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== How to reachGet There ==
August-December is considered the season of best flow and the best time to visit. Jog is situated at {{convert|30|km|mi|0|spell=us}} away from [[Sagara, India|Sagara]], and {{convert|379|km|mi|0|spell=us}} away from [[Bangalore]]. One can reach Jog from direct buses to Jog from Bangalore.
 
*Nearest Bus Stations - Jog, Sagara. Alternative way is to take direct bus to Sagara from Bangalore and local bus from Sagara to Jog. Distance - {{convert|102|km|mi|0|spell=us}} from [[Shivamogga, Karnataka|Shivamogga]] and {{convert|30|km|mi|0|spell=us}} from Sagara. Also 60 km (approx.) east of [[Honnavar]], NH206 - bus can be taken from Karwar, Honnavar or ShimogaShivamogga
 
*Nearest Train Station - ShimogaShivamogga. One can take the train to ShimogaShivamogga from Bangalore and then can travelcatch a bus to Jog in buses from Shimoga.
*Nearest Bus Stations - Jog, Sagara. One can reach Jog from direct buses to Jog from Bangalore. Alternative way is to take direct bus to Sagara from Bangalore and local bus from Sagara to Jog. Distance - {{convert|379|km|mi|0|spell=us}} from Bangalore, {{convert|102|km|mi|0|spell=us}} from [[Shivamogga, Karnataka|Shivamogga]] and {{convert|30|km|mi|0|spell=us}} from Sagara.
 
*Nearest Train Station - Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.
 
*Airport - Bangalore airport is the nearest operational airport. Another convenient airport is Mangalore.
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==Other places of interest==
*[[Honnemaradu]], an island formed with the [[backwater]] of Linganmakki Dam, is famous for [[Water sport (recreation)|watersports]].
*[[Ikkeri]], Agoreshwara temple built by Keladi kings.
*[[Keladi]], a temple built by Keladi kings. Keladi was the capital city of Keladi empire.
*[[Banavasi]], a temple town, the capital city of [[Kadamba]] kingdom.
*[[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]], an ancient temple town, where one of the [[Atmalinga]]s is present.
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==See also==
{{sisterlinks|Jog Falls}}
*[[List of waterfalls in India]]
*[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Jog_Falls See the Gallery at Wikimedia Commons - Images and Media.]
*[[Honnemaradu]], an island formed with the [[backwater]] of Linganmakki Dam, is famous for [[Water sport (recreation)|watersports]].
{{sisterlinks|Jog Falls}}
*[[Ikkeri]], Agoreshwara temple built by Keladi kings.
*[[Keladi]], a temple built by Keladi kings. Keladi was the capital city of Keladi empire.
*[[Banavasi]], a temple town, the capital city of [[Kadamba]] kingdom.
*[[Gokarna, India|Gokarna]], an ancient temple town, where one of the [[Atmalinga]]s is present.
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* [http://www.shimogaonline.com/jog_falls.htm Jog Falls on ShimogaOnline.com]
* [http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/letters/jogfalls.htm Jog Falls in 1946 - A Letter]
 
 
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