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The River Sharavati drops from an edge of a cliff to a height of 292m below forming the Jog Falls.
The picturesque locales captivates the senses .
This is the highest waterfall in India and second highest in the world.
Found amidst the lush green vegetation of the Western Ghats, Excursion To Jog Falls is located in the Shimoga District of Karnataka.
River Sharavati cascades down in a series of four falls
The highest fall is Raja, which falls to 250m , next is Roarer while the Rocket descends in rapturous outbursts just like its name. Rani flows gracefully , without any outbursts.
The 50km long Hirebhasgar reservoir is located here only which control the flow of the Sharavati River.
Excursions from Goa - Things you can do here are
- Take a refreshing bath in the falls
- Trekking can be done over the steep cliff, if you have the right expertise
- Try exploring the bottom of the falls, don't try if you are not strong and healthy.
- Take a plunge in the pool formed by the Jog falls . Not to be
done during monsoons because the water of the falls increases and also mist covers the whole place.
- The Watergates of the Linganmakki Dam is opened during the monsoons, an ideal place to visit.
During monsoons mist shrouds the valley and the leaves dripping with raindrops is a beautiful sight to behold,as if the whole place is draped in green cover.
Best time to visit Jog Falls is during August-November , Come here after the monsoon rains to see the falls in its true glory, silvery cascade of the falls will take your breath away.
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