Located in Karnataka, *Jogfalls* is the most spectacular waterfall of Western ghats. With a plunge of 830 feet, it is the second highest waterfall of India; highest waterfall being the Nohkalikai falls in Meghalaya.
Want to add some spice in the itinerary? We will travel through ghats to reach this place and stay in a homestay surrounded by greenery and a garden of supari and cashew plantations at the backside.
*Murudeshwar* is famous for the world's second tallest Shiva statue. The town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and the temple is visible from a long distance.
Friday
15:20 - Catch “12619 Matsyagandha Exp” from LTT, Thane-15:45, Panvel-16:20
Saturday
05:30 - Reach Honnavar and get into the bus for jog falls. Enjoy the scenic drive through ghats. We will take breaks for breakfast, photography at the hanging bridge etc.
09:30 - Reach Jog falls and enjoy the scenery till afternoon. Have lunch in-between.
16:00 - Visit the Padmavati temple, located deep inside the forest.
19:00 - Enjoy the light and music show
20:00 - Overnight at homestay which is situated in front of a lake and surrounded by thick green foliage.
21:00 - Have delicious home made dinner (all previous participants loved it)
Sunday
05:00 - Get up early if you want to enjoy the morning mist of the Sharavathi region. We can go for a walk around the village and explore the unseen trails.
08:00 - Have breakfast and then bid goodbye to our caretakers.
11:00 - Reach Murudeshwara and see the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva. It looks magnificent with the roaring sea in the background.
14:00 - Lunch
16:00 - Catch “12620 Matsyagandha Exp” from Murudeshwar Stn
Monday
06:30 - Reach LTT (Panvel-05:15, Thane-05:55)
Basic fee Includes:
- Travel from Honnavar Stn to Jog falls and back to Murudeshwar in a private bus
- All food and refreshments from Honnavar to Murudeshwar (i.e. excluding train)
- Accommodation in a homestay with hot water facility
- Entry Charges at Jog Falls
Basic fee Excludes:
- Travel fare from Mumbai to Honnavar; Murudeshwar to Mumbai
- Bottled water/drinks during trip
- Boating near hanging bridge (if we get time)
- Anything not mentioned in ‘Includes’