It was a Usual Sunday for me when the Sun showed up, but I didn't know this day will be a marked one In my Life.
Started by 7 Am from Davangere where I work currently. I was Happy enough to catch a KSRTC Sarige Bus which goes to Shimoggawhich is 90km afar. By 7:20 the bus left Davangere and started a bumpy ride towards Harihar, a city 15 Kilometre far from Davangere. From Harihar the bus started the real Journey along Farmlands and Nostalgic Villages enroute. As the bus passed by I've seen a lot of different livelihoods and and spectre of scenery when the bus drifted towards Shimogga. At 9:50 the bus reached Shimogga KSRTC Bus Terminal.
I had Parotta From a nearby restaurant and a cup of Aromatic Tea from a roadside vendor. From Shimogga a got a private bus which goes to Jog Falls about 100 kilometres away and by 10:30 the bus left the station, which lies adjacent to the KSRTC Bus Station.
When the bus left Shimogga, I was mesmerized by the scenic beauty of South Karnataka. Lots of Hectares of farmlands on either side of the road kissing the Horizon. It was a splendid ride. My Heart felt thumbing up with every Breath of the pollution free Air which I swallowed. Then comes the real mind blotting views. The Semi Tropical Forest. As the bus soared through the Forest range, I could feel the Inner Me which Felt Refreshed and Satisfied with every Pace of Cool breeze which filled my Soul.
At about 12:15 the bus reached Sagar, a small town near to the Jog Falls. And from sagar the Bus took a break and the Travellers were asked to board another Bus of the same Company. It was like a Shuttle service to the Jog Falls.
Again the journey was continued, this time the Weather sizzled with Cool Breeze amd a Crispy sun outside. The bus started to climb up and down along Hilly Terrains. The soil welcomed us with memoirs of centuries and Smiles of Ancestors. The entire scenario changed. We were closer to the Jog Falls and the entire nature was like hiding behind the Green leaves which Buzzed our Expectations and Awe.
And finally by 1:30pm the Bus reached our final Destination. The World Famous Jog Falls. Falling over a height of more than 250 metres in the Sharavathi River to the Sharavathi Valley.
The KSTDC, or the tourism Department have kept quite efforts to maintain the place Neat and tidy. They have a Nice communal setup on the hill. The entry fee was Just Rupees 10. I was amazed to see the amenities and Services they've setup up on a hill with minimal Exploitation of Natural resources and Money. Clean Tiled pavements, huge parking area,Restaurant, Restrooms, shops, Park, And they even have a Guesthouse atop.
The waterfalls when visited in the Correct Season is Once in a Life time experience. You can't keep off your eyes from From watching the Falls continuously. The Air, full of Mist from the Water Falls gives you a Special Feeling around. The Soul filling experience. The Atmosphere lures you into a Magical World where you see Nothing But Delight. The Sound of Falls Washes off any Negativity from your mind. You'll feel like Watching the falls all day and night till Infinity. The magical experience Refreshes the Soul and The Body.
Love is in the Air. You'll spectate a lot of newlyweds and families and Lovers and children of varying ages whose Hearts are Beating at the Same pace. The Pace of the Waterfalls. The Vibrations of nature.
There were plenty of photographers who Insists you to take a Photo and get a Hardcopy in half an hour.
The Refreshment kiosks were well maintained but The Prices goes up a Little bit. Cause as the Altitude goes up so do the Prices.
I even spotted a few Friendly Monkeys who spend life Chilling. Treated one with Parle G and he posed for Me✌.
There are plenty of Hand Railed viewpoints and a huge area for Leisure. Fortunately or Unfortunately the Way down to the valley was closed due to Heavy water Flows. Maybe this was more of Fortune because I came to see the Water Fall.
I spend around two hours At the spot which passed like a blink. I felt like Drugged with the Water, the sound, the atmosphere, the Vibe.
Finally at 3:30 pm I boarded a private Bus back to Shimogga which did the same Transit transfer which happened As I came at Sagar and Left to Shimogga. I reached Shimogga at around 6:00 pm and Quickly Jumped into the KSRTC Sarige back to Davangere. I reached back home at about 10:00 pm. A day which I mark Wonderful day of my Life. A Day in which I Sipped Nature,poisoned and then Felt For. A day I Fell in Love with the Nature!!!