Jog Falls, Waterfall in Karnataka, India
Jog Falls is a waterfall in Karnataka, India, where the Sharavathi River drops in four separate cascades across 253 meters (830 feet) from a rocky bed measuring 230 meters (755 feet) wide. The water falls freely into a deep pool at the base of the cliff and creates a massive cloud of mist.
The hydroelectric plant nearby began operations in 1948 as the Krishna Rajendra project, named after the ruler of Mysore. The dam upstream has since influenced the natural flow of water and changed how the falls appear depending on the season.
The four segments carry names reflecting Indian heritage: Raja meaning king, Roarer, Rocket, and Rani meaning queen. Visitors can observe how water flows through these separate channels and creates different patterns and sounds.
Visitors need to navigate 1500 steps to reach the base, with viewing platforms at Watkins Point and Bombay Bungalow. The descent requires good fitness, and visitors should wear sturdy shoes and watch for slippery surfaces during the rainy season.
During monsoon season, the water volume increases so much that this waterfall surpasses Kaieteur Falls in Guyana in height and flow. The fine droplets in the air often form rainbows that hover over the pool on sunny afternoons.
Location: Karnataka
Height: 253 m
Part of: Sharavathi
GPS coordinates: 14.22930,74.81231
Latest update: December 4, 2025 14:20
Waterfalls have a way of drawing people in. The sound of falling water, the mist that rises from the base, the way light catches the spray. Some of the most striking examples sit in places that remain relatively quiet, where the journey itself becomes part of the experience. These destinations reward travelers who make the effort, offering moments of solitude that are increasingly rare around natural landmarks. This collection includes places like the limestone terraces of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, where a chain of interconnected pools spills from one to the next through forest shade. Or the red sandstone walls of Coyote Gulch in Utah, where water carved out hidden alcoves and pools over countless seasons. In India, Nohkalikai Falls drops from a forested plateau into a green pool far below. China's Huangguoshu Waterfall has a cave tucked behind the curtain of water itself. At the Vietnam-China border, Ban Gioc-Detian spreads wide across the landscape, while Angel Falls in Venezuela tumbles nearly a thousand meters from a flat topped mountain. Norway's Geirangerfjord hosts the Seven Sisters, a cluster of parallel streams that flow straight into the fjord. Iceland's Dettifoss sends an immense volume of glacial water over black volcanic rock. South Africa's Tugela Falls descends in stages from the dramatic cliff face of the Drakensberg range. And in the Philippines, Kawasan Falls creates a series of turquoise pools beneath a canopy of tropical growth. Each place has its own character, shaped by the rock, the climate, and the surrounding terrain.
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