Jog Falls is the 2nd-highest plunge waterfall in India,In Sagara, Shimoga dist.of Karnataka.
It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.
The most thrilling spectacle in the entire western region of Karnataka are the world famous Jog Falls.
It is located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border.
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft) .Sharavati, a river which rises at Ambutirtha, near Nonabar, in the Thirthahalli taluk and takes the north-westerly course by Fatte petta, receives the Haridravati on the right below Pattaguppe and the Yenne Hole on the left above Barangi.
On arriving at the frontier it bends to the west, and precipitating itself down the Falls of Gersoppa and passing that village (properly Geru-Sappe), which is really some 29 KM distant, discharges into the sea at Honnavar in North Karnataka.
The Sharavati, flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, here reaches a tremendous chasm, 290 m (960 ft) in depth, and the water comes down in four distinct falls. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column sheer to the depth of 830 ft (250 m). Half-way down it is encountered by the Roarer, another fall, which precipitates itself into a vast cup and then rushes violently downwards at an angle of forty-five degrees to meet the Raja. A third fall, the Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets; while the fourth, the Rani, moves quietly over the mountain side in a sheet of foam.
The Tourism Department has built steps from the view point till the bottom of the hill where the waterfall can be seen at the opposite side. There are approximately 1500 steps built to reach the bottom of the hill.
Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi. The power station has been operational since 1948, and is of 120 MW capacity, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in India at that time and a small source of electric power for Karnataka now. The power station was previously named Krishna Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time.
The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, due to the ideas of Sir M. Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam is being used for power generation.
The wondrous sight is that of river Sharavathi taking a spectacular leap into the chasm from a height of 900 ft. . The river Sharavathi hurtles in 4 distinct cascades. The first of these falls is known as the 'Raja' - the grandest, an unbroken sheet of water, the Raja plunges into the vapor shrouded poll 900 ft. below. A few 100 ft. way down, with a thunderous gush, Raja is joined by 'Roarer'. Leaping down with great speed in a series of cascades in the 'Rocket'. And gliding away in a feminine grace ,'Rani'. The effect is greatly heightened by the wild and beautiful region around which is covered with a wealth of luxuriant vegetation.
The steps cut into rocks will lead you to the very depths of the fall and shower you with vaporous spray that bounces off these rocks.
How To Go:-
1. Belgaum To Jog Falls
2. Banglore To Jog Falls
The nearest airport to Jog falls is Hubli airport at a distance of 133 KM from Jog falls. We can take taxis to reach Jog falls from Hubli airport.
Hubli Airport (HBX): 130 km
Bengaluru International Airport (BLR): 340 km
Mangalore International Airport (India) (IXE): 200 km
Goa Airport (GOI): 246 km
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): 650 km
Jog Falls is well connected through Shimoga railway station & Shimoga is connected by train with Bangalore.
Talaguppa and Sagara (SRF):Sagar 30 km Honnavar(68km) which is in Mangalore-Mumbai Konkan Railway route.
Jog Falls is well connected by the good network roads. Jog falls is at a distance of 372 KM from Bangalore. There are number of government & private buses ply between Shivamogga and Jog Falls.
Jog falls are situated on the national highway 206. This highway connects Tumkur (308km) and Bellary (345km). One can take buses or taxis from Bangalore and nearby cities.
Goa to Jog Falls :5 hours 7 min :235 km
Bangalore to Jog Falls:6 hours 28 min :378 km
Pune to Jog Falls :9 hours 3 min :595 km
Best Season to visit:- The months from June to December are the best time to visit Jog falls.
Events :-
Ganesha Festival: Ganesha festival is one of the important festivals in Jog falls. This festival is peculiar of Sirsi, where a huge idol of Lord Ganesha made of black marble is worshipped each year.
Shivaratri Festival: Shivaratri festival each year witnesses hoards of devotees visiting Sahasra Linga. It is situated along the sides of Shalmala River. The place has more than hundred stones with Shivalinga engraved on them.
Where To Stay:-
There are variety of options are available for staying near Jog falls. One can choose from a range of places for accommodation such as budget and economy hotels, as well as mid range and luxury hotels. One can easily obtain bookings online for places of accommodation near Jog Falls in Shimoga district.
One can also find accommodations in government owned tourist bungalows and bungalows of the state forest department. Bookings in these places can be obtained at affordable prices.
Govt Guest House Details :-
1.KSTDC Mayura Gerusoppa (Govt.Approved)
Location: Mayura Gerusoppa, Jog Falls, Shimoga Dist,
Pin - 577435
Phone :08186-244732
2.Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd Hotel
Location:The Manager ,K.S.T.D.C.Ltd , Jog Falls,Sagar Taluk
Phone : 08186-244732
3.Karnataka Power corporation Guest Hose
Location:The Executive Engineer, K.P.C, Jog Falls , Sagar Phone : 08186-244742
The More Hotel Details in Shimoga Dist.
It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.
The most thrilling spectacle in the entire western region of Karnataka are the world famous Jog Falls.
It is located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border.
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| View @ Early In the Morning |
On arriving at the frontier it bends to the west, and precipitating itself down the Falls of Gersoppa and passing that village (properly Geru-Sappe), which is really some 29 KM distant, discharges into the sea at Honnavar in North Karnataka.
The Sharavati, flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, here reaches a tremendous chasm, 290 m (960 ft) in depth, and the water comes down in four distinct falls. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column sheer to the depth of 830 ft (250 m). Half-way down it is encountered by the Roarer, another fall, which precipitates itself into a vast cup and then rushes violently downwards at an angle of forty-five degrees to meet the Raja. A third fall, the Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets; while the fourth, the Rani, moves quietly over the mountain side in a sheet of foam.
The Tourism Department has built steps from the view point till the bottom of the hill where the waterfall can be seen at the opposite side. There are approximately 1500 steps built to reach the bottom of the hill.
Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi. The power station has been operational since 1948, and is of 120 MW capacity, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in India at that time and a small source of electric power for Karnataka now. The power station was previously named Krishna Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time.
The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, due to the ideas of Sir M. Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam is being used for power generation.
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| Dam View |
The wondrous sight is that of river Sharavathi taking a spectacular leap into the chasm from a height of 900 ft. . The river Sharavathi hurtles in 4 distinct cascades. The first of these falls is known as the 'Raja' - the grandest, an unbroken sheet of water, the Raja plunges into the vapor shrouded poll 900 ft. below. A few 100 ft. way down, with a thunderous gush, Raja is joined by 'Roarer'. Leaping down with great speed in a series of cascades in the 'Rocket'. And gliding away in a feminine grace ,'Rani'. The effect is greatly heightened by the wild and beautiful region around which is covered with a wealth of luxuriant vegetation.
The steps cut into rocks will lead you to the very depths of the fall and shower you with vaporous spray that bounces off these rocks.
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| Outer Side |
How To Go:-
1. Belgaum To Jog Falls
2. Banglore To Jog Falls
The nearest airport to Jog falls is Hubli airport at a distance of 133 KM from Jog falls. We can take taxis to reach Jog falls from Hubli airport.
Hubli Airport (HBX): 130 km
Bengaluru International Airport (BLR): 340 km
Mangalore International Airport (India) (IXE): 200 km
Goa Airport (GOI): 246 km
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): 650 km
Jog Falls is well connected through Shimoga railway station & Shimoga is connected by train with Bangalore.
Talaguppa and Sagara (SRF):Sagar 30 km Honnavar(68km) which is in Mangalore-Mumbai Konkan Railway route.
Jog Falls is well connected by the good network roads. Jog falls is at a distance of 372 KM from Bangalore. There are number of government & private buses ply between Shivamogga and Jog Falls.
Jog falls are situated on the national highway 206. This highway connects Tumkur (308km) and Bellary (345km). One can take buses or taxis from Bangalore and nearby cities.
Goa to Jog Falls :5 hours 7 min :235 km
Bangalore to Jog Falls:6 hours 28 min :378 km
Pune to Jog Falls :9 hours 3 min :595 km
Best Season to visit:- The months from June to December are the best time to visit Jog falls.
Events :-
Ganesha Festival: Ganesha festival is one of the important festivals in Jog falls. This festival is peculiar of Sirsi, where a huge idol of Lord Ganesha made of black marble is worshipped each year.
Shivaratri Festival: Shivaratri festival each year witnesses hoards of devotees visiting Sahasra Linga. It is situated along the sides of Shalmala River. The place has more than hundred stones with Shivalinga engraved on them.
Where To Stay:-
There are variety of options are available for staying near Jog falls. One can choose from a range of places for accommodation such as budget and economy hotels, as well as mid range and luxury hotels. One can easily obtain bookings online for places of accommodation near Jog Falls in Shimoga district.
One can also find accommodations in government owned tourist bungalows and bungalows of the state forest department. Bookings in these places can be obtained at affordable prices.
Govt Guest House Details :-
1.KSTDC Mayura Gerusoppa (Govt.Approved)
Location: Mayura Gerusoppa, Jog Falls, Shimoga Dist,
Pin - 577435
Phone :08186-244732
2.Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd Hotel
Location:The Manager ,K.S.T.D.C.Ltd , Jog Falls,Sagar Taluk
Phone : 08186-244732
3.Karnataka Power corporation Guest Hose
Location:The Executive Engineer, K.P.C, Jog Falls , Sagar Phone : 08186-244742
The More Hotel Details in Shimoga Dist.
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