Karnataka Tourism Department considers permitting tourists to visit Jog Falls from June 28

Monday, June 28, 2021

Due to heavy rain in the Sharavathi river valley, water is gushing down with high volume at Jog Falls near Sagar in Shivamogga district and the Tourism Department has thought about permitting tourists to visit the place from June 28.

Assistant Director of Tourism Department H.S. Ramakrishna said that visitors need to follow appropriate COVID-19 conduct and any violation will be treated with penalty.

“During the rainy season, visitors are not allowed to reach the bottom of the waterfalls, as it is risky. However, they can stay at the gallery and enjoy the panoramic view of the waterfalls. All four cascades are gushing in full because of the rain,” Mr. Ramakrishna said.

The Sharavati River takes a plunge from a height of 830 ft and the place attracts lakhs of visitors every year. Visitors can enter the place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The entry fee is Rs.10 per visitor.

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