GOKAK FALLS
AT
BELGAUM
Gokak Falls is one of the famous attractions around Belgaum of Karnataka State Of India. It is at a distance of 60 Kms from Belagavi and 10kms from Gokak town. Located right on the main road is a celebrated tourist centre in the district.
This falls has a height of about 170 feet. Gokak Falls is a waterfall known for its beauty. The river Ghataprapha after winding a course of a long route takes a leap of 52 meters, over a rocky bed 170 feet down. The falls is famous for its spread and shape. The rugged valley and the picturesque is what inspires poetry.
The dull roar of the falls can be heard much before you reach it. "Except in width and colour of the water, the general features of the fall, its height, shape and rapidity above are much like those of Niagara".
The falls are horse-shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres. June to September is the best season to visit Gokak as it bees in full bloom. Electricity was generated here for the first time in the country in 1887.
This generating station can be reached on the rope way.Excluding its width and colour, the general features of the waterfall like its height, shape and speed are quite similar to the Niagara falls.
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).
By Air
Bangalore airportBangalore about 500 km is away is the major airport close to Belgaum.
By Train
Nearest Railway station is Belgaum
By Bus
Belgaum is well connected by road to most places in south and west India. Belgaum is connected by road to Bangalore (502 km), Saundatti (70 km) and Halshi (36 km).
