Shimoga Experience: Great experience to stay at Inchara Homestay and enjoy the calm & quite natural beauty with pure Karnataka's food.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Enjoyed the The Great Indian Nayagra - Jog falls.
Activities & things to do: No problem to visit Jog in after 15th of August. I think it is the ideal time to visit Jog.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Have adequate clothes for rainy season. Take vehicle. Do not get much excited during taking photos. It is not advisable. Go and enjoy nature.