Jog Falls - Karnataka

Jog Falls (Kannada-ಜೋಗ ಜಲಪಾತ ) are among the ten highest waterfalls in India, located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state. Created by Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft), Jog Falls is one of the major attractions in Karnataka tourism. It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

River Sharavathi splits up into four different tracks which are named in accordance with their perceived trajectories. Going from left to right respectively in the picture, the names and the reasons for naming are:

- Raja (King): Named so because of its apparently 'dignified' and 'serene' fall.
- Roarer: This stream appears out of a mass of rocks, making a tremendous amount of noise.
- Rocket: Consists of a large volume of water streaming out of a small opening at a very high speed.
- Rani (Queen), also called Lady: The stream has a winding, twisting trajectory, said to resemble the movements of a female dancer.

Associated with the waterfall is the nearby Linganmakki Dam across river Sharavathi, and the hydro-electric power station that it serves. The power station has been operational since 1949, and is, at 1200 MW capacity, one of the largest hydro-electric stations in India and a significant source of electric power for Karnataka. The power station was previously named Krishna Rajendra hydro-electric project, after the King of Mysore at that time. The name was later changed to Mahatma Gandhi hydro-electric Project. It was served by Hirebhaskara dam until 1960. After 1960, thanks to visions of Sir M. Visvesvarayya, Linganmakki Dam, built across river Sharavathi is being used for power generation.

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[princewolfgang]

This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I feel inspired by the power of nature. Could you tell me the name of the Carnatic music?

[mmanoba]

Thank you so much for the appreciation. The music is from the Album "Le Violon de l'Inde du Sud (The violin of South India)", track, Kirvani raga alapana, by L. Subramaniam.

[vip4ever]

i have been to karnataka but i didnt see this place can u please tell me were is this place

[mmanoba]

Please see the video description.

[eldiran2]

@nagesh63 No. no....you really don't want the government of India "developing" anywhere.....they ruin whatever they try to improve/develope. They haven't got their act together yet about conservation AND aesthetics (see Hampi, etc etc)

[roy2k111]

God Bless Karnataka. My home :)

[SIMHASD1]

Beautiful Falls at Jog Captured . I have not seen them , but I felt I am there

[nada2151]

@Reality551 itz in india...............

[nada2151]

i visited thiz place 2 times and i think itz more beautiful if we see thiz falls with our naked eyes......................

[WarPilgrim]

Breathtaking Scenery, Thanks for posting this on utube

[xinic12]

u should have taken the video during monsoon..

[nagesh63]

Wow, what a beautiful place! how these are ignored in India! I wish the Government could develop this place and make it next to Niagara.

[Reality551]

This waterfall is in Saudi Arebia or in Dubai ?

[sub14puc]

wow, i just love the state of karnataka and its tourist places. I've been to many places and this video is just awesome...thanks for uploading it with good music.:D