Jog Falls

The spectacular Jog falls, nestled in the Western Ghats, near Honnemardu are magnificent, set in the backdrop of wild surroundings. It has many alternative names like Gersoppa falls, Gerusoppe falls, and Jogada Gundi.

Nature here has not been spoiled for the tourism facilities. The Sharavati river crash down to nearly nine hundred feet forming four main springs named king, queen, roarer and rocket. During the monsoon season or just after the rains, mist surrounded falls offer a superb view.

a walk to the bottom of the falls for the hearty and hale is suggested and one can take a nice bath in the pool created below the falls, during the hot season. Taking bath would be impracticable during the monsoons as the flow in the falls increase tremendously and the mist covers here. A really wonderful view for any visitor not to miss out

The most thrilling spectacle in the entire western region of Karnataka are the world famous Jog Falls. Location - It is situated on the borders of Shimoga and North Kanara, 100 Kms from Shimoga city. The wondrous sight is that of river Sharavathi taking a spectacular leap into the chasm from a height of 900 feet to from the highest waterfalls in India. 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 vapour-shrouded pool 900 feet below. A few 100 feet way down, with a thunderous gush, 'Roarer' joins Raja. 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.

Around Jog - There is also the splendid view of the Linganamakki dam, which is 1819 feet above sea level built across the river Sharavathi. This dam is the main feeder reservoir of the Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric project in Shimoga.

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Accessibility

The place is well connected by rail and road from Shimoga city and number of government & private buses ply between Shimoga and Jog Falls.

Accommodation

Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa (KSTDC)
Jogfalls
Phone - 08186-344732
PWD Inspection Bungalow
Phone - 08186-344333