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Jog Water Falls - Gerosoppa Falls - Joga Falls - Gersoppa Falls - Jogada Gundi - The superb gorgeousness of Jog Falls has reappeared in it full glory. One of the five highest waterfalls in the world is now attracting several lakh tourists and nature lovers from across the globe. Jog Falls, Gerosoppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located in Sagara taluk, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. It is located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border.

• Jog Falls, is the highest untiered waterfalls in India (it drops directly and does not stream on to rocks).
• Jog Falls, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India (after the Nohkalikai Falls).
• Jog Falls, generates Karnataka's 30 per cent power.
• Jog Falls, Discovered by British explorers 150 years ago
• Jog Falls, which are three times higher than the Niagara Falls in the US
• Jog Falls, declared as one of the top ten UNESCO ecological hot spots in the world.

Jog Falls, elevation is 488 metres (1600 ft MSL) and total height 253 meters (829 feet). Longest drop is 253 meters (829 feet).Watercourse is Sharavathi River. Water flow rate is 153 m³/s or 5,387 cu ft/s.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River dropping 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Sharavati, a river which rises at Ambutirtha, next to Nonabur, in the Thirthahalli taluk and takes the northwesterly course by Fatte petta, receives the Haridravati on the right below Pattaguppe and the Yenne Hole on the left above Barangi. On arriving at the frontier it bends to the west, precipitates itself down the Falls of Gersoppa, and passes that village (properly Geru-Sappe), which is some 29 kilometres distant, discharging into the sea at Honnavar in North Kanara.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

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. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column sheer to the depth of 830 ft (250 m). Halfway down it is encountered by the Roarer, another fall, which precipitates itself into a vast cup and then rushes violently downwards at an angle of forty-five degrees to meet the Raja. A third fall, the Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets; while the fourth, the Rani, moves quietly over the mountain side in a sheet of foam. The Tourism Department has built steps from the viewpoint to the bottom of the hill where the waterfall can be seen at the opposite side. There are approximately 1400 steps built to reach the bottom of the hill. Jyothi Raj (A Rock climber)has scaled the jog falls. Joga is a Kannada word meaning falls. Many Kannada speakers near Sahyadri Mountains such as in Yellapura region still use the word Joga to mean falls.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

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. The power station was previously named Krishna Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time. The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi Hydro-electric Project. It was served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, due to the ideas of Sir M. Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam has been used for power generation.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Before the onset of monsoon season, when there is not much water in the Linganmakki dam, the Jog Falls are a pair of thin streams of water trickling down the cliff, as the water collected in the dam is exclusively for generation of electricity; during monsoons local rain water is the source of water to the falls.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Tourist Places near Jog Falls

• River rafting can be done at Honnemaradu which is about 20 km from jog falls. Route to honnemaradu from Jog falls : Jog Falls -> Kargal -> Hiremane -> Honnemaradu.
• Places of interest near Sagar : The anicient temples at Keladi and Ikkeri are a delight to any traveller.
• Siganduru : panoramic views of western ghats can be seen while travelling to this place. It is around 30 km from Sagara. One has to cross Sharavati river by ferry which is a great experience.
• Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Sagara
• Sri Marikambe Temple, Sagara
• Ikkeri Aghoreshwara Temple
• Keladi Rameshwara Temple
• Sri Choudeshwari Temple, Siganduru
• Sri Sridhara Ashrama, Varadapura/Varadalli
• Nadakalasi
• Varadamula
• Linganamakki Dam
• NINASAM, Heggodu
• Sri Choudeshwari Temple, Vadanbail, Joga
• Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
• Ramachandrapura Math

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Hydroelectricity

• The Sharavati Generating Station with 10 Units and an installed capacity of 1035 MW
• The Linganamakki Dam Powerhouse with 2 units and an installed capacity of 55 MW
• The Gerusoppa Dam Project with 4 units totalling to 240 MW.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Travel Agents near Jog Falls

Sagara

Pushpa Travels - 94812 53465 / 94803 22038

Shimoga

Adithya Travels - 08182 - 270666

Vivek Travels - 08182 - 405911 / 405922

Lakshmi Travels - 08182 - 276839

Mamatha Travels - 08182 - 279151 / 270338

Sneha Travel Agencies - 08182 - 222507

Karan Intl. Tours & Travels - 08182 - 270270

Thirumala Travels - 98452 77729 / 92436 10773

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Where to Eat

There are few hotels in sagara where you can get veg/non veg food. If you are at JOG, the Mayura Restaurant is best and decent. They also make non-veg food on order. At Kargal (6km) you get less decent hotels.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls, Joga Falls, Gersoppa Falls, Jogada Gundi) Karnataka.

Distance:-	379 km North West of Bangalore
By Road: -	9 hours
Nearest Bus Stand:-	Sagara and then Jogfalls busstop.
By Rail: -	6 hours + road 2 hours
Nearest Rail Station: -	Talaguppa and Sagar (SRF): For Sagar 30 km
Nearest Airport:-	- Hubli Airport (HBX): 130 km - Bengaluru International Airport : 340 km - Mangalore International Airport : 200 km - Goa Airport (GOI): 246 km
Location :-	In the back water of Linganamakki Reservoir on the Saravathi river.
Route:-	Take NH4 to Tumkur via Dobbspet then NH206 to Talguppa via Arsikere, Bhadravati, shimoga & Sagar then district road to Jog Falls.
When to go:-	The falls are at their best during the monsoon .
Tourist offices:-	Assistant Director of Tourism Government of Karnataka, 1st Floor DC Office ?Building, Balraje Urs Road , Shimoga-577201, Tel:08182-223604. KSTDC(bookings and info) Badami House, NR Square, Bangalore Tel: 080-2275869, Fax: 2352626 Email: kstdc@vsnl.in
Where to stay :-	KSTDC Mayura Gerusoppa Jog Falls, SagarTaluk, Shimoga - 577 435 Tel: 08186-244732 Assistant Conservator of Forests Range Forest Officer, Wildlife Wing, Kargal, Shimoga - 577 421 Tel: 08186-225657 Forest Department Guest Houses For details, contact: DCF, Shimoga Wildlife Division, D C Compound, Shimoga - 577 201 Tel: 08186-222983 Hotel MG Palace Gopi Circle, Durgigudi, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-261 194/ 196 River Tern Lodge Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple, Shimoga 577 115 Tel: 094495 99778 Email: info@junglelodges.com Web: www.junglelodges.com Hotel Sundara Ashraya NT Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 383, 222 912 Hotel Jewel Rock Mission Compound, Durgigudi, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 051/ 056 Hotel Surya Comforts Opp. Jewel Rock Hotel, Durgigudi, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-221 817, 324 040/ 400 Email: suryacomforts@gmail.com Sri Durga Hotel Balaraj Urs Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-224 017 Hotel Athithi Lodge Near KSRTC Bus Stand, NT Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 828 Forest Department Guest Houses For reservations, contact: DCF, Shimoga, DC Compound, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-272 210 , 222 983 Email: dcf.shivamogga@gmail.com Sri Durga Amruth Lodge Near Govt Bus Stand, NT Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-270 273 Hotel Ashoka Deluxe Near KSRTC Bus Stand, NT Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-220 285 , 223 787 Hotel Ramakrishna Lodge Near Mallikarjuna Theatre, Durgigudi, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-227 551 Hotel Mathura Paradise Balaraj Urs Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-260 255/ 244 Email: mathurashimoga@yahoo.co.in Hotel Gaurav Lodge Garden Area, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 036 Hotel Durga Lodge BH Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 081/ 082 Hotel Navarathna International Raikar Tower, Savarline Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-275 255 , 098801 41909 Hotel Thirumala Lodge Park Bhadavane, Durgigudi, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 872 Hotel Sanman Lodge Garden Area, 3rd Cross, Nehru Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-223 319/ 444 Woodland Hotel Nehru Road, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08182-222 558 SAGARA Assistant Conservator of Forests Range Forest Officer, Wildlife Wing, Kargal, Shimoga 577 421 Tel: 08186-224 387 Karnataka Hotels Jog Falls (Gerusoppa) Jog Falls, Sagara, Shimoga 577 435 Tel: 08186-244 732/ 752 Email: info@karnatakaholidays.net Web: www.karnatakaholidays.net Sagara Taluk IB Shimga Road, Sagara 577401 Tel: 08183 - 326275 Hotel Durga Lodge Ikerri Road, Sagara, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08183-226 305 Hotel Varadashree BH Road, NH 206, Gandhi Nagar, Sagara, Shimoga 577 201 Tel: 08183-228 899/ 999 Email: varadashree@sancharnet.in Hotel Shantha Residency Soraba Road, Sagara, Shimoga 577 401 Tel: 08183-226 158 Stay@Matthuga Talavata, Near Jog Falls, BH Road, NH 206, Sagara, Shimoga 577 421 Tel: 08183-207 581 , 098807 99975 Email: stay@matthuga.in Web: www.matthuga.in Adventurer’s Campsite Honnemardu, Sagar Taluk, Shimoga 577 401 Tel: 080-233 558 Vihangama Holiday Retreat Bharathipura Post, Thirthahalli Taluk, Shimoga 577 432 Tel: 08181-228 211 Web: www.vihangamaholidayretreat.com HOSANAGARA Kalyani Nisarga Vihara Dhama, Nittur Post, Hosanagara Taluk, Shimoga 577 452 Tel: 08182-266 082 , 094487 90127 , 094487 90127 THIRTHAHALLI Inchara Home Stay Saruvina Gade Village, Mandagadde PO, Thirthahalli, Shimoga 577 220 Tel: 08181-245 545 , 291 666, 099456 55170 Email: incharahomestay@yahoo.com Web: www.incharahomestay.com Kolavara Heritage Basavani Post, Thirthahalli Taluk, Shimoga 577 432 Tel: 08181-254 722 , 202 210, 094486 39444 Email: info@kolavaraheritage.com Web: www.kolavaraheritage.com SHIKARIPURA Pravasi Mandhira, Shikaripura Shikaripura Tel: 94486 27623