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  Jog Falls
Jog falls village is 16 km from the nearest railway station at Talguppa.
Jog falls is nestled in the Western ghats.
The walk to the bottom of the falls for the hale and hearty is recommonded and one can take a dip in the pool created below by the falls, during the dry season.
www.indyahills.com /karnataka/jogfall.html   (646 words)

  
  Karnataka Waterfalls, Waterfalls in Karnataka, Jog Falls
The Iruppu Falls is situated amidst lush green Western Ghats in the Kodagu district in Karnataka on the Brahmagiri hills.
The Jog Falls are the highest waterfalls situated in the Sagar Taluk in the Shimoga district in the North West Karnataka.
The Unchalli Falls are situated in the North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
www.indovacations.net /english/Karnataka_waterfall.htm   (1045 words)

  
 ::prithvibhat.com - Tourist Places --> Jog Falls(Joga)
Yet another magnificent place set in the scenic surroundings of the Western Ghats.Jog falls is not meant to be a nice place for jogging(In fact it could be!),but the poor translation of "Joga" in Kannada led to "Jog" in English.
Jog falls is the fifth highest waterfall in Asia.This place could be your best getaway from your regular mechanical life.In the recent years on a couple of occasions the falls went dry, indicating constantly over the years rainfall has come down significantly.
Jog falls is about 175KM's from Udupi.Plenty of travel agencies conduct package tours to Jog from Udupi.This would be the best choice as they do complete the visit in day by taking care of your food and transportation needs.
www.prithvibhat.com /tp/joga.html   (212 words)

  
 India Travel Blog: A DRIVE IN THE RAINS - JOG FALLS, KARWAR, KALI AND GOA
Jog is a well-known waterfall, the tallest in India where river Sharavati falls from an unbelievable 300 meters high.
The Jog waterfall is approximately 400kms from Bangalore.
Arun, as to the idylic beauty of the area near the sea at Karawar I recall reading some place that Rabindranath Tagore visited the place at a young age, and one of his first few writings was as a result of the inspiration he drew from the beauty of that place.
travel.paintedstork.com /blog/2005/08/drive-in-rains-jog-falls-karwar-kali.html   (1720 words)

  
 India's Leading National Urdu Newspaper from Karnataka, This page is Covering Bhatkal & Coastal Area
The Jog Falls is surrounded by deep, dense woods and mountains.
This include: continuous water flow to the falls, introduction of boating and water sports, and development of the garden on the model of the Brindavan Gardens near Mysore, at the vacant area near the Linganamakki reservoir.
Other proposals include the introduction of a ropeway between the British Bungalow and the Jog Falls point, boating and adventure sports around the islands of the Talakalale Balancing Reservoir of the Sharavati hydel project, and the establishment of the gardens on the 60-acre land near the Linganamakki reservoir tail race project at Gersoppa.
www.sahilonline.8m.com /jog.html   (1186 words)

  
 YouTube - Jog Falls - Mighty waterfalls in South India
YouTube - Jog Falls - Mighty waterfalls in South India
Jog Falls - Mighty waterfalls in South India
During the summer monsoons, the Jog Falls runs heavy and is beautiful.
www.youtube.com /watch?v=BZguudipE0s&mode=related&search=   (610 words)

  
 Jog falls, waterfall in the Western Ghats of Karnataka - dreamroutes.org
Jog falls, waterfall in the Western Ghats of Karnataka - dreamroutes.org
This is the place where the river Sharavati falls from a height of 292m forming a glorious waterfall.
When the water is less you can actually walk down to the bottom of the water fall, but be careful, that broken Beer bottle might hurt you.
www.dreamroutes.org /western/jogfalls.html   (144 words)

  
 Jog Falls, Excursions from Goa, Goa Excursions
Located approximately 400kms from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka, the Jog Falls is the tallest waterfall in India.
While the height of the Jog Falls is quite intimidating by itself; going to the base of the waterfall and then climbing back can prove a daunting task —it will take around 20minutes to walk down to the bottom, and could easily take an hour or two to come back.
Season: October to March — to catch the pleasant temperature; and July to August — to catch on the monsoons and the optimum force of the Jog Falls.
www.mapsofindia.com /maps/goa/excursions/jog-falls.html   (416 words)

  
 Karnataka Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Jog Falls: The Jog in Shimoga District is the tallest water fall in India where the river Sharavati jumps from a height of 293 mts.
The Irrupu falls, 48 km from Virajpet in Kodagu District, is bounded by scenic locals.
The picturesque Chunchanakatte Falls in Mysore district is at the place of the same name which also has an ancient temple of a Lord Rama close by Uttara Kannada is famous for its Unchalli (Lushington) Falls.
www.karnataka.com /tourism   (1572 words)

  
 Jogfalls Relax Places In India - Indian Info - India Vilas
These magnificent falls are 105 kms away from Shimoga.
The river Sharavathi takes a spectacular leap at a height of 292 m in four distinct falls - Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer - to form the highest waterfalls in India.
The best time to visit these falls is soon after the monsoons during July-August.
www.indiavilas.com /indiainfo/relaxplaces.asp?s=Jogfalls   (78 words)

  
 JOG FALLS
Jog Falls are magnificent world famous water falls is situated at a distance of 104 Kms.
Located amidst verdant forests, these falls are a sheer joy to watch.
Abbey falls is Nearby Agumbe, Agumbe is at a
www.shimogaonline.com /jog_falls.htm   (185 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Shimoga News : Approval given for first phase of plan to develop Jog Falls
SHIMOGA: A meeting convened here on Sunday to review the progress of the Jog Management Authority for the development of Jog Falls and its surroundings in the district gave its approval for the implementation of the first phase of the plan at an estimated cost of Rs.
Work on the proposed plan for the development of the falls should begin in a month with a tight time frame to enhance the tourism potential of the district, he added.
Yediyurappa said the Jog Management Authority could improve its own resources and suggested that the fees collected from film producers for permission to shoot at the falls be increased.
www.hindu.com /2006/10/30/stories/2006103011170300.htm   (548 words)

  
 Jog Falls loses its roar - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Jog Falls has dried up due to lack of rain in the region.
The world famous Jog Falls has dried up due to lack of rain in the region.
Meanwhile, the residents have urged the government and the Jog Development Authority to construct a mini dam behind the falls to store water.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec24/d6.asp   (231 words)

  
 Jog Falls - RPGnetWiki
Winding up and under the falls is wide stairway carved into the rock.
Hidden behind a curtain of water is the entrance to a labrynthine cavern system that plays home to the Marut Cult's temple to the Naga Crown.
The Falls are about 20 miles upstream from Sagara, the nearest town, and a little over 200 miles upstream of the regional capitol of Bangalore.
wiki.rpg.net /index.php?title=Jog_Falls&printable=yes   (177 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka News : It's Jog Falls season, tourists start to come
The Raja fall is named after the ruler of the Sode Samsthan, who wanted to build a shrine on the spot.
Depending on the rains, September to December is considered the best time to visit the falls to see the varying effects of light and shade at different hours.
The Jog Falls lost much of its beauty when the Linganamakki Dam was constructed across the Sharavathi to generate electricity.
www.hindu.com /2005/06/23/stories/2005062305070400.htm   (444 words)

  
 RETURN TO THE JOG FALLS   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was as long back as in November 1994 when I went to the Jog Falls, nestled in between the scenic Western Ghat hills.
From Honnavar, you must turn to the left and falls are 61 km away.
Finally, I made some calls, bought battery, had food and went out near the railing to sight the falls, of course it was dark at that moment.
travel.vsnl.com /my_india/Jog.htm   (1753 words)

  
 The World through Jeba’s eyes!!: Let’s talk life!
We climbed down the falls, by the time we reached the bottom of the falls the dawn was setting.
Jog Has 4 tracks or the water flow in Jog Falls is split into Raja, Roarer, Rani and Rocket.
Once we were up the fall (thank god all made up safely without anyone getting hurt!!) we all held each others hands to celebrate the moment by shouting and jumping.
www.jeba.in   (7055 words)

  
 Jog falls from tourist glory' goes dry -Bangalore-Cities-NEWS-The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: )
If at one time' the falls’ roar and splendour when Sharavathi river dropped from a height of 800 ft in five branches' made it an international tourist spot' now the place wears a deserted look.
To provide some relief to tourists' the Jog authority started boating services in Shirur Tank — 1 km away from the falls' and constructed a hanging bridge across it.
The authority is considering ways and means to store and conserve rainwater in the coming monsoon to give a permanent water source to the falls and help it regain its splendour.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=43411534   (371 words)

  
 Anurag Jain - My travelogues and Adventures - Honnemardu, Jog Falls
At Jog Falls, trekked to the bottom of falls, where the scene is too august to describe in words.
From Jog we went to Linganamaki Dam to catch bus for Bangalore.
And when we reached Jog Falls we gave ourselves a pat on the back for deciding to goto the dam itself to catch the bus.
www.anuragjain.com /travelhonnemardu.html   (1051 words)

  
 Hotels and resorts in Jog,Karnataka
This is often heavily booked and its booking can be done at the District Commissioners at Shimoga.
Reservations has to be done if one plans to stay here, through the Supt. Engineer (Elec.) Mahatma-Gandhi Mydro-electric works Jog Falls
Woodlands : This is another place where one can stay at Jog Falls but is not upto the mark.
www.hotelskarnataka.com /hotels/joghotels.htm   (104 words)

  
 Jog Falls | World Waterfall Database: World's Tallest Waterfalls
This is another tall waterfall that runs amok during monsoon season, exceeding even Kaieteur Falls in Guyana in terms of height and volume.
We've seen the falls reported to be up to 960 feet tall, however, the figure we show above is known to be more accurate because that height was derived by dropping a weighted line into the gorge.
The four segments of the falls are named, from left to right, the Raja, the Roarer, the Rocket, and the Rani (White Lady).
www.world-waterfalls.com /waterfall.php?num=156   (189 words)

  
 Review on Jog Falls by Sterin - MouthShut.com
There other one was falling in a stretch from a big height (350 feet).
Water from.both falls (from different directions) combined and flows together thereafter.
We found a nice place to have a bath near one of the cascaded falls.
www.mouthshut.com /review/Jog_Falls-116144-1.html   (623 words)

  
 a long journey to Jog Falls | Jog Falls, India Travel Blog
At 11pm there is a daily train towards Shimoga Town which would take me in direction to Jog Falls, the highest waterfalls in India.
The thunder of the water falling down is less impressive.
I decide to take a bus from Jog Falls to Shimoga Town which only takes 4 hours at a breakneck speed.
www.travelpod.com /cgi-bin/guest.pl?tweb_UID=crazynothing&tweb_tripID=india_2005&tweb_entryID=1117861380&tweb_PID=tpod   (703 words)

  
 Jog Falls regains former glory - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The world famous Jog Falls, which has swelled to its former glory, has already attracted a large number of tourists.
The three lean years of drought had made people desperate and long to see the Falls regain its magnificence and lustre.
Those who had visited the place during the past two days have been specially fortunate because the mist which had hidden the glorious falls had cleared and the bright sun was shining, adding to the beauty of the Falls.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/jun212004/d17.asp   (348 words)

  
 Visits - Kiruthik .Com
Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Asia is located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state.
And the Sharavathi River, which falls from a height of 292 metre (958 feet) is the cause for the water falls.
The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent my employer's view in anyway.
www.kiruthik.com /CategoryView,category,Visits.aspx   (569 words)

  
 Jog Falls, the true falls -www.bangalorebest.com
One hundred and five kilometers from Shimoga is the magnificent Jog Falls, the highest waterfall in India.
If you are captivated by the beauty and want a closer look, you can walk down a narrow pathway to the bottom of the gorge and take a dip in a pool of water at the foot of the falls.
The best time to visit this place is just after the monsoons between August-November when the falls are at their most impressive.
www.bangalorebest.com /discoverbangalore/sightseeing/shimoga1.asp   (504 words)

  
 Bangalore-Jog Falls - Welcome to Business Standard Motoring
Bangalore - Tumkur - Arisikere - Shimoga - Sagar - Jog Falls
The road from Bangalore to Jog Falls is pretty good.
Roads here are good and you can maintain an average speed of 80kph.Shimoga to Jog Falls is a dream route, empty roads, lovely green fields and the road to Jog is best enjoyed during monsoon that is now....
www.bsmotoring.com /oldsite/roads/136.htm   (139 words)

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