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Jog Falls, created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India[citation needed] Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. Description
River Sharavathi splits up into four different tracks which are named in accordance with their perceived trajectories. Going from left to right respectively in the picture, the names and the reasons for naming are: Raja (King): Named so because of its apparently 'dignified' and 'serene' fall. Roarer: This stream appears out of a mass of rocks, making a tremendous amount of noise. Rocket: Consists of a large volume of water streaming out of a small opening at a very high speed. Rani (Queen), also called Lady: The stream has a winding, twisting trajectory, said to resemble the movements of a female dancer

Arguments about its height
There are many waterfalls in Asia - and also in India - which drop from a higher altitude. But, unlike those falls, Jog Falls is untiered, i.e., it drops directly and does not stream on to rocks. Thus, it can be described as the highest untiered waterfalls in India.

Significance of Jog Waterfalls
Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi, and the hydro-electric power station that it serves. The power station has been operational since 1949, and is, at 1200 MW capacity, one of the largest hydro-electric stations in India and a significant source of electric power for Karnataka. The power station was previously named Krishna Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time. The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, thanks to visions of Sir M. Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam, built across river Sharavathi is being used for power generation.

Change in flow Before the onset of monsoon, when there is not much water in the Linganmakki dam, the "mighty" Jog Falls are nearly unrecognizable. Instead of the roar and the spray and the massive flow of water, there are only a pair of thin streams of water trickling down the cliff. If you happen to ask any of the local people what happened to the falls, they would tell you that the authorities open the dam only during weekends, when there are a lot of tourists to view it. During the monsoon of 2007, due to heavy rains the authorities at the falls had to open the dam. Due to this the water falls was seen at its best. Unfortunately this also resulted in the flooding of many villages down the river, destroying crops and the fishing industry for weeks. Many of the pictures in the gallery and the picture displayed alongside show the falls during that time. How to Reach Jog Falls : Tours To Jog Fall - You can access Jog Falls from Sagar , Siddapur or Honnavar. If you try to reach Jog Falls from Siddapur you have to take a right turn after coming to Mavinagubndi. Best Time To Visit For a Tour to Jog Falls, the best time to visit is between the months of August and December.

Tourist Attractions
Make your Tour to Jog Falls memorable by visiting these famous tourist places near Jog Falls –

Honnemaradu:
Situated on the back waters of River Sharavathi, this island formed with the backwater of Linganmakki Dam is famous for water sports. To reach Honnemaradu: Start from Jogfalls and take the road which is headed to Sagar via Kargal. 15 km from Jog Falls you will reach the place called Hiremane take right from Hiremane you will reach Honnemaradu
Detail route
JogFalls --> Kargal --> Iduvani -->Bachchagaru --> Uligere -->Talavata --> Hiremane --> Manjina Kanu --> DindinaKar --> Moogimane --> KoulMane -->Honnemaradu

Tunga Anicut Dam:
Situiated 15 km from Shimoga, this dam was built across the river Tungabadra. You can enjoy boat trips around the lake.

Lion Tiger Reserve:
This Lion - Tiger Reserve / Safari is located nearly 12 km from Shimoga towards Jog Falls.

Places around Jog Falls
Explore the land of Jog Falls, visiting the places around it, while on a Tour to Jog Falls –

Sagara:
A small town in the district of Shimoga, located 30 km from Jog Falls, Sagara is home to several ancient temples.

Siddapura:
a small town in Kodagu district, Siddapura lies in Western Ghats, providing captivating views of the Sahyadri mountain ranges.

Sirsi:
A town in Uttara Kannada district, Sirsi is like a hill-station set amidst emerald green forests and several waterfalls.

Fairs And Festivals
Ganesh Festival:
Black marble idol of Lord Ganesh is worshipped every year at Sirsi, a place near Jog Falls.

Where to stay
Enjoy a comfortable stay while on a Tour to Jog Falls at the hotels in Jog Falls, offering a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity. Some of the major hotels in Jog Falls are Sharavati Tourist Home, Tunga Tourist Home, Inspection Bungalow, Jog Falls Guest House, etc.

How To Reach
By Air The nearest airport is at Bangalore.

By Rail
You can take a train to Sagara from Bangalore, from where you can get into buses to Jog.

By Road
You can reach Jog Falls directly by availing of buses to Jog from Bangalore. Alternatively, from Bangalore you can take a bus to Sagara, from where local bus to Jog is available

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