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Jog Falls, the highest waterfall in India is the creation of the Sharavathi River in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Cascading from a height of 253 meters (829 ft), the waterfall is also known as Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. The history of the falls goes back to the year 1800, when the site was first discovered by Buchanan during one his journeys.Jog Falls mainly comprises of four different streams of the River Sharavati, plunging down a steep incline in the district of Shimoga. The significance of Jog Falls is that in this waterfall, the water does not stream down the rocks in a tiered fashion. On the contrary, the water thunders down the slope losing contact with the rocks, thus making Jog Falls the tallest untiered waterfall in the country. This is the reason why Jog Falls is a famous tourist destination frequented by almost every tourist visiting India. The area around the fall is excellent for trekking. There are four different streams or tracks into which the River Sharavati is split, comprising the entire structure of Jog Falls, and these streams are: Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. The best season to visit this waterfall is the monsoons when this gigantic body displays its maximum charm. Though one will find dense vapour engulfing the waterfall, but when the mighty waterfalls the vapour evaporated in an ethereal manner. The best look of the waterfall can be had by lying down and looking over the giant from the slabs of rock near the Bombay bungalow. Watkin’s platform is another spot from where the view is splendid.

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Category : Waterfall

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 577435

STD Code: 8188

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Best Time to Visit:  Jun – Dec

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Jog Falls is perhaps the most famous waterfall in India. The falls stand 829 feet tall and can stretch to almost 2000 feet in width at peak flow. This translates into Jog Falls being one of the most powerful waterfalls on the planet, and if it was a permanently free-flowing waterfall would most likely elevate its rating such to be one of the top five on earth. Under normal conditions the falls divide into four distinct segments – each given a name thought to reflect its character; (from left to right) the Raja, the Roarer, the Rocket, and the Rani (White Lady). Jog Falls mainly comprises of four different streams of the River Sharavati, plunging down a steep incline in the district of Shimoga. The significance of Jog Falls is that in this waterfall, the water does not stream down the rocks in a tiered fashion. On the contrary, the water thunders down the slope losing contact with the rocks, thus making Jog Falls the tallest untiered waterfall in the country. This is the reason why Jog Falls is a famous tourist destination frequented by almost every tourist visiting India. The area around the fall is excellent for trekking.

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By Air : The nearest air base to reach Jog Fall is at Mangalore (243 km) and Bangalore (387 km). These tow cities are well connected from cities across the country as well as many cities from middle east and other parts of the world. From here tourist can either hire a bus or taxi to directly reach the falls.

By Train : Shimoga (101 km) has the nearest railway station which is directly connect to cities like Bangalore (Smet Sbc Exp)and Mysore (Smet Mysore Exp). The onward journey to the falls needs to undertaken by bus or private taxis.

By BUS : Buses too are available for travelling to Jog Falls from the major cities in South India. Buses are available from Mangalore (243 km), Bangalore (387 km) and Shimoga (101 km). The tickets are priced at Rs 2-4 per km.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Shivani Hotel ; Garden Land, Sirsi, Uttara Kannada, Jog Falls, 581402 ‎ ; Ph – 083 84 237797 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Madhura Hotel ; Bangalore-Honavar Rd, Sagara, KA 577401 ‎ ; Ph – 081 83 222210 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Kamath Hotel ; NH- 17, Honnavar, Karnataka, NH 66, Honavar, KA 581334 ‎ ; Ph – 083 87 222030 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

RNS Residency ; Murudeshwar, Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, 581350 ‎ ; Ph – 083 85 268903 ‎ ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Hotel Gangotri ;  Siddivinayak School Complex, Ravindra Nagar Siddapur-Sirsi Rd, Siddapur ; M –  094 82 793618 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Hotel New Pravasi ;  Bangalore-Honavar Rd Sagara. ; M –  099 86 133373 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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