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
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 ruggedvalley, 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). Duringrainy 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).
The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres (580 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.
Gokak gets its name due to the Goki trees found in abundance in these areas.
Electricity was generated here for the first time in the country in 1887. The generating stationcan be reached on the ropeway. Recommended only for the extra courageous! A walk down either bank of the rocky gorge rewards you with ancient Chalukyan monuments waiting to be explored.
July to September is the best season to visit the place.
How to Reach:
Nearest Railway Station: Gokak Road, Ghataprabha and Belgaum
Nearest Airport: Belgaum and Hubli airport
By Road: From Bangalore 570 km (Bangalore-Hubli-Gokak
Nearby places: Belgaum Fort, Kittur
Also See:
10 kms from Gokak falls there is a village named Godachinamalki a trek of 2 Kms from here takes you to a beautiful falls the stream flows in a slow rhythm until the first drop of about 70 Ft as one treks to the spot, one comes across a long line of tiny falls that add up to make the big jump. The area being a rocky bed facilitates the creation of numerous lovely cascades to give the look of a royal bath in a palace complex.
The main falls dips again a little further by another 50 Ft before joining the Ghataprabha. This is truly rejuvenating falls, unspoilt and devoid of noisy crowds.
