Jog Falls

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Jog Falls is also called by the names such as Gerusoppe falls, Joga jalapatha and Jogada gundi in regional Kannada language. It is the 2nd highest plunge waterfalls in India. It is a segmented waterfall which depends on rain and season becomes a plunge waterfall. The falls are major attractions for tourists and is ranked 13th in the world by the waterfall database.

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.

The Sharavati, flowing over a very rocky bed about 250 yards (230 m) wide, the water comes down in four distinct falls. Raja, Rani Roarer & Rocket  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.

Travel Options:

Nearest Railway Station: Talaguppa (13 km) and Sagara (30 km) Honnavar (68 km) Bhatkal(90 km) which are on Mangalore - Bombay Konkan Railway route. 

Nearest Bus Station: Sagara, Siddapura and Jogfalls bus stop.

Nearest Airport (Domestic ): Hubli Airport (HBX): 172 km

Nearest Airport (International): Bengaluru International Airport (BLR): 340 km
Mangalore International Airport Formerly Bajpe Airport (IXE): 220 km
Goa Airport (GOI): 246 km