Mumbai-Jog falls-Mangalore-Mumbai

magiceye · 6th August 2007, 14:43

Hi guys,
Am planning to visit Jog falls on my visit to Mangalore. Plan to leave on 15th Aug and return on 19/20thAug.
The tentative route is
1) Mumbai-Hubli. Overnight in Hubli.
2) Hubli-Jog falls-Mangalore (after spending a couple of hrs at Jog)
Stay in Mangalore (actually a place called Vitla which is my ancestral town and have a home to stay, near Mangalore) for a couple of days.
Return to Mumbai via Goa with a stopover somewhere on the way.
Will be travelling with my wife in an Indica V2DLS. Only I will drive. Will stop often for photo-ops too.
Any inputs/suggestions on road conditions and stayovers welcome.

Regards,
Deepak.

ravibhat · 7th August 2007, 13:29

From last 1 week there is heavy rain fall these areas. Daily avg is like 30cm rain. Its like 24/7 rain.

Today water of 1.5 lac csq is released from Linganmakki Damm so Jog is in full glory infact this is first time in last 10 years so much of water released. Many people called me and told low lying areas are flooded in Honnavar, Kumta, Ankola, Karwar.

Road between Shimoga -> Sagar closed because of water level increased too much on road. Same case with Shimoga -> Thirtahalli road, however you need not travel by these roads.

It happened last year too but this year its raining still more.

However on the day you visit If it rains heavily and if cloud is too much you might have to wait for hours together to see Jog falls because of mist/fog in that area.

This weekend or next week is right time to visit Jog because its in full glory.

From Hubli you need to take one of this route:

Hubli -> Mundgod -> Sirsi -> Siddapur -> Jog Falls. Distance is around 175km.

Its like 0 -> 50 -> 100 -> 140 -> 175 km.

I plan to visit my native in 1 week time just waiting for rain to come down.
Because many roads are closed because of heavy rains this week.

Next week I can give you latest updates about these areas.

Regards,

Ravi.

rjstyles69 · 7th August 2007, 15:04

Check here,news about the floods in Mangalore.

magiceye · 7th August 2007, 16:00

@Ravi... thank you so much for all the info... shall await your latest report after you visit your native place. Would be glad if I could get some info on the Hubli-Jog Falls-Mangalore roads.

@rjstyles.. thanks mate...hope the floods subside by Independence Day!

lohithrao · 7th August 2007, 16:15

Magic: As Ravi mentioned its raining very heavy but you could get the best if the rain gods are willing

If possible try to take this route from jog to M,lore
"Jog - Agumbe - Kollur - Nh17 "
but it would be raining very heavily in this region, make sure you have fog lamps fitted on your car

Last summer i did this route and was amazed, it would be much better now.

Would be great if you can take the karkala route to M,lore instead of Nh17, though it would take more time but definately is fun to drive.

have fun

black12rr · 7th August 2007, 16:45

News Article - Security beefed up in Jog

http://deccanheraldepaper.com//svww_...807a_005100003

magiceye · 7th August 2007, 17:05

@lohit ... thanks very much for your inputs...will keep all options open...dont have fog lamps fitted, should get that done..thanks

@black12rr... thank you for the news link... hope alls ok a day after independence day and can make it...god willing!

black12rr · 7th August 2007, 17:22

Latest pics ..

rjstyles69 · 7th August 2007, 17:42

I just got these pics as a forward. Looks like the same pics were doing rounds last year too. Not shot this year for sure.

Jog hasnt reached this point as yet. The dam gates have opened up only yesterday, so maybe by tomorrow should be full.

ravibhat · 8th August 2007, 15:11

Hi Deepak,

Since its rained heavily roads are in bad state hovewer most of the stretches between
Hubli -> Sirsi -> Siddapur -> Jog are newly laid roads (around year back) so you can take this route.

From Jog Falls take either Jog Falls -> Honnavar -> Bhatkal -> Baindur -> Kundapur -> Udupi -> Mangalore OR Jog Falls -> Sagar -> Shimoga -> Tirtahalli -> Agumbe -> Karkala -> Mangalore route.

I suggest second one reason is its very nice drive although might be bit long stretch and road should be better than first route because NH 17 is in bad state.

Please don't do 2nd route in late evenings and nights Risk naxalite. Even Jog forest area is bit risky too so need to be careful I remember my driver using less horns in these forest area (shimoga/sagar/jog ghats) just because some dacoits might attack

even in day time!

Water is released from Damm and Jog is just 10km from Damm so within minutes of water release Falls is like flooded area!

I heard its like a Nayagara falls same as in above pictures.

I heard rain has come down now so this week end is very good time to visit.

I might head to native place in couple of days.

Regards,

Ravi.

lohithrao · 8th August 2007, 15:41

This is the latest pic:

ImageShack - Hosting :: jogmn8.jpg

Its so tempting, will be doing Bisle, Charmadi soon. this is the perfect time to explore the western ghats.

lohithrao · 8th August 2007, 15:41

dadu · 8th August 2007, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravibhat

I heard its like a Nayagara falls same as in above pictures.

It does look like Niagara falls, that was my first reaction after seeing the pictures.

msdivy · 8th August 2007, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadu

It does look like Niagara falls, that was my first reaction after seeing the pictures.

Difference is Niagara is 167ft. While Jog is 829ft

mobike008 · 8th August 2007, 16:12

Seeing the pic in post #8 is really scary, its looking like an out of control flood situation

6th August 2007, 14:43	#1
magiceye BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 117 Times	Mumbai-Jog falls-Mangalore-Mumbai Hi guys, Am planning to visit Jog falls on my visit to Mangalore. Plan to leave on 15th Aug and return on 19/20thAug. The tentative route is 1) Mumbai-Hubli. Overnight in Hubli. 2) Hubli-Jog falls-Mangalore (after spending a couple of hrs at Jog) Stay in Mangalore (actually a place called Vitla which is my ancestral town and have a home to stay, near Mangalore) for a couple of days. Return to Mumbai via Goa with a stopover somewhere on the way. Will be travelling with my wife in an Indica V2DLS. Only I will drive. Will stop often for photo-ops too. Any inputs/suggestions on road conditions and stayovers welcome. Regards, Deepak.
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7th August 2007, 13:29	#2
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	From last 1 week there is heavy rain fall these areas. Daily avg is like 30cm rain. Its like 24/7 rain. Today water of 1.5 lac csq is released from Linganmakki Damm so Jog is in full glory infact this is first time in last 10 years so much of water released. Many people called me and told low lying areas are flooded in Honnavar, Kumta, Ankola, Karwar. Road between Shimoga -> Sagar closed because of water level increased too much on road. Same case with Shimoga -> Thirtahalli road, however you need not travel by these roads. It happened last year too but this year its raining still more. However on the day you visit If it rains heavily and if cloud is too much you might have to wait for hours together to see Jog falls because of mist/fog in that area. This weekend or next week is right time to visit Jog because its in full glory. From Hubli you need to take one of this route: Hubli -> Mundgod -> Sirsi -> Siddapur -> Jog Falls. Distance is around 175km. Its like 0 -> 50 -> 100 -> 140 -> 175 km. I plan to visit my native in 1 week time just waiting for rain to come down. Because many roads are closed because of heavy rains this week. Next week I can give you latest updates about these areas. Regards, Ravi.
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7th August 2007, 15:04	#3
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Check here,news about the floods in Mangalore.
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7th August 2007, 16:00	#4
magiceye BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 117 Times	@Ravi... thank you so much for all the info... shall await your latest report after you visit your native place. Would be glad if I could get some info on the Hubli-Jog Falls-Mangalore roads. @rjstyles.. thanks mate...hope the floods subside by Independence Day!
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7th August 2007, 16:15	#5
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Magic: As Ravi mentioned its raining very heavy but you could get the best if the rain gods are willing If possible try to take this route from jog to M,lore "Jog - Agumbe - Kollur - Nh17 " but it would be raining very heavily in this region, make sure you have fog lamps fitted on your car Last summer i did this route and was amazed, it would be much better now. Would be great if you can take the karkala route to M,lore instead of Nh17, though it would take more time but definately is fun to drive. have fun
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7th August 2007, 16:45	#6
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	News Article - Security beefed up in Jog http://deccanheraldepaper.com//svww_...807a_005100003 Last edited by black12rr : 7th August 2007 at 16:46.
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7th August 2007, 17:05	#7
magiceye BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 239 Thanked: 117 Times	@lohit ... thanks very much for your inputs...will keep all options open...dont have fog lamps fitted, should get that done..thanks @black12rr... thank you for the news link... hope alls ok a day after independence day and can make it...god willing!
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7th August 2007, 17:22	#8
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	Latest pics ..
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7th August 2007, 17:42	#9
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	I just got these pics as a forward. Looks like the same pics were doing rounds last year too. Not shot this year for sure. Jog hasnt reached this point as yet. The dam gates have opened up only yesterday, so maybe by tomorrow should be full. Last edited by rjstyles69 : 7th August 2007 at 17:52.
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8th August 2007, 15:11	#10
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Hi Deepak, Since its rained heavily roads are in bad state hovewer most of the stretches between Hubli -> Sirsi -> Siddapur -> Jog are newly laid roads (around year back) so you can take this route. From Jog Falls take either Jog Falls -> Honnavar -> Bhatkal -> Baindur -> Kundapur -> Udupi -> Mangalore OR Jog Falls -> Sagar -> Shimoga -> Tirtahalli -> Agumbe -> Karkala -> Mangalore route. I suggest second one reason is its very nice drive although might be bit long stretch and road should be better than first route because NH 17 is in bad state. Please don't do 2nd route in late evenings and nights Risk naxalite. Even Jog forest area is bit risky too so need to be careful I remember my driver using less horns in these forest area (shimoga/sagar/jog ghats) just because some dacoits might attack even in day time! Water is released from Damm and Jog is just 10km from Damm so within minutes of water release Falls is like flooded area! I heard its like a Nayagara falls same as in above pictures. I heard rain has come down now so this week end is very good time to visit. I might head to native place in couple of days. Regards, Ravi. Last edited by ravibhat : 8th August 2007 at 15:19.
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8th August 2007, 15:41	#11
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	This is the latest pic: ImageShack - Hosting :: jogmn8.jpg Its so tempting, will be doing Bisle, Charmadi soon. this is the perfect time to explore the western ghats.
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8th August 2007, 16:12	#15
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,696 Thanked: 14,809 Times View My Garage	Seeing the pic in post #8 is really scary, its looking like an out of control flood situation
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