India, Nov. 30 -- India's landscape is dotted with waterfalls that pull in crowds every season. Some sit deep inside forest belts, others close to busy towns, but each is majestic in its own way - turning ordinary slopes into large viewing points. Here's a look at seven well-known waterfalls across the country, spread through different regions and visitor circuits.

Located in the Mandya district, Shivanasamudra splits into two main sections, east and west. The drops cut through rocky surfaces inside the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, where the forest cover adds to the scale of the place. It is one of the bigger falls in India and stays crowded during monsoon weekends.

Dudhsagar sits on the Mandovi River and is among the tallest falls in th...