Wednesday, August 4, 2010

KARNAKATA - Jog Falls



Location – 100 kms from Shimoga city.
Height – 253 m.
Best Time to Visits – November to January.
How to Reach – The nearest railway station is at Talguppa (16 kms) away. NH 48 and 4 also connect Jog falls to the rest of the country.

Elevation 1600ftMSL(488metres)
Total height 829 feet/253 meters
Height of longest drop 829 feet/253 meters
Average width 1550 feet/472 meters
Average flow rate 5,387 cu ft/s or 153 m³/s




























Note: Near by Waterfalls

Magod Fall : Location – 20 Km from Yellapur.
Height – 200m (659 feet).
Best Time to Visits – October to January period.
How to Reach – One needs to reach Magod via road by travelling 60 km from Kumta.
Irupu Fall : Location – 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole.
Height – 170 feet.
Best Time to Visits – August to February.
How to Reach – The nearest airport is at Mysore (120 kms). Regular domestic flights connect Mysore to the rest of India.
Don't Miss : Indulging is some steep climb to reach the Shivanasamudra Falls.
Abbey Falls : Location – 10 kms from Madikeri in Western Ghats.
Height – 70 feet.
Best Time to Visits – August to March.
How to Reach – Nearest Airport is at Bangalore (220 kms) away. Regular fights from all over the world are available.
Shivasamundaram Falls : Location – 120 kms from Bangalore.
Height – 75 mts.
Best Time to Visits – Just after August.
How to Reach – The nearest airport is at Bangalore (120 kms). FWaterfalls of Karnataka are one of the most famous tourist attractions that induces the tourists to be a part of the hill stations of Karnataka, where these water bodies are located. lights are available. From here one can hire a private cab or bus.

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