrow over the murder of her daughter by her husband.

It is the tallest plunge waterfall in India at a height of 1115 feet (340 metres). Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a comparatively small plateau and decrease in power during the dry season in December-February. Below the falls is a plunge pool with unusual green colored water.

17. Barehipani Falls, Orissa

Barehipani is India's second highest and Orissa's highest waterfall. The height of the waterfall is 1309 ft. The source of the waterfall is the Budhabalanga River that flows over the mountain. It is a two-tier waterfall, which means the water falls in two sections. The best time to visit is between October and June.

The forest lodge situated on the opposite bank is a wonderful place for viewing wildlife. There are elephants, tigers, gaurs, deer and a great variety of birds.