About Jog Falls
Jog Falls is a major segmented waterfall on the Sharavathi River located near Jog village in Sagara taluk, Shivamogga district, Karnataka, on the border with Uttara Kannada. Formed by four distinct cascades — Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket — it drops about 253 metres, making it one of India's highest plunge waterfalls. Surrounded by dense Western Ghats forest, it is notable for its monsoon volume, viewpoints and association with the Linganamakki hydroelectric project.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide gorge view of the Sharavathi River plunging in four separate streams from a height of about 253 metres. The site offers developed viewpoints on both sides of the gorge, paved paths, steps leading toward the valley, and surrounding evergreen forest of the Western Ghats. The falls are most voluminous during monsoon and post-monsoon when dam releases occur. Facilities include parking, food stalls and observation platforms for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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One of India's highest plunge waterfalls with a drop of about 253 metres (830 feet)
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Four distinct cascades - Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket - visible from viewpoints
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Formed by the Sharavathi River in the Western Ghats
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Panoramic viewpoints on both sides of the gorge
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Seasonal peak flow during monsoon linked to Linganamakki Dam releases
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Surrounding dense forest and valley landscape
History of Jog Falls
Jog Falls is formed by the Sharavathi River and became central to Karnataka's hydroelectric development. The Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 1948 and the Linganamakki Dam was built upstream in 1964, which now regulates water flow to the falls.
Culture & Context
The falls are a major natural landmark of Karnataka and an important tourism and recreation site for the Malnad region, featured prominently in state tourism promotion and local identity.
Route
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