Jog Falls is a popular plunge type Waterfall in South India. It is located in Shivamogga district (also called as Shimoga) of Karnataka. It is the second highest plunge waterfall in India. It is formed on Sharavathi river. It is also called as Gerusoppe Falls or Jogada Gundi.
Total Height of this Waterfall is 253 Metres (830 Feet). It is located 408 KM (7.5 Hours drive) from Bengaluru (Bangalore), 345 KM (7 Hours 40 Minutes drive) from Mysuru (Mysore) and 102 KM (2 Hours drive) from Shivamogga city.
Jog Falls is made of 4 Waterfalls. Named as Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. Raja Fall comes down in 1 unbroken column to the depth of 250 Metres (830 Feet). Halfway down, it is encountered by Roarer, which precipitates itself into a vast cup and then rushes violently downwards to meet Raja. Rocket shoots downwards in a series of jets of water. Rani moves quietly over the mountainside in a sheet of foam.
Karnataka's Tourism Department has built steps from Viewpoint at the Top, where Waterfall can be seen from across to bottom of the Hill. There are about 1400 steps available to reach bottom of the Hill.
Nearly 30 KM (45 Minutes drive) from Jog Falls is a village named Keladi. It is well known for its Rameshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, a Hindu deity. This Temple was built in 1500 A.D. by then Nayaka dynasty based on Hoysala-Dravidian style of architecture. Intricate and exquisite wooden carvings have been made inside and outside the Temple. This Temple showcases the rich heritage, culture and art from that era.
KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) has package tours via Bus from Bengaluru to visit these Waterfalls. KSRTC also provides Daily Bus service (AC and Non-AC) from Bengaluru, Mysuru and Shivamogga to Sagar, the nearest Bus Stand to Jog Falls.
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