Jog Falls
Jog Falls - Side View
Distance : Bangalore to Jog Falls - 370 Kms | Sirsi to Jog Falls - 55 Kms
Originating at a height of 730m near Ambuthirtha, in Shimoga district, the Sharavathi river flows in a north-west direction. In its long, 132-km journey, the Sharavathi is joined by several tributaries. After a stretch of 80 km along its course, the river drops down a steep mountain face of 293m – a visually delightful spectacle known as the Jog Falls.
From this breathtaking leap, the river continues its journey till it flows into the Arabian Sea near Honnavar..Set in the wild and exotic surrounding of the river Sharavathi, this majestic falls drops nearly nine hundred feet in the form of four main channels namely Raja, Roarer, Rocket and Rani. Watching Jog falls during the monsoons can be an unforgettable experience. The mist around makes the setting magical to view.
The most favorable time for visiting these glorious works of nature is in the Monsoon season, though it is enveloped in a dense cloud of vapour, through which rises the thunder of the invisible mighty waters in their fearful descent.There are good bungalows on both sides of the falls. Close by the side of Bombay Bungalow is a slab of rock projecting over the verge of the gulf, by lying down on which and peering over, the best view is obtained of the appalling abyss from above, rendered more striking by the continual flight across it of myriads of rock pigeons, which find a congenial home in the face of the cliffs.
Originating at a height of 730m near Ambuthirtha, in Shimoga district, the Sharavathi river flows in a north-west direction. In its long, 132-km journey, the Sharavathi is joined by several tributaries. After a stretch of 80 km along its course, the river drops down a steep mountain face of 293m – a visually delightful spectacle known as the Jog Falls.
From this breathtaking leap, the river continues its journey till it flows into the Arabian Sea near Honnavar..Set in the wild and exotic surrounding of the river Sharavathi, this majestic falls drops nearly nine hundred feet in the form of four main channels namely Raja, Roarer, Rocket and Rani. Watching Jog falls during the monsoons can be an unforgettable experience. The mist around makes the setting magical to view.
The most favorable time for visiting these glorious works of nature is in the Monsoon season, though it is enveloped in a dense cloud of vapour, through which rises the thunder of the invisible mighty waters in their fearful descent.There are good bungalows on both sides of the falls. Close by the side of Bombay Bungalow is a slab of rock projecting over the verge of the gulf, by lying down on which and peering over, the best view is obtained of the appalling abyss from above, rendered more striking by the continual flight across it of myriads of rock pigeons, which find a congenial home in the face of the cliffs.
Activities in Jog Falls
Jog Falls during Mansoon
- Trekking :Watching Jog Falls during the monsoon will be breath taking memorable experience.Many people prefers to trek to the bottom of Jog Falls and witness the glory of Jog falls from the down.There is also many view points to watch the Jog Falls from different angles.
- Honnemaradu : A unique package holiday's arranged by VisitSirsi.Com covers Honnemaradu when you choose Jog Falls in your Itinerary.Honnemaradu is beautiful backwater place famous for water sports adventure and bird watching.
- Muppane : Mupanne Wildlife Sanctuary has a Forest Rest House and Tents, which are maintained by the Wildlife Division of the Karnataka Forest Service. The Rest House is on the edge of the Linganamakki reservoir, amidst semi- evergreen forest, approximately 3 km from the main road. The northern part of the sanctuary is mainly semi evergreen forest, degraded in many areas.
- Linganamakki Dam :The Linganamakki dam was constructed by the Karnataka State Government in 1964. Located in the Sagar taluk, the dam has a length of 2.4 km, stretching across the Sharavathi river. It is located about 6 km from Jog Falls.
