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Waterfalls One Should Never Miss: Jog Falls

By Manoj

Wondering where to celebrate your special day with your loved one? Plannig a suprise trip for your family but not sure where to head? Monsoons dampening your holiday feel? Well then there is certainly somthing for all of you to look forward to. The one place to be this monsoon and enjoy the rains with your loved ones and family is at the grand site of the marvellous Jog Falls. Be awe-struck by its size and dazed by the beautiful view of the environment around it. Here is a small travel guide to help you plan this trip.

Waterfalls One Should Never Miss: Jog Falls

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Jog Falls also called Gerosoppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls of Meghalaya. Located in the Shimoga and North Karnataka border this waterfall is certainly a marvellous sight to see. It is created by the Sharavathi river and drops a distance of 830 ft.

The falls consists of four segments namely - Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column. Halfway down it is encountered by the Roarer, which rushes violently downwards at an angle of forty-five degrees to meet the Raja. The third fall, Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets, while the fourth, Rani, moves quietly over the mountain side in a sheet of foam.

The beauty of this view is enhanced by the lush green surroundings.There are several vantage points here from where one can witness the Falls. Getting down to the base of the falls and then climbing back can be a tough and tasking trek, and this is specially meant for the ones who like to stretch their muscles.

Best Time to Visit

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The Jog Falls are at their best during the monsoons as the volume of the water is at its maximum. If one is planning a trip here the apt time would be around mid of June to mid of September when the falls is well fed by the rain waters.

Nearby Attractions

Dabbe Falls

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Dabbe Falls, located in the vicinity of Hosagadde, is suggested to all tourists travelling to Shimoga. This waterfall is covered in the mountains and surrounded by natural beauty. It still remains untouched by most tourists, though the lucky few who get the opportunity to witness Dabbe Falls are mesmerised by the sight of water scaling into a narrow gorge.

Linganamakki Dam

Located 63 km from Jog Falls, Linganamakki Dam is a popular tourist spot in Sagara Taluk. A beautiful sight of forest-covered islands and hill slopes laden with greenery can be seen from this dam. The ideal time to visit it is during the monsoon season. Photography is strictly prohibited here.

How to Reach

The Mangalore Airport is the nearest airport to Jog Falls. Situated at a distance of about 215 km from Jog Falls, the airport connects to major cities in India. If one is planning to reach here by train then the Talaguppa Railway Station is the nearest rail junction to Jog Falls, situated at a distance of about 13 km. The Shimoga Railway Station, 100 km from Jog Falls, is the main junction connected to major cities of India, one can take a local train from here to Talaguppa Railway Station. The Jog Falls is also well connected by roads to nearby towns, such as Shimoga and Sagara. There are several direct buses operating from Bangalore to Jog Falls. If one is game enough for a long drive then it is a 6 and half hour drive from Bangalore to here.

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