A mighty Jog

Jog Falls is situated on the borders of Shimoga and North Kanara, 100 Kms from Shivamogga city. The Western Ghats give rise to the Sharavati river that plunges from a height of 829 feet in four magnificent cascades namely Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket. Jog falls, being the tallest waterfalls in India is situated in the dense evergreen forests, 16kms from Talguppa nearest railway station, Shimoga district, Karnataka

During Monsoons the Jog falls voluminous creating a spectacular sight with rainbows every now and then. One can take an adventurous walk at the bottom of the gorge when the sluice gates of the Linganmakki dam are closed.

The best time to visit the Jog is in winter when the sky is clear of the mist.  The place is well connected by rail and road from Shivamogga city and a number of government & private buses ply between Shimoga and Jog Falls.

Jog falls is also known as Gerusoppaa falls, is the highest untiered waterfalls in India as it drops directly and does not stream on to the rocks.

August-December is considered the season of best flow and the best time to visit. Jog is situated 30 km away from Sagara, and 379 km away from Bangalore.

Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi and the hydro-electric power station that it serves. The power station has been operational since 1949, and is, at 1200 MW capacity, one of the largest hydro-electric stations in India and a significant source of electric power for Karnataka.