Hogenakkal Falls is located amidst the Melagiri hills. The Hogenakkal waterfalls, starting from the Kaveri River, is one of the very famous places for a weekend trip from Bangalore. The historic cascades are seen in many Indian movie songs and is definitely worth all the fame. The important attraction of Hogenakkal is the Hogenakkal Water Falls. It is well known as the 'Niagara Falls of India'. The place is suited on River Cauvery in the Dharmapuri district, Tamilnadu. It is one of the older falls in the world. A popular tourist destination for people from Bangalore and a weekend favorite with the locals too. The name Hogenakkal comes from the words Hoge (smoke) and kal (rocks) which translates into smoking rocks, more so justified when you see the water fall on the rocks it does look like smoke rising from the rocks. We Tejas Tours and Travels, an expert in serving various kinds of outstation taxi needs of our customer. Whether the need is for a budget taxi or a luxury car, you will find all car options available with us on
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The rich surroundings and lovely surroundings make the drive to Hogenakkal Falls a happy trip. One can see typical south style giant earthenware idols of gods on the way amongst other things. The waterfalls are a right spot to have a picnic whether with friends or family. Weekends are rather crowed here, so if you are looking for a pleasant and joyful experience, then it's recommended to travel during a weekday.
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Travel Tip:
Distance: 127 kms from Bangalore
Travel Time: 3 Hours
Timings: 7 AM to 5:30 PM
Route: Bangalore-Denkanikottai-Anchetty-Hogenakkal
Best Time to Visit: From October to February.
Carbonatite Rocks, The carbonatite rock formations of Hogenakkal is the main attraction. The smooth rocks glisten in the sunlight and look like they're carved to perfection. They are also some of the oldest carbonatite rock formations in the world.
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Coracle, The water current from Karnataka falls made it very challenging for the boat operator to go against the fast flowing river water. After parking the coracle, you can go up some stairs to the pictorial view point of Hogenakkal water falls. The shower of water from the raging falls were all over the area which might be a reason to be called the "Niagara falls of India".
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Floating Shops, after rowing for some time, you will reach some spots along the banks of Kaveri River where you can take a dip in the holy waters. These spots are less crowded as compared to the main area, from where you started your coracle trip. You can swim at these spots. Life jackets are available for you here. But, to be on the safe side, you should carry life jackets from the beginning itself. If you don't plan to jump in the waters, Life jackets wouldn't be necessary.
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Oil Massages: Your trip to Hogenakkal waterfalls can include an oil massage from an experienced Masseuse. The body massages at Hogenakkal Waterfalls are actually very much famous.
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