Tourists allowed to visit Jog Falls from June 28 (original) (raw)

A file photo of Jog falls in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka.

In the wake of 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 decided to allow tourists to visit the place from June 28.

Assistant Director of Tourism Department H.S. Ramakrishna told The Hindu that visitors should follow the appropriate COVID-19 behaviour and any violation will attract a 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,” he said.

The Sharavati river takes a plunge from a height of 830 ft and the place attracts lakhs of visitors every year. Visitors are allowed to enter the place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The entry fee is ₹10 per visitor.

Published - June 27, 2021 07:34 pm IST