Waterfalls of Asia

Rankings are uncertain because many Himalayan and Chinese falls have never been properly measured. In our index the tallest are in India: Kunchikal Falls (about 455 m in total) and Nohkalikai Falls (340 m), the country's tallest single plunge.

The best known are Ban Gioc-Detian Falls (Vietnam), Tumpak Sewu (Indonesia), Jog Falls (India), Kuang Si Falls (Laos), Erawan Falls (Thailand) and Nachi Falls (Japan). Our index covers 316 waterfalls in Asia; every one has a page with activities, seasons and how to get there.

Across the waterfalls we cover, the most are at their best September to November. Many are easy day trips from a regional city, and many are swimming spots. Access roads and trails can become difficult or close at the height of the rains, so the best months are often just after the monsoon, when there is still plenty of water.