Jog Falls

Jog Falls Jog is really four falls in one Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer , which carefully coordinate to produce an aesthetic delight. Bear witness to nature's headlong tumble as the Sharavathi river makes a spectacular drop of 810ft. (253m) to create the highest falls in Asia. The falls are at their best during the monsoon, with arching rainbows colouring the mist. When the sluice gates of the upstream Linganamakki Dam are closed, it is worth taking a walk right down to the bottom of the gorge

Probably the most gorgeous water falls and highest in Asia. Jog falls is situated in Shimoga district of Karnataka state. The water falls make four distinct cascades which are named as Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket. The water is from Linganamakki Dam constructed at the upstream side for river Sharavathi. This area, the river Sharavathi also constitutes small islands and worth visiting. Ferry (launch) facility also available to cross the river and reach the other side.

Jog Falls among the ten highest waterfalls in India, located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state. Created by Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 feet), Jog Falls is one of the major attractions in Karnataka tourism.

River Sharavathi splits up into four different tracks which are named in accordance with their perceived trajectories. Going from left to right respectively in the picture, 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.

The most thrilling spectacle in the entire western region of Karnataka are the world famous Jog Falls.

What SpecialThe wondrous sight is that of river Sharavathi taking a spectacular leap into the chasm from a height of 900 feet to from the highest waterfalls in India. The river Sharavathi hurtles in 4 distinct cascades. The first of these falls is known as the 'Raja' the grandest, an unbroken sheet of water, the Raja plunges into the vapour shrouded poll 900 feet below. A few 100 feet way down, with a thunderous gush, Raja is joined by 'Roarer'. Leaping down with great speed in a series of cascades in the 'Rocket'. And gliding away in a feminine grace ,'Rani'. The effect is greatly heightened by the wild and beautiful region around which is covered with a wealth of luxuriant vegetation. The steps cut into rocks will lead you to the very depths of the fall and shower you with vaporous spray that bounces off these rocks.

Around Jog There is also the splendid view of the Linganamakki dam, which is 1819 feet above sea level built across the river Sharavathi. This dam is the main feeder reservoir of the Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric project in Shimoga.

jog falls

This is the place where the river Sharavathi falls from a height of 292m forming a glorious waterfall. The river forms four different tracks which are named 'Raja', 'Rani', 'Roarer' and 'Rocket' which are named aptly by the majesty they display.

This place can be reached from Sagar (30+Km), siddapur(21 Km) or honnavar (60 Kkm). When you are coming from Siddapura take a right turn at a place called "Mavinagundi" which is few Km before jog. (You wont get this place if you are coming from Sagar). And there are a few places where you can stay overnight. These places are run by KSTDC.

When the water is less you can actually walk down to the bottom of the water fall, but be careful, that broken Beer bottle might hurt you.

Fact File

Geo ... place {jog} in Sagar Taluk in Shimoga district in North West Karnataka. other places of interest honnavar, gersoppa, kanoor, Honnemaradu, burude falls.

Approach Best Time July August
The Jog in Shimoga District is the tallest water fall in India where the river Sharavathi jumps from a height of 293 mtrs. into four beautiful cascades . The best time to visit is only during July to October. The falls are at their best during the monsoon

Jog Falls

These magnificent falls are 105 Km away from Shimoga. The River Sharavathi takes a spectacular leap at a height of 292 m in four distinct falls Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer to form the highest waterfalls in India. The best time to visit these falls is soon after the monsoons during JulyAugust. The backwaters of the Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary offer excellent opportunities for water sports.

Best season to visit: July to January
Jog Falls: 379 km North West of Bangalore
By Road: 9 hours
By Rail: 6 hours + road 2 hours
Location: In the back water of Linganamakki Reservoir on the Sharavathi river.
Route: Take NH4 to Tumkur via Dobbspet then NH206 to Talguppa via Arsikere, Bhadravati, shimoga & Sagar then district road to Jog Falls.
Location It is Situated on the borders of Shimoga and North Kanara , 100 Km from shimoga city.
Distance: From Bangalore 450+ Km
From Nearest Town: 21 Km(siddapura), 30+Km (Sagar)
From Nearest: Petrol Bunk Siddapura, Sagar
Nearest Medical Help: Jog colony
Nearest Hotel: Jog itself (Siddapura, Sagar)
Coordinates : 14°13'44.36'N, 74°48'43.99'E
Elevation: 2,600 feet (790 m)
Type: Cataract, Segmented
Total height: 829 feet/253 meters
Height of longest drop: 829 feet/253 meters
Average width: 1550 feet/472 meters
Number of drops: 1
Average flow rate: 5,387 cu ft/s or 153 m³/s
Watercourse : Sharavathi River
World height ranking: 7