JOG
Falls-2013
When Jog falls comes roaring down the hills in Western Ghats in monsoon, you can not see the sky.
The area will be mist filled and you will see an array of beautiful rainbows. You can see the glory of the falls when the mist clears. This is only during the monsoon months of July and August.
On other months, it is trickle down the huge rocky precipice. With blue sky in the background it is still beautiful as water tumble down.
We reached
Shimoga by 11-30 am Saturday, reached Central Bank picked up Vishwa went to his
residence packed Bisibele bath and Curd Rice with Tea and moved towards Sagara.
all the way from Shimoga to Sagara heavy rains, The drive to Jog Falls from
Shimoga was awesome, And by awesome I do not mean the quality of the road was
good anyway instead it is the quality of the scenery that keeps you company all
along. And the cherry on top was the lovely rain.
Fill your stomach first and then
fill your senses seemed to be the motto!
Here’s the typical conversation that ensued on the eventful day.
Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in india after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.
It is situated in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Jog Falls is also known as Gerusoppe falls.
The history of the falls goes
back to the year 1800, when the site was first discovered by Buchanan during one
his journeys.
There are four different streams
or tracks into which the River Sharavati is split, comprising the entire
structure of Jog Falls, and these streams are: Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer.
PANORAMA VIEW OF JOG
FALLS
The Raja Falls peacefully streams down; the Rani Falls follows a winding path, the Rover Falls bursts out of a rocky stretch, while the Rocket Falls gushes out in high speed remaining true to its name. The natural beauty and the forestry around add to the beauty of the falls and create a picture of natural abundance.
Next Day on Sunday,
04th August 2013 we had been to Sakkarebail Elephant Camp, Gajanur Dam and
Tyarekoppa, this details will follow soon
Sakrebayalu Elephant Camp: You can
hear elephants reciting their lessons. Yes it’s not a joke its fact that you
can find here many elephants being trained by training professionals. Elephant
from the adjoining forests bathe at this spot before they re-enter their forest
abode. Every morning these majestic creatures waddle down to waters and after
playfully cleansed their bodies and satiated their thirst, they leave the waters
before the rays of the sun get stronger. They are off to deal with their day's
routine only to return the following day. To catch a glimpse of these mammoths
play in the water, get there before 8 am.
Forest department has maintained
the place very neatly and a separate camp has been arranged at the back water of
Gajanur dam. Every year a small carnival is conducted where trained elephants
show off their skills to the public which includes playing foot ball, Savari
etc.
Timings - 8.30 am to 11.30
am
Entry fees – Rs.30/- (Indians),
Rs.100/- (Foreigners)
Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari
Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger safari is maintained by the Karnataka forest department. The department maintains lions, tigers, leopards, fox, Sambar deer , Black buck and lot of other small animals. The forest department provides safari in well insulated vehicles which can go near the animals. There are many animals maintained in cages like crocodiles and bears.
Gajanur dam: Gajnur dam is one of
the most visited tourist spot nearby Shimoga city which is the water reservoir
supplying water to majority of agricultural land of Shimoga taluk. Recent
expansion of Dam in water level and construction of few more water gates has
raised the level of water. There is small guest house at Gajnur dam and well
maintained park welcomes the visitors.
