Waterfalls

JOG FALLS




Jog Falls are magnificent world famous water falls is situated at a distance of 104 Kms. from Shimoga via Sagar and Talaguppa. This is also called Sharavathi falls. The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular leap from a height of 292mts (900feet) in 4 distinct falls, Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket, to form the highest waterfalls in India.

The best time to visit these falls are soon after monsoon during July-August. Located amidst verdant forests, these falls are a sheer joy to watch. They keep the viewer captivated with a sort of magnetic attraction displayed by the huge amounts of water that cascades down the falls every minute.


Accommodation facilities are available at Sagar and nearby Kargal. A good number of Govt lodges, guest houses and youth hostels are also available for the intrepid traveller. Bus facilities are very good and frequent trips are there to Sagar and Shimoga. The nearest railhead is Talguppa, which is linked to Shimoga, the district headquarters.Accommodation:
Karnataka Government Youth Hostel:Reservation , The wardon, Youth hostel ,Jog Falls.
K.E.B Guest House Jog:The Superintending Engineer,K.E.B, Jog Falls, Sagar TalukPh 44606.
Karnataka Power corporation Guest Hose:The Executive Engineer, K.P.C, Jog Falls ,Sagar Taluk Ph 44742

Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd Hotel:The Manager ,K.S.T.D.C.Ltd , Jog Falls,Sagar Taluk Ph 44732

Achakanya Falls
Achakenya falls is a small falls of Aralueruli in Hosanagara taluk.The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular leap here

Abbey falls
Abbey falls is Nearby Agumbe, Agumbe is at a distance of about 80Kms. from Shimoga via Thirthahalli.