India /Tamil Nadu /Dharmapuri /Hogenakkal

Hogenakkal is a riverside, busy and noisy village in Tamil Nadu, with plenty of vegetation and little habitation. This place is famous for waterfalls. Hogenakkal Falls is a quiet and beautiful waterfall and is a good picnic spot. Its water is believed to have curative powers as the Kaveri flows through a forest of herbs on its journey to Hogenakkal. ogenakkal Waterfalls, known as the ‘Niagara’ falls of India, are not a single waterfall but a series of falls and they offer a promising holiday destination for nature lovers from within and outside the country. Hogenakkal is considered as one of the most beautiful places in the state. The coracles or circular basket boats are covered with black plastic sheets and carry the ferry tourists across the shimmering, rippling river. The ride will take to the foot the majestic waterfalls – an exhilarating yet intimidating experience. The water here surges under the coracle, tossing it around, raging and hissing as though it might flood and capsize the boat any moment. The sight of Hogenakkal up close is as spellbinding, imposing and even a bit frightening. This white waterfall is particularly impressive soon after the monsoon months when the river is brimming. One can try getting a massage from the famed Hogenakkal masseurs. The local malishkarans or the mystic masseurs are armed with oils, powders and esoteric knowledge about the different massage points in the human body. There are also a few women masseurs. The massage offered here is a nice experience for the visitors.

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Category : Waterfall

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 636817

STD Code: 421

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls is a waterfall in South India on the river Kaveri. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The Hogenakkal waterfalls are also referred to as the “Niagara of India”. These waterfalls are located in the district of Dharampuri on the river of Kaveri in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, South India. These waterfalls are located at a distance of 180 kms from Bangalore and 46kms from Dharampuri. These waterfalls are visited by thousands of people every year as people believe that the water of these falls has medicinal properties and have known to cure major illnesses. The rocks of these waterfalls are Carbonatite and these rocks are believed to be the oldest of their kind in the whole of South Asia.Hogenakkal offers long treks in the surrounding Melagiri Hills and one can explore the lush, rugged, landscape. Hogenakkal is unique as it is the only natural, traditional river spa in the land. It also offers a thrilling experience, and as an added bonus, one can visit the giant terra-cotta village guardians, the Aiyanars, on the way to Hogenakkal. Time to visit Hogenakkal is all through the year except summers. Boating is allowed only during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong enough to disturb the moving of the boats. Monsoon and Post monsoon seasons are good for sight seeing and waterfalls.

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By Air : Bangalore International Airport is the nearest airport, which is at distance of about 130 km from Hogenakkal. Taxi charges about Rs 2,000 from Bangalore to Hogenakkal. Bangalore is well connected to most of the major airports in India and abroad.

By Train : Nearest major railway junction is Salem, which is about 114 km from Hogenakkal. Salem to Hogenakkal taxi charge is about Rs 1,500. Other two railheads nearby are Dharmapuri to go to Bangalore and Morappur to go to Chennai.

By Bus : Hogenakkal is well connected to all major cities in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Deluxe bus services are available from Bangalore to Hogenakkal (130 km) and Salem to Hogenakkal (114 km). Bus charge is about Rs 3 per kilometer.

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By Other : Boats will also be available to travel from one bank of the Cauvery River to another, and these can be taken up for rates ranging around Rs 15 to 30. You can also opt for adventure rides through coracles. While these are not actual modes of transport per se, they are a fun opportunity to explore the waterways.

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• Police : 100
• Fire ; 101,
• Ambulance : 102.

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