Incredible Karnataka - A drive in the rains to Jog Falls

mjothi · 12th August 2008, 19:36

Wonderful trip. Just in right time of the year. And seems monsoon also did not disappoint.
Again, nice pictures. Keep them coming.

neoranjit · 12th August 2008, 19:41

like anurag mentioned.. really good shot of the sunflower. jog seems to be in full flow. I agree pics dont really do justice.

shankaranand · 13th August 2008, 19:36

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Originally Posted by anurag_p80

Absolutely loved the first pic...the Sunflower field. You sure you are an amateur??

Which camera?

Thanks.

I am definitely an amateur looking at the Quality of pics posted by Samurai, Rudra and others in this forum. Camera is Cannon Powershot S2 IS (2 year old).

-GT- · 13th August 2008, 22:18

Shankaranand: Great trip; all done in a weekend that too! You say you enjoy rains - which is perfectly normal; but I am surpised that you enjoy driving in rain!!

By the way, you can put in your picture of the sunflower field in a photography competition and that is not an exaggeration - I am pretty serious here.

Samurai · 14th August 2008, 00:13

Very good trip report Shankaranand. I am still waiting for the Linganamakki dam to be opened, to see Jog in full glory. I have never been to Jog by the way.

theMAG · 14th August 2008, 00:50

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

shankaranand I have one shot at the exact same location about 4 years back .

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Does Suma know about this?

akroy · 14th August 2008, 07:05

Shankaranand, Nice report and pics !! Jog and surroundings indeed look awesome at this time of the year.

Abhi

rjstyles69 · 14th August 2008, 15:29

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Does Suma know about this?

Yeah she does and cursed me for not taking her along.

Ketan · 15th August 2008, 17:50

Nice report and pictures Shankaranand, I enjoy driving in rains (it reduces speed though), especially when its really a scenic route...
post some pictures of the car as well, that will make a perfect tripreport.

Ravi / Samurai,

Please update us when the Linganamakki water is going to be released! I read in some other thread that they release it every weekend or so!! not sure on that...

nickatnite · 15th August 2008, 20:08

Very nice pics. Beautiful scenery.

ravibhat · 15th August 2008, 22:21

I feel water in Linganamakki would be released in couple of days If heavy rain continues else with normal rain expect it in 2 weeks from now.

Just 10 foot away to release the water and can happen any time from now.

Once water is released, heavy rain should continue for just 2 days and stop. Expect JOG Falls within minutes with most magnificient view If with clear sky. Thats perfect time to visit JOG. It happened last year and would happen this year in maximum 2 weeks. I remember waiting for hours sometimes to see this beauty.

I will be in touch with locals and update about it!

Ravi.

laluks · 15th September 2008, 21:21

Will it be good to visit Jog falls by october? I plan a trip to goa by October 1st.

Also how is the road from Jog falls to Honavar and upto ankola?

ravibhat · 15th September 2008, 21:36

Not much rains recently hence less water in Jog. Not worth unless that particular week it rains heavily. About road condition Jog - Mavingundi - Honnavar - Kumta - Ankola not in good shape. I suggest you take Chitradurga (nh4) - Hubli - Belgaum - Sawantwadi road to visit Goa from Bangalore.

Road near Tarikere - Bhadravati - Shimoga not good as well.

Regards,

Ravi.

laluks · 15th September 2008, 22:04

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Originally Posted by ravibhat

Not much rains recently hence less water in Jog. Not worth unless that particular week it rains heavily. About road condition Jog - Mavingundi - Honnavar - Kumta - Ankola not in good shape. I suggest you take Chitradurga (nh4) - Hubli - Belgaum - Sawantwadi road to visit Goa from Bangalore.

Road near Tarikere - Bhadravati - Shimoga not good as well.

Regards,

Ravi.

Is it? I wanted badly to see Jog

Never saw it till now.

How about the road from Haveri - sirsi -Devimane ghat- mirjan - ankola?

Is the roads down south to udipi good? Do you advice a return through that road so that Murdeshwar could be seen and return to bangalore?

12th August 2008, 19:36	#16
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,287 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Wonderful trip. Just in right time of the year. And seems monsoon also did not disappoint. Again, nice pictures. Keep them coming.
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12th August 2008, 19:41	#17
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	like anurag mentioned.. really good shot of the sunflower. jog seems to be in full flow. I agree pics dont really do justice.
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13th August 2008, 22:18	#19
-GT- BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chennai / Dubai Posts: 171 Thanked: 3 Times	Shankaranand: Great trip; all done in a weekend that too! You say you enjoy rains - which is perfectly normal; but I am surpised that you enjoy driving in rain!! By the way, you can put in your picture of the sunflower field in a photography competition and that is not an exaggeration - I am pretty serious here.
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14th August 2008, 00:13	#20
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,830 Thanked: 45,559 Times View My Garage	Very good trip report Shankaranand. I am still waiting for the Linganamakki dam to be opened, to see Jog in full glory. I have never been to Jog by the way.
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14th August 2008, 07:05	#22
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,423 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Shankaranand, Nice report and pics !! Jog and surroundings indeed look awesome at this time of the year. Abhi
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15th August 2008, 17:50	#24
Ketan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	Nice report and pictures Shankaranand, I enjoy driving in rains (it reduces speed though), especially when its really a scenic route... post some pictures of the car as well, that will make a perfect tripreport. Ravi / Samurai, Please update us when the Linganamakki water is going to be released! I read in some other thread that they release it every weekend or so!! not sure on that...
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15th August 2008, 20:08	#25
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Very nice pics. Beautiful scenery.
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15th August 2008, 22:21	#26
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	I feel water in Linganamakki would be released in couple of days If heavy rain continues else with normal rain expect it in 2 weeks from now. Just 10 foot away to release the water and can happen any time from now. Once water is released, heavy rain should continue for just 2 days and stop. Expect JOG Falls within minutes with most magnificient view If with clear sky. Thats perfect time to visit JOG. It happened last year and would happen this year in maximum 2 weeks. I remember waiting for hours sometimes to see this beauty. I will be in touch with locals and update about it! Ravi.
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15th September 2008, 21:21	#27
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,397 Times	Will it be good to visit Jog falls by october? I plan a trip to goa by October 1st. Also how is the road from Jog falls to Honavar and upto ankola?
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15th September 2008, 21:36	#28
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Not much rains recently hence less water in Jog. Not worth unless that particular week it rains heavily. About road condition Jog - Mavingundi - Honnavar - Kumta - Ankola not in good shape. I suggest you take Chitradurga (nh4) - Hubli - Belgaum - Sawantwadi road to visit Goa from Bangalore. Road near Tarikere - Bhadravati - Shimoga not good as well. Regards, Ravi.
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