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.

About 1,400 steps built by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation lead from the top viewpoint down to the base of the falls. The two main viewpoints are the front panoramic viewpoint in Jog-Kargal Town and the British Bungalow viewpoint beside the falls in Siddapur taluk. The descent is steep, so sturdy shoes help, and the rocky path gets slippery in the monsoon.

The Linganamakki Dam upstream regulates the Sharavathi's flow, so the four cascades swell during the monsoon and thin to a trickle in summer. The falls rank 36th among the world's free-falling waterfalls in the World Waterfall Database.