Jog Falls, the second highest waterfall in India and located 400 km from Bangalore city. The Jog Falls is suited in Shimoga district and falls from a height of 800+ feet. The main source of the falls is Sharavati River, and it is a pleasing sight to see the cascading waterfall from the scissures of beautiful mountains. The falls is also known as Gerusoppaa falls, is the highest untired waterfalls in India as it drops directly and does not stream on to the rocks. Jog Falls is situated on the borders of Shimoga and North Kanara, 100 Kms from Shimoga city. The Western Ghats gives rise to the Sharavati River that plunges from a height of 829 feet in four magnificent cascades namely Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket. Jog falls, being the tallest waterfalls in India is situated in the dense evergreen forests, 16 km from Talguppa nearest railway station, Shimoga district, Karnataka.
During Monsoons the Jog falls voluminous creating a spectacular sight with rainbows every now and then. One can take an adventurous walk at the bottom of the gorge when the sluice gates of the Linganmakki dam are closed. The best time to visit the Jog is in winter when the sky is clear of the mist. The place is well connected by rail and road from Shimoga city and number of government & private buses ply between Shimoga and Jog Falls.
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