Jog Falls - Shimoga

Jog Falls ,created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. Jog is situated 30 kilometres away from Sagara,(Shimoga Dist)

River Sharavathi splits up into four different tracks which are named in accordance with their perceived trajectories. Going from left to right,the names and the reasons for naming are:
Raja (King): Named so because of its apparently 'dignified' and 'serene' fall.
Roarer: This stream appears out of a mass of rocks, making a tremendous amount of noise.
Rocket: Consists of a large volume of water streaming out of a small opening at a very high speed.
Rani (Queen): also called Lady: The stream has a winding, twisting trajectory, said to resemble the movements of a female dancer.

Best Time to visit:August-December is considered the season of best flow and the best time to visit

Nearest railway station: Shimoga

Nearest Airport: Mangalore / Hubli

How to Reach:

You can reach Jog Falls directly by availing of buses to Jog from Bangalore. Alternatively, from Bangalore you can take a bus to Sagara, from where local bus to Jog is available

From Sagar - 30kms

From Shimoga -104 kms
From Bangalore- 379 kms

Where to stay:

There are many hotels in Jog. One can also stay in sagar and visit Jog.
KSTDC (Karnataka Govt) owns a hotel which is recommended

Hotel Mayura Gerusoppa,,Jog Falls, Shimoga District - 577 435 Karnataka, India.
Tel : 91-08186-4732