Zip lining at Karnataka’s stunning Jog Falls might soon be a reality

If things go as planned, tourists will soon be able to enjoy zip-lining across the very famous Jog Falls in Karnataka. This is where River Sharavathi plunges from a height of 830 ft, becoming quite a spectacle.

As per the reports, the Jog Management Authority is planning to introduce zip lining from the British Bungalow viewpoint to the viewpoint near the main entrance gate of Jog. There are four distinct cascading points of this waterfall―Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket. Assistant Director of Tourism Department Hanuma Naik said that these three viewpoints attract major tourist footfall, and this is from where the breathtaking scenic beauty of the waterfalls can be enjoyed.
Introducing zip lining activity here is an attempt to give tourists the opportunity to soar across the sky and get a closer view of the waterfalls and Sharavathi River Valley. Naik also mentioned that zip lining will help visitors access places that have remained inaccessible to them till now.
Referring to this activity, Naik stated that for installing the zip lines, a preliminary technical survey, including testing soil strength and studying the movement patterns of wind, was recently completed. Also, spots, where decks and pillars would be installed for the operation of zip lines, have been identified. As per the preliminary assessment, the said work is estimated to cost around INR 60 lakh.
As per reports, work on this project is likely to start after the monsoon season. Three parallel zip line cables have been planned for the place, and it is estimated that they will likely start operating by June 2020.

Apart from this, the Jog Management Authority further plans to develop a food court, additional parking slots, children’s park, and a toilet complex here; all of this will be set up at a cost of INR 10 crore. Work on the said project will start soon after the state government approves it, Naik said.