Kapil Dhara falls in Madhya Pradesh

Kapil Dhara falls (31 m, Son river, Anuppur)

Famous for their rock formations, Raneh Falls on the Ken River is around 20 km from the historic town of Khajuraho. The main attraction is a 5 km long, 100 ft deep canyon of crystalline granite in varying shades of color ranging from pink and red to grey. Surrounded by pristine forests, a series of seasonal waterfalls makes it an ideal spot for nature lovers.

These 30m-high waterfalls, 18km from Khajuraho, tumble as a churning mass over black and red rocks. The ticket office is 2km before the falls so if you don't want to pay the high fees for vehicle entry be prepared for a bit of a walk. When you get to the falls there are boats for hire (from Rs. 50) and it's possible to view gharials - a critically endangered species of crocodile - at nearby Ken Gharial Sanctuary. The road is signposted if you fancy cycling from Khajuraho, or else its Rs. 300/400 return in an autorickshaw/taxi.

One of the most exotic waterfalls from the state forms a canyon 5000 m long and 30 m deep made of pure crystalline granite in varying shades of colors. There is a series of waterfalls in the canyon some of which run throughout the year and merge together in the monsoon. The Ken Gharial wildlife sanctuary is located down the fall where the Ken meets the Khudar river.

Though the above completes the top ten from the state there is another waterfall which is quite popular among tourists and definitely deserves a special mention. It is a beauty to behold and often called the Niagara of Narmada.