Jog Falls-Second Highest Waterfall of India

Location: Sagara, Shivamogga

Type: Segmented

Total Height: 253 meters

Drop NO.s: 1

Water Course: Sharavati River

Flow Rate: cu ft/s

This Falls is the second highest falls of India after Nohkalikai Falls with the drop of about 335 m and located in Meghalaya. Department for tourists has arranged various facilities and made steps from point of view for falls back to the bottom of the hill where you can enjoy the amazing view of falls o the opposite side. These steps are about 1400 to reach at the bottom of the hill. Jog Falls is consisted of following segments;  Raja  Roarer  Rocket  Rani Amazing falls is surrounded by evergreen dense forests and is the evidence of supernature and a treat to eyes. The magnificence and unsurpassed beauty of the waterfalls is enriched for tourists and walking down to the bottom of the hill to feel the depth of the nature and explore the beauty.

Source Of Water For The Jog Falls:

Sharavathi, river in south India which rises at Ambutirtha which is next to Nonabur and takes northwesterly course by Fatte petta and right below Pattaguppe and Yenne Hole on the left which is above Barangi. Then it bends to the west and after 29 kilometers discharge into sea in Uttara Kannada. Sharavati after flowing over 250 yards it reaches chasm and then water enters into the distant falls. Best time to visit: Best time to visit Jog is from January to December. In April, average temperature is 38 degree and lowest is 28 degree. Joga Falls have savanna climate .

Directions to go to Jog Falls:

By Air:

 Hubli Airport: 133 kilometers from Jog falls  Mangalore Airport: 243 km from Jog falls

By Train:

 Shimoga railway station: 101 km and trains from other stations like Chennai, Vasco and Mysore at the station and after station one can hire a cab or taxi.

By Road:

Jog Falls is well connected to many other cities of the country by good networked roads.  372 kilometers from Bangalore.  Situated on Highway 206.  308 km from Tumkur.  345 km from Bellary . One can hire a taxi or cab from there to reach at the destination.

Accomodation and Food in Jog Falls:

Here is list of some hotels in Jog falls for accomodation with their reviews:

 GundiMane Home Stay: 4.1/ 5  Shivani Hotel: 3.8/ 5  KSTDC Mayura Gerusoppa: 3.3/ 5  Sharavathi Adventure Camp: 4/ 5  Hallkere Homes: 4.6/ 5

Following is the list of best restaurants in Fog falls.

 Shree Mahalaxmi: Bazar Road, Honnavar.  Namaste Café: Beach Road, Gokarna  Ganga Café: Kudle Road,Gokarna  Pai Restaurant: Gokarna Kudle road, Gokarna.  Prema Restaurant: Gokarna Beach Road, Dandebagh, Gokarna

Petrol Stations Near Jog Falls:

♦ INDIANOIL PETROL PUMP Talaguppa, Karnataka, India. ♦ Durga Bike Point Keremane, Karnataka, India. ♦ Tawady Petrol Pump Siddapur, Karnataka, India. ♦ Indian Oil Servo Petrol Pump Siddapur, Karnataka, India. ♦ Raghava Fuels Tumari, Karnataka, India.

Places to see in Jog Falls:

Jog Falls:

Drop height is 253 m and one of the worlds mos majestic falls and major tourist attraction.

Water Sports in Jog Falls:

from one hour drive from jog falls, a modern settlement is present near river Sharavathi. This sight is also known as Golden Lake and best place for river rafting and kayaking but only allowed with a guide but you can also enjoy boat rides too.

Singadur:

is a small village near Sagara, Karnataka, India. The village is surrounded by back waters od Dam Linganamaki and place is usually known as Sigandooru and famous for its famous Shri Chowdeshwari Temple. This temple is a must visit placeand surrounded by lush green and Linganamakki dam. It is also common holy practice for tourists to take bathein river Sharavathi during the annual festivel which held in january. Boardof Shri Deviya Rakshane Ide is a significant item placed in a home, will also provide pure protection of buildings, land and gardens as well as people themselves.

Thyvare Koppa Lion and Tiger Reserve:

This location lies within Shittihali Sanctuary and near the Tunga Anicut Dam and speciality about the place is the rare kind of lions and tigers. In addition, unique species of beers and deers were also there.

Tunga Anicut Dam:

Lush green paddy fields introduces a popular picnic place near Jog Falls. Here you can also fing Jungles around the dam.

Kanoor Fort:

Located in Shimoga district and also known as Keladi Kote and named after the dynasty which ruled this place.

8Unchalli Falls:

Also known as Unchalli Falls and is created by 116 meters in Aghanashini river.

Shopping in Jog Falls:

Many options for shopping are there arounng Jog Falls. Tourists can chance upon local shops and shacks around most popular tourists places.

Linganmakki Dam:

It is just aroung Jog Falls and is home to wide views of areas. It is indeed a enjoyable place to visit while you are at the Jog Falls.