A recent survey lists the top 7 waterfalls from across the country to re-energize you with sights and sounds of breathtaking cascades. 

In feng shui it is believed that water fountains are a source of positive energy, beneficial for relaxation and even have the power to calm the disturbed mind. Waterfalls are nature’s water fountains of scale, exercising the same power on our mind and body. 

Getting to waterfalls is not usually an easy journey and often a lot of effort needs to be made to reach them, taking you off the beaten path and away from the stress of city life. The pure air,  the therapeutic sound of water  and the mesmerizing  sight of  the falls  helps revive the senses making it a great getaway option with family, friends or even alone! In these destinations, travellers can experience the beauty of diverse landscapes from mountains, hill forests, valleys, to coastal cliffs and even a national park!  

• Shivasamudram Falls (Mandya, Karnataka, India, Height: 322 ft): If you have been looking for a quick getaway near Bangalore or Mysore, hop on to your bike now and head for Shivasamudram Falls. Surrounded by hill forests of the Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary, the place is a visual treat.

• Athirappally Falls (Thrissur, Kerala, Height: 82ft): Mani Ratnam chose this enchanting waterfall to shoot parts of Raavan starring Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.  If you wish to see huge mountains, deep valleys, dense greenery and a beautiful waterfall – all in their full glory, visit Athirapally during monsoon.

• Dhuandhar Falls (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Height: 98 ft): Only 16 kms away from Jabalpur city, Dhuandar Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in central India. The picturesque beauty of this place has been beautifully captured in Shahrukh Khan’s movie Asoka. Visit this place right after monsoons, preferably during Shivratri when the white rocks appear silver in the moonlight. Don’t miss the boat ride if you wish to access beautiful places that cannot be visited by foot. Pick up beautiful souvenirs from road side shops that sell marble sculptures, paintings and customized gift items. 

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