Jog Falls In Karnataka

Jog Falls of Karnataka is one of the prime tourist attractions. Jog Falls of Karnataka is one of the highest waterfalls in India. Jog Falls is popular in various names such as Gerusoppe Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

Who ever visits Jog Falls gets mesmerized by its beautiful locale. Jog Falls in Karnataka is located on river Sharavathi in the Shimoga district. The waterfall is surrounded by greenery from all sides. The Jog Falls are 30 kilometer away from Sagara and 379 kilometers away from Bangalore.

Jog Falls are formed by the river Sharavathi when it falls down from a height of 253 meters. The Jog Falls are divided into four tracks and with each of them named King, Queen, Rocket and Roarer. The King is named so because of its dignified and serene fall, the Queen because of its resemblance to a female dancer, Rocket because it has large volume of water streaming out from a small opening and Roarer because it makes a lot of noise.

Jog Falls is one of the finest venue for one to enjoy amidst the nature's calm and cool environment. You can go out for a picnic with your family and friends at this place. Apart from the water falls, you can also visit some tourist spots near the Jog Falls at Karnataka such as Lion Tiger Reserve, Tunga Anicut Dam, Honnemaradu, etc.

The best time to visit Jog Falls of Karnataka is after monsoon i.e., between August and December for you will get to see the waterfall at its best.