Jog Falls

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Jog Falls, created by the River Sharavathi, is the highest waterfalls in India and is situated in the Shimoga district, of Karnataka. It is 30 km from Sagara and situated in a pristine and scenic location. The falls are also known as Gerusoppe Falls or Jogada Falls. As the river plunges 292 m down, it separates into four distinct waterfalls popularly named Raja, Rocket, Rani and Roarer. During the monsoons, the falls are hidden behind a thin veil of mist, surrounded by lush green vegetation, giving the place a mystical atmosphere.

Places Of Interest

The main place of interest as the name itself suggests is the "Jog falls". The Sharavati river crashes nine-hundred feet down in four main falls. The highest is the Raja (King) fall which falls 250 m below forming a 40 m deep pool. Next to it is the Roarer, while a short distance to the south is the Rocket, named so aptly because it spurts great shafts of water out in the air. In contrast the Rani (Queen) flows over the rocks gracefully.

There is dampness everywhere and the vegetation becomes bright green with water drops dripping from the trees.It is best to visit these falls at the start of the cool season just after the monsoon rains have finished to see the falls in there most magnificent and spectacular form.


Jog Falls in Karnataka is a major tourist attraction of South India and visited by tourists all throughout the year. So, this place is well linked via proper roadways and railways.

The nearest town to Jog falls is Sagar which is well connected with bus and trains and the nearest railhead is Shimoga, 113 kms away. Regular buses leave for Jog Falls.

If you are on road, you have to travel on the national highway for about 7 to 8 hours to reach Jog falls. The direction is to take a left turn to NH 206 in Tumkur Road on NH 4 from Bangalore will take you to Jog Falls.

The closest Airport to the Jog Falls in Mangalore, about 180 km away.
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