Jog Falls, Karnataka Jul 1, 2026

Most rivers spend their lives flowing around obstacles. The Sharavathi River reaches the edge of a cliff and simply jumps. At Jog Falls in Karnataka, the river plunges 253 metres, making it the third-highest waterfall in India.

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