Jog Falls Tour Package from Shimoga (2 Days)
2-day Jog Falls tour from Shimoga: Jog Falls and Sagar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹13,040 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
22° – 29°C
October in Jog Falls
Description
2-day Jog Falls tour from Shimoga: Jog Falls and Sagar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹13,040 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 4 handpicked stops, including Jog Falls, Watkins platform, Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri and more. July–December (fullest in the monsoon) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Sagar. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Jog Falls
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 19°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Shimoga to Jog Falls
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Shimoga in the morning. Drive from Shivamogga to Jog Falls (about 133 km, 2 hrs 45 min) and from Jog Falls to Sagar (about 1,425 km, 28 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Sagar. Reach Jog Falls by afternoon and see the four falls from the main viewpoints; the light is best later in the day. If you are fit, walk down the steps to the base of the falls (about 1,400 steps each way). Continue to Sagar, about 30 km away, for the night. Overnight stay in Sagar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Shimoga to Jog Falls
133 km · ~2h 40m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Shimoga
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
133 km · 2h 40m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Jog FallsJog Falls, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Shimoga to Jog Falls
133 km · ~2h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Shimoga
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimoga. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Shimoga → Jog Falls
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~133 km
~2h 57m|Tentative fare ₹150–₹420
- Arrive in Jog Falls
Jog Falls, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Shimoga to Jog Falls
Nearest railway stations: Shimoga Town for Shimoga, Talguppa for Jog Falls.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 5m in total
Change trains at Karanahalli — about 51m wait
1 change · 7h 55m in total
Change trains at Tarikere Junction — about 3h 16m wait
1 change · 10h 15m in total
Change trains at Tarikere Junction — about 5h 35m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Jog Falls to Sagar
1425 km · ~31h 10m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jog Falls
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
56 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 356Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 506Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 656Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
56 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 713Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 863Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1013Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
56 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1069Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1219Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1369Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
56 km · 1h 8m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SagarSagar, Madhya Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Jog Falls to Sagar
1425 km · ~31h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jog Falls
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jog Falls. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jog Falls → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~713 km
~15h 51m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,050
- Change buses at a major city (around km 713)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Sagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~713 km
~15h 51m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,050
- Arrive in Sagar
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Jog Falls to Sagar
Nearest railway stations: Talguppa for Jog Falls, Saugor for Sagar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 59h 14m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 11h 35m wait
Change trains at Habibganj — about 4h 26m wait
2 changes · 64h 27m in total
Change trains at Arsikere Jn — about 14h 10m wait
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 8h 36m wait
2 changes · 64h 27m in total
Change trains at Mysore Jn — about 7h 35m wait
Change trains at Kalyan Jn — about 8h 36m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Jog Falls
Four streams falling about 253 m into a gorge of the Sharavathi.
- 2
Watkins platform
A viewpoint on the far side of the gorge for a full view of the falls.
Keladi, Ikkeri and back to Shimoga
Visit the Keladi and Ikkeri temples, built by the Keladi Nayaka kings in the 16th century, with their fine stone carving. Stop at the Linganamakki dam viewpoint on the way out. Drive from Sagar to Shivamogga (about 1,472 km, 29 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Shimoga. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Sagar to Shimoga
1472 km · ~32h 6m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sagar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 368Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 518Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 668Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 736Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 886Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1104Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1254Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1404Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShimogaShimoga, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Sagar to Shimoga
1472 km · ~32h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km
~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Change buses at a major city (around km 736)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shimoga. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shimoga
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km
~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- Arrive in Shimoga
Shimoga, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Sagar to Shimoga
Nearest railway stations: Saugor for Sagar, Shimoga Town for Shimoga.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 51h 29m in total
Change trains at Champa — about 3h 16m wait
Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 3h 5m wait
2 changes · 66h 5m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 30m wait
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 2h 50m wait
2 changes · 66h 42m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 9h 22m wait
Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 7h 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri
A large granite temple with a huge Nandi.
- 2
Keladi Rameshwara Temple
A Nayaka temple with carved ceilings and a small museum.
Tour Overview
Jog Falls, where the Sharavathi river drops about 253 m in four streams named Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket, is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India, at its most dramatic in the monsoon.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Shimoga. The route runs Shimoga → Jog Falls → Sagar → Shimoga, about 3,030 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Jog Falls Tour from Shimoga
- Jog Falls
- Watkins platform
- Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri
- Keladi Rameshwara Temple
Inclusions in the Jog Falls Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Shimoga for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Jog Falls Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay ₹1,000 per person at the time of booking to confirm your tour (no advance for children under 6). This amount is adjusted against the 20 percent advance below.
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Jog Falls Tour
Best time to visit: July–December (fullest in the monsoon)
Route: Shimoga → Jog Falls → Sagar → Shimoga (about 3,030 km in all)
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sagar, or similar.
Package Price: Cab or Bus
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Shimoga. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹37,270 | ₹22,630 |
| 33 Persons | ₹25,810 | ₹17,500 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹24,320 | ₹16,640 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹21,760 | ₹15,550 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹16,370 | ₹13,040 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
The trip starts from Shimoga, which is itself the railway station for this route, so no train is needed.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Jog Falls
- Watkins platform
- Aghoreshwara Temple, Ikkeri
- Keladi Rameshwara Temple
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
July–December (fullest in the monsoon) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Shimoga for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: July–December (fullest in the monsoon)
Route: Shimoga → Jog Falls → Sagar → Shimoga (about 3,030 km in all)
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Sagar, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Shimoga on day 1 and you are back in Shimoga on day 2.
Shimoga → Jog Falls → Sagar → Shimoga. That is about 3,030 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹22,630 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹13,040 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Shimoga and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.
July–December (fullest in the monsoon).
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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