Jog falls

Introduction and history: Jog Falls is the highest waterfalls in India, situated in the Shimoga district, of Karnataka. This is the place where the river Sharavati falls from a height of 292 Meters, which is giving the pride. The river forms four different tracks which are named ‘Raja’, ‘Rani’, ‘Roarer’ and ‘Rocket’, which finally unites as a waterfall. Known as Gerusoppe Falls or Jogada Falls, backwater of river Sharavati forms so many small islands, but there is no way to reach them. During monsoons, the falls are hidden behind a thin mist, surrounded by lush green vegetation, giving the place a mystical atmosphere.
What to see and when to go: The Jog falls offers multiple activities for nature lovers in form of Trekking, mountain climbing, river rafting and multiple other adventurous activities. The short journey from here to Talguppa is one of the most enchanting rail routes through lush green paddy fields. There are multiple small streams near the Sharavati River flowing down the rocky slopes and taste the fresh spring water, which should not be missed. For nature lovers, you can walk down a narrow pathway to the bottom and take a dip in a pool of water at the foot of the falls. The best time to visit this place is between August-November.
Accommodation: The accommodation is available only in form of Karnataka government promoted guest houses, which offer budget accommodation starting with 700 rupees per day. However advance booking need to be done in order to avoid any last minute hiccups.
Mode of Transport: Bangalore is the nearest Airport, which is located at 380 Kilometers from Jog falls. Sagar is the nearest railhead, which is well connected with other parts of Karnataka. Multiple buses connect Jog with Bangalore and Sagar.

Related links:
• World water falls website: http://www.world-waterfalls.com
• Shimoga tourist information: http://www.shimogaonline.com/
See also (nearby places): Murudeshwara, Bhatkal, Kollur, Banavasi, Yana, Maravanthe, Gokarna and Kundapur are some of the nearby tourist attractions.