[sushrutha]

Originally Posted by Fauji

Normally the Linganamakki rrsrvoir will get filled up by Mid august and overflow into river happen then. Keep looking at newspapers which will publish the picturs of Jog in glory. I will also try and post once I get information from friends in Malnad.

I agree.
The best time to visit Jog falls would be in the month of August. Linganmakki would be full and then they would let the water flow to falls.

[ampere]

Which is a good place to stay for Jog? Is it at Sagar?
Any good hotels?

[Fauji]

Originally Posted by ampere

Which is a good place to stay for Jog? Is it at Sagar?
Any good hotels?

If you want to stay close to Jog, then try this nice home stay called Muthuga. There are no hotels in Jog and if you have contacts can stay in KPC guest house.

Stay@matthuga :: Home Stay Near Jog Falls - Sagar, Jog Falls Holiday, Jog Falls Hotels, Resort Near Jog Falls, Accommodation Near Jog Falls, Lodging Near Jog Falls

If you don't want to stay in any home stay, then the only resort kind of facility is Vihangama in Tirthahalli. The distance from tirthahalli to Jog is 100 KMs which is a nice two hour drive. Here is the link.

.:: Vihangama ::.

Sagar will have very basic lodges and i don't recommend.

[sushrutha]

Originally Posted by ampere

Which is a good place to stay for Jog? Is it at Sagar?
Any good hotels?

Originally Posted by Fauji

Sagar will have very basic lodges and i don't recommend.

There's one hotel by name Vradashree . Though I haven't stayed in Hotel Varadashree in Sagara, I have had breakfast here. It was quite good.

Some reviews abt the same

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Yes Varadashree, i like this hotel... though i found the people working in here having not bothered kind of attitude...but this is a good hotel considering that its close to jog...

But most of the govt officials on visit to jog stay here so sometimes its occupied...

Originally Posted by ravibhat

Thats nice Sushrutha,

In Sagar there is one hotel (varadashree is the name I think) for stay its quiet ok. Thats one good option. Behind that there is lake like place so make sure you take AC room avoid mosquitos, it has veg and non veg food and bar attached.

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by Fauji

If you want to stay close to Jog, then try this nice home stay called Muthuga. There are no hotels in Jog and if you have contacts can stay in KPC guest house.

The distance from tirthahalli to Jog is 100 KMs which is a nice two hour drive.
Sagar will have very basic lodges and i don't recommend.

Fauji,
Last time stayed in Hotel Jewel Rock in Shimoga en route to my visit to Jog Falls.Believe Shimoga to Jog Falls is around the same distance you have mentioned.
Have a query, would you know the place where the rocks are uniquely sculpted by the river? Remember being there when i was a studying primary school kid. It has made its appearance in a couple of ol Kannada Songs. Not quite sure if you got what am trying to explain? Believe its in and around Banavasi, there was a nice travelogue in the Deccan Herald but the paper cutting is missing quite mysteriously :(

[sushrutha]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Have a query, would you know the place where the rocks are uniquely sculpted by the river? Remember being there when i was a studying primary school kid. It has made its appearance in a couple of ol Kannada Songs. Not quite sure if you got what am trying to explain? Believe its in and around Banavasi, there was a nice travelogue in the Deccan Herald but the paper cutting is missing quite mysteriously :(

Hope you are referring to YANA,
if it's the same then I'm sure it's not sculpted because of the river.
Check here for more info
Yana, India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

If you are particular about the rocks sculpted by river, then it should be Khandya and it's near Chikmagalur.
Nice place .
More info
Chikmagalur Tourism, Places in Chikmagalur, Karnataka
I'm not able to find a pic of it, I shall let you know if i come across

Edit - Find the pics here
2nd row - 6th n 7th pic
http://www.eagleeyeholidays.com/photo.php

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by sushrutha

If you are particular about the rocks sculpted by river, then it should be Khandya and it's near Chikmagalur.
Nice place .
More info
Chikmagalur Tourism, Places in Chikmagalur, Karnataka
I'm not able to find a pic of it, I shall let you know if i come across

Thanks for the speedy response Sushrutha, have been to Yana and that's not what am referring to. Could it be Khandya? Again not sure on it :(
Would be very helpful if you can get some snaps. Planning to visit the Malnad, second week of july So still have some time in searching for the right place.

[sushrutha]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Thanks for the speedy response Sushrutha, have been to Yana and that's not what am referring to. Could it be Khandya? Again not sure on it :(
Would be very helpful if you can get some snaps. Planning to visit the Malnad, second week of july So still have some time in searching for the right place.

Please check my above post.
I have added the link.
Is that the place you are referring to ?

[Fauji]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Thanks for the speedy response Sushrutha, have been to Yana and that's not what am referring to. Could it be Khandya? Again not sure on it :(
Would be very helpful if you can get some snaps. Planning to visit the Malnad, second week of july So still have some time in searching for the right place.

Originally Posted by sushrutha

Please check my above post.
I have added the link.
Is that the place you are referring to ?

MK and Sushrutha,

This place may be SHALMALA which is near Sirsi. Check this link.

Sahasra Linga , A place in western ghats where hundreds of Lingas are carved in stone in Shalmala River in North kanara - dreamroutes.org

I remember reading this in Kannada newspaper some time back.

[ampere]

Here is rk_sans's log.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travel...-banavasi.html

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by sushrutha

Edit - Find the pics here
2nd row - 6th n 7th pic
Monis Eagle Eye Holidays, Chikmagalur

Hey Sushrutha, point blank, is there a button that would convey thanks ten times Fantastic mate you just made my day. Should good for me to dig out the details from here

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by Fauji

MK and Sushrutha,

This place may be SHALMALA which is near Sirsi. Check this link.

Sahasra Linga , A place in western ghats where hundreds of Lingas are carved in stone in Shalmala River in North kanara - dreamroutes.org

I remember reading this in Kannada newspaper some time back.

Fauji was basically referring to this place sent in by Sushrutha, now need to dig out the details on how to get there

@ Mods,
Can you please merge both my posts into one? Looks like i goofed up on it

[lohithrao]

It also can be st Mary's island(Malpe) this was one most sought out location for many kannada movies to shoot the song sequence..

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Fauji was basically referring to this place sent in by Sushrutha, now need to dig out the details on how to get there

@ Mods,
Can you please merge both my posts into one? Looks like i goofed up on it

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by lohithrao

It also can be st Mary's island(Malpe) this was one most sought out location for many kannada movies to shoot the song sequence..

Nopes for sure not St Mary's Island, been there. The place is indeed Kandya. Once again Thanks Sushrutha+

[sushrutha]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

Hey Sushrutha, point blank, is there a button that would convey thanks ten times Fantastic mate you just made my day. Should good for me to dig out the details from here

Good to hear that I have made your day.
Anyways will try to get some more snaps if possible.

Originally Posted by lohithrao

It also can be st Mary's island(Malpe) this was one most sought out location for many kannada movies to shoot the song sequence..

Lohith he was referring to the rock formation in a river so St Mary's island is totally ruled out.