The Sharavathi river plunges 253m in four streams (Raja, Rani, Rover, Rocket) — India's highest plunge waterfall. Spectacular in the monsoon and immediate post-monsoon months.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Jog Falls, by time of day.
Morning
- Jog Falls viewpoint (Raja, 253m drop)2h · easy
- Roarer & Rani Falls viewpoint circuit1h 30m · moderate
- Sigandur Temple boat-crossing pilgrimage2h 30m · easy
Afternoon
- Lingamakki Dam reservoir boat ride2h · easy
- Shashe Reserve Forest walk1h 30m · moderate
About 9h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day5h out
- Jog Falls viewpoint (Raja, 253m drop) · morning, 2h
- Roarer & Rani Falls viewpoint circuit · morning, 1.5h
- Shashe Reserve Forest walk · afternoon, 1.5h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day4.5h out
- Sigandur Temple boat-crossing pilgrimage · morning, 2.5h
- Lingamakki Dam reservoir boat ride · afternoon, 2h
Final day in Jog Falls — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Jog Falls tripMust-see highlights
Raja Falls viewpoint (253m drop)
Roarer Falls
Rani Falls
Rocket Falls
Lingamakki Dam reservoir boat ride
Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple (boat crossing)
Shashe Reserve Forest nature walk
Gerusoppa (Keladi) fort ruins
Jog viewpoint sunset
Shimoga town day trip
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Talaguppa 16 km · Mangalore (IXE) 200 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
August – December
How to get here
Bangalore → Jog Falls
bus · 9h
₹700
approx.
Mangalore → Jog Falls
cab · 5h
₹6,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Jog Falls questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Jog Falls?
The best months are December, November, January. August – December June scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Jog Falls?
Most people spend 2 days in Jog Falls. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.
How do you get to Jog Falls?
The nearest railway station is Talaguppa (16 km) and the nearest airport is Mangalore (IXE) (200 km). The cheapest common route is Bangalore → Jog Falls by bus, about ₹700 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Jog Falls cost?
Stays start around ₹1,300 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day and entry at ₹10.
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