The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River
in Belgaum district of Karnataka, India.
- The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak.
- One interesting feature of this place is the monuments from the Chalukya era that are found on either bank of the rocky gorge.
- Another attraction of this place is the very old river-front temple dedicated to Lord Mahalingeshwara, built in the Later Chalukyan style of architecture.
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| Gokak Falls |
- After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres (171 ft) over the sand-stone 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).
- During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance.
- There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres (659 ft). Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres (46 ft).
- There is an old electricity generation station and electricity was generated here for the first time in 1887.
Belgaum - Domestic Airport
Pune - International Airport
Bangalore - International Airport
Nearest Railway stations
Gokak-Road Railway station
Ghataprabha railway station
Belgaum railway station
Sangli railway station
( The best option to reach Gokak Water Falls is by taking a Train.)