Jog fall is located in the district of Shimoga
in the state of Karnataka in India at the distance of about 400 kms from
Bangalore. Jog is the highest waterfall in the country. The best time to plan
out the trip to the Jog fall lies in between the month of August and December. Its height is 830 feet and is located on
Sharavati River. The falls are in four distinct cascades called as, Raja, Rani,
Roarer and Rocket. There is an hydro electric power generating station name
after Mahatma Gandhi.
Honnemaradu It is situated on the backwaters of the river Sharavathi. The region is beautifully surrounded by the lush greenery and is a haven for the water sports. Windsurfing, Coracling, Conoeing, Kayaking and Scuba Diving are the most popular water sports which can be practiced here. Sunset and Sunrise view from Honnemaradu or the Golden Lake are truly rewarding.
Lion Tiger Reserve:Lion Tiger Reserve located at the distance of 10 km from the district of
Shimoga, gives you the Golden opportunity to enjoy the Lion safari. The park is
home to several other animals such as Royal Bengal Tiger,
Cheetah, deer, bear and Gee Golden langurs.
You can also carry the binoculars along with yourself as the park offers the
excellent birding site.
Tunga Anicut Dam: Tunga Anicut Dam is located at the distance of 12 km from Shimoga. The dam
remains open from 10 am to 5pm on all days. It is favourite picnic spot among
the tourists coming to Karnataka. The main attraction among the tourists here
is the boat riding in the lake. You can also make a visit to Sacrebyle, an
elephant camp near the dam. The camp is a home to several elephants.
The best time to plan out the trip : August
to December.
Nearest best place to stay is: Shimoga the
district headquarter
Travel tip : One of the highest in India
and the 7th deepest waterfalls in Asia
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