Jog Falls (Gersoppa Falls)

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Jog Falls (Kannada: ಜೋಗ ಜಲಪಾತ), created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India. Located in Sagara 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

The water comes down in four distinct falls, presenting a scene of transcendent grandeur and sublimity, whose effect is greatly heightened by the wild and beautiful country around, covered with a wealth of luxuriant vegetation. The Raja Fall pours in one unbroken column sheer to the depth of 830 ft (250 m). Half way down it is encountered by the Roarer, another fall, which precipitates itself into a vast cup and then rushes violently downwards at an angle of forty-five degrees to meet its famous compeer. A third fall, the Rocket shoots downwards in a series of jets; while the fourth, called the Rani (Dame Blanche), is an Undine-like cascade gliding quietly over the mountain side in a sheet of foam.

However the grandeur of the falls can only be seen during Monsoon season when it gives the resemblance as the Niagara falls of India. During the rest seasons it is very thin and not very attractive.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jog_Falls
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Coordinates:   14°13'39"N   74°48'41"E

Comments

  • One of the beautiful sites i have seen!! fantastic and a real rejuventation place! dont miss it
  • Hi Everybody its a great pleasure to introduce like this type of places once in a life time if u get the oppurtunity to visit india then dont miss to visit JOG FALLS In kannada there is a proverb Manavanagi huttidamele enenkande Sayotanaka samsardolage gandagundi Arikondu hogodilla sathagbandi Erodrolage omme nodu Jogad gundi
  • It is reallay a great experience and to trek to the bottom is worth .........
  • Why there are so many tags here for jog falls ? Let describe the world not subscribe it.
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