Sharavati River Jog Falls

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Jog falls situated in Sagara taluk in Shimoga district and is 30 km. from the city of Sagara. Edit

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Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls. Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft)in Meghalaya.The Sharavati, flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, here reaches a tremendous chasm, 290 m (960 ft) deep, and the water comes down in four distinct falls. Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi. The power station has been operational since 1948 and is of 120 MW capacity, one of the largest hydroelectric stations in India at that time and a small source of electric power for Karnataka now.

Sharavati River Jog Falls, Shimoga

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Must See

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Best Season to VisitEdit

July and August.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

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Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Sharavati River Jog Falls.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Sri Ranga Homestay ; State Highway 50, Jog Falls, Karnataka 577435. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

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