Sunday, April 27, 2008


Jog Falls created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India and the 7th deepest in the world. Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. It is also called by alternative names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. River Sharavathi splits up into four different tracks which are named in accordance with their perceived trajectories. Going from left to right respectively in the picture, the names and the reasons for naming are, Raja (King): Named so because of it’s apparently 'dignified' and 'serene' fall. Roarer: This stream appears out of a mass of rocks, making a tremendous amount of noise. Rocket: Consists of a large volume of water streaming out of a small opening at a very high speed. Rani (Queen) also called Lady: The stream has a winding, twisting trajectory, said to resemble the movements of a female dancer.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Angel Falls

In the western division of Canaima National Park, is the Auyantepuy, one of the biggest and better known "tepuy”. From this tepuy is where the Angel falls are shaped. The fall is 979 meters high (around 3000 ft.), and is the higher waterfall in the world.

There are two ways to observe the Angel Falls. One of them is from the air in an small airplane. The other one is an journey that starts with a 3 hour and a half steering upstream the Carrao River, and then the Churun river. From there, a one hour walk through the forest takes you to the base of the falls. The Angel Falls were named after the american aviator that exposed them in 1937. However, the local indians, the Pemones, previously knew it and called it the ChurĂșn MerĂș. Another place from where you can enjoy the Angel Falls and the Auyantepuy in all its brilliance is the Raton Island. If you ever have the opening to reach the Angel Fall don't miss it. Those images will stay in your recollection for all your life.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Twin Falls

Twin Falls is the county seat and biggest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The people was 34,469 at the 2000 census; 2006 estimate found 40,380 people. Twin Falls is the largest city of Idaho's Magic Valley area and the seventh largest in the state. As the largest city in a 100-mile (166-kilometer) radius, Twin Falls serves as a provincial commercial center for both south-central Idaho and northeastern Nevada.

Twin Falls is the major city of the Twin Falls, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area - the state's largest - which officially includes Jerome and Twin Falls Counties. The resort population of Jackpot, Nevada, in Elko County is informally considered part of the greater Twin Falls area.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Jog Falls

Jog Falls, fashioned by the Sharavathi River falling from a stature of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest thrust waterfall in India and the 7th genuine in the world. Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist magnetism. It is also called by substitute names of Gerusoppe falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

Before the onset of monsoon, when there is not much water in the Linganmakki dam, the "mighty" Jog Falls are nearly unrecognizable. Instead of the growl and the spray and the enormous flow of water, there are only a pair of slender streams of water trickling down the face. If you happen to ask any of the local people what happened to the falls, they would tell you that the authorities open the dam only during weekends, when there are a lot of tourists to view it.

During the monsoon of 2007, due to heavy rains the authorities at the falls had to open the dam. Due to this the water falls was seen at its best. Regrettably this also resulted in the flooding of many villages down the river, destroying crops and the fishing industry for weeks. Many of the pictures in the gallery and the picture displayed flanking show the falls during that time.