Hogenakkal Falls

Hogenakkal (aka Hogenekal) is around 150km from Bangalore. It is well known for waterfall and is a nice trekking spot. The river Cauvery (Kaveri) flows through the rocky hills and creates many bursts of water. In summer the temperature ranges from 27 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius. In winter it will be 13 degree Celsius to 24 degree Celsius.Best time to visit this place is soon after the monsoons, when the river is in full spate. This is a one day picnic spot.

GETTING THERE / ROUTE INFORMATION

Bangalore –> Hosur–>Krishnagiri–>Dharmapuri–>Hogenakkal.

The best means of transportation is by Car. The route till Dharmapuri is very good. And you will have a peaceful and enjoyable drive from Bangalore to Krishnagiri, as the road is wide, clear and bump free. Start early in the morning from Bangalore, to make sure, you are not stuck in the Bangalore traffic itself on the Hosur road.

SHOPPING INFORMATION

Hogenakkal is not a significant shopping place.

PICTURES OF HOGENAKKAL

 

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

Waterfall:
The Hogenakkal falls are not a single waterfalls but a series of falls with the whole spectacle spread over a kilometer, with two sections, half-a-kilometer each, in a curve joint. The majority of waterfalls are on the first section and the second section is a gorge which forms the downstream of all the waterfalls.

There is a Viewpoint Tower from where you can see the whole topography. Well, this Viewpoint isn’t the best place for taking closer pictures. Take the coracle (round boat) to have a closer look of the falls.

Near to the falls, you will find some small shops, where you can get some snacks, cold drinks and even beer & other alcoholic drinks. In fact, you will get some of these things in the coracle also!

Body Massage:
You will get body massage here. Be cautious, as some of the massage guys here are not experts and in many cases not even trained in massaging. If you can speak tamil, it may help you to negotiate better and understand what kind of ayurvedic oil they are talking about.

TOURIST INFORMATION

Things to carry: First Aid Kit, Travel Kit, Cap (in summer). Foods and Beverages as you won’t find any hotels for food. If travelling in group, you can get some catering service from Bangalore.
Hotel availability: No hotels/ accommodation available at Hogenakkal.
Resorts availability: No resorts nearby.
Local Taxi availability: -NA-
Neared known city: Dharmapuri

13 Comments

1. 

   Traveller Jul 12th 2007

   Good and concise information. Your photo slideshow was good too…….
2. 

   Anonymous Jan 14th 2008

   Any homestay in and around dharampuri???
3. 

   Kalyan May 27th 2008

   Great photographs!
   I also went to Hogenakkal and had a great time – coracle ride, bathing under waterfall etc. I also blogged about it at http://travellersdiary.wordpress.com
4. 

   Kannadiga Aug 3rd 2008

   Karunadhi will love your site for adding Hogenakkal Falls in Karnataka:) How I wish he sees this

   -Kannadiga
5. 

   Thank you very much, this information is veryhelpful and we can plan our travel accordingly. Specuially letting us know that no food is available we can carry the food with us. Aug 13th 2008

   Thank you very much, this information is veryhelpful and we can plan our travel accordingly. Specially after knowling that no restaurants are available there we can carry the food with us.
6. 

   Raghu Aug 14th 2008

   You are welcome..Well, we are eager to know your name, but your nick name also would do, if your name is huge.

   I would request, to avoid using such a lengthy Name as above!
7. 

   Indian. Jan 13th 2009

   Dont worry much. Water and land has really no boundaries. We only make them
8. 

   Nagasekhar May 15th 2009

   TTDC accommodation is available at Hoggenakal. http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/places/citiestowns/Dharmapuri.aspx?CatId=010116P01
9. 

   Ravi May 15th 2009

   Nagasekhar, Can you please give phone number of TTDC hotel there pls… thanks for the info
10. 

    human Aug 7th 2009

    then why the name indian ? ? !
11. 

    keshar dasila Feb 22nd 2010

    All the pictures are awesome and beautiful with a very precise information. Thank u so much for a great information!!!
12. 

    Sunil Apr 6th 2010

    It was an awesome experience, we took Bangalore –> Hosur–>Krishnagiri–>Dharmapuri–>Hogenakkal route, the roads are in excellent condition. We were not expecting much water because it is summer but the water level was very good, took coracle ride, they charged Rs.1000 for 6 people, but the ride was worth for money. If you need any information, drop a mail at sunilmnambiar(at)gmail.com
    Cheers,
    Sunil.
13. 

    Narendran Apr 20th 2010

    It was very good experience to me,and massage was very attractive and stylish one.hello viewers if u know anything special from hogenakkal kindly mail me….anything else photos……