Jogfalls package buses introduced by North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) is getting excellent response from the citizens of Hubballi.
NWKRTC is operating the Volvo Multi Axle bus (Airavatha Club Class) and Rajahamsa executive class bus from Hubballi to Jog Falls via Sirsi Marikamba temple.
Speaking to the reporters, NWKRTC Hubballi divisional controller Ramanagoudar H said “Both the buses were fully booked within 48 hours after the announcement”.
Even for tomorrow’s journey (July 17th), only 1 seat is remaining in the Airavatha Club class and Rajahamsa buses. NWKRTC has also introduced another bus to cater for the demand.
The trip also includes a halt at Sirsi Marikamba temple for a while. Visitors can take a moment to visit the temple and offer their prayers. The bus then continues its journey towards Jogfalls.
NWKRTC has priced it at ₹430 for Rajahamsa bus and ₹600 for Airavatha Club Class from Hubballi. The fare includes to and fro charges. The schedule of buses is as follows.
Rajahamsa: The bus departs Hubballi at 7:30 AM and reaches Jogfalls around 11:55 AM. Visitors can enjoy the views of Jogfalls till 5:00PM. The bus departs from Jogfalls at 5:00PM and reaches Hubballi New Bus Stand at 9:30PM.
Airavatha Club Class: The bus departs Hubballi at 8:00 AM and reaches Jog falls around 12:00PM. Visitors can enjoy the views of Jogfalls till 5:00PM. The bus departs from Jogfalls at 5:00PM and reaches Hubballi New Bus Stand at 9:00PM.
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NWKRTC will operate the Jog falls bus service on every Sunday and public holidays. The tickets on the same can be booked via KSRTC’s website https://ksrtc.in/oprs-web/.
Tourist inflow at Jog falls is steadily increasing, hence NWKRTC has decided to operate special buses to Jogfalls from Hubballi. For more information, one may contact 77609 91682 or 77609 91674.
There is the request to extend one to Dharwad