Jog Falls
ಜೋಗ ಜಲಪಾತ
India's second-highest waterfall, with a 253 m drop. During the monsoon its four streams thunder down, making it a symbol of Karnataka.
Jog Falls sits on the Sharavathi River. Its four streams, named the Raja, the Rani, the Rocket and the Roarer, plunge 253 m from the cliff, making it one of India's tallest single-drop waterfalls. Upstream, the Linganamakki Dam holds back water, so flow is low in the dry season. The monsoon from July to October is the most spectacular time, though clouds and mist often hide the falls. The main viewpoint is on the west side, and a path of about 1,400 steps leads down to the valley floor, which is closed during the monsoon. Entry carries a small fee. It is about 110 km by road from Gokarna (about 65 km as the crow flies), so plan a full day for the round trip.
Opening hours
About 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Murudeshwar Shiva Statue
- Apsarakonda
- Sharavathi Backwaters, Honnavar
- Yana Rocks
- Vibhooti Falls
- Mirjan Fort
- Netrani Island
- Paradise Beach