Gokak Falls
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The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six and a half kilometers away from Gokak town.
| Gokak Falls | |
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 Illuminated Gokak Falls | |
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| Location | Gokak |
| Coordinates | 16°11′30″N 74°46′35.4″E / 16.19167°N 74.776500°ECoordinates: 16°11′30″N 74°46′35.4″E / 16.19167°N 74.776500°E |
| Type | Ledge Waterfall |
| Total height | 52 metres (171 feet) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 52 metres (171 feet) |
| Average width | 177 metres (581 feet) |
| Watercourse | Ghataprabha River |
After a long winding course, the Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres (171 ft) over the sandstone 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).
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- Gokak Falls Official Government Website