Hogenakkal

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.

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 info:

Hogenakkal is not a significant shopping place.

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-

Nearest known city: Dharmapuri

( posted by Raghu of http://placesaroundbangalore.blogspot.com/)