Hi My Friends, Monsoon season is already started in India and there are some place which we can visit during Monsoon season. So today I am going to tell you one place which you can visit during this Monsoon season.
Visiting waterfall is always best idea beacause the sound of water fall helps us to relax our mind. But visiting waterfall during Monsoon season that will be much great idea beacause the sounds getting more enjoyable , the green forest surround it and feeling nice cold atmoshphere will add our enjoyness during visiting. So that’s why today I am going to cover this topic.
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Jog Falls, Gerosoppa Falls or Joga Falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in India located in Sagara taluk ofKarnataka. It is a segmented waterfall which, depending on rain and season, becomes a plunge waterfall. The falls are a major tourist attraction and is ranked 13th in the world by the waterfall database.
About Jog Falls
Ideal Trip Duration: 4 Hours/Half Day
Base Station: Shimoga (105 Kms), Sirsi (60 Kms), Sagar (31 Kms)
Nearest City to Jog Falls: Hubli (161 Kms)
Best Time to Visit Jog Falls: August to January
Peak Season: September to December
State: Karnataka | District: Shimoga
Jog Falls Weather: Maximum - 40°C , Minimum - 20°C
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How To Reach
• By Air:The nearest airport is at Bangalore.
• By Rail :You can take a train to Sagara from Bangalore, from where you can get into buses to Jog.
• By Road: You can reach Jog Falls directly by availing of buses to Jog from Bangalore. Alternatively, from Bangalore you can take a bus to Sagara, from where local bus to Jog is available.
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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 is formed by the Sharavathi River, gushing down from a height of 253 meters. The river originates at Ambuthirtha in Thirthahalli taluk, flows north-west through the Western Ghats forming the Jog Falls before joining the Arabian Sea at Honavar.
The Sharavathi River flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards wide, 253 m deep and the water comes down in four distinct falls known as Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket. The four cascades merge to form the huge waterfall. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column sheer to the depth of 830 ft. Halfway down it is encountered by the Rover, another fall, which rushes violently downwards to meet the Raja. A third fall, the Rocket, shoots downwards in a series of jets; while the fourth, the Rani, is a quiet fall over the mountain side.
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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.
Places Around Jog Falls
Explore the land of Jog Falls, visiting the places around it, while on a Tour to Jog Falls :
• Sagara: A small town in the district of Shimoga, located 30 km from Jog Falls, Sagara is home to several ancient temples.
• Siddapura: a small town in Kodagu district, Siddapura lies in Western Ghats, providing captivating views of the Sahyadri mountain ranges.
• Sirsi: A town in Uttara Kannada district, Sirsi is like a hill-station set amidst emerald green forests and several waterfalls.
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The hydro-electric project was conceived by the government of Mysore in mid-1943. A scheme to generate 64,000 horsepower at a cost of 358 lakh was designed.[6] The capacity was increased subsequently and currently generates 6.7 MW of power.
Things you should keep in your mind before you travel :
Restaurants and Local Food in Jog Falls
There aren't too many restaurants near the falls and your options can get a bit limited. It might be advisable to get some food packed from home or make personal arrangements. The most convenient options are usually the hotels and resorts.
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