Hogenakkal Water Falls In Tamilnadu

Hogenakkal Falls

This is one of the wonderful waterfalls in Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 114-km from Salem and 133-km from Bangalore. It is a part of the river Cauvery and is about 250 metres above sea level. The main attraction of the falls is its vertical drop from a height of 20 metres with a thundering sound. Surrounded by mountains, Hogenakkal offers a quite holiday in comfort.

The Smoking Rock

The broad stream of the River Cauvery gets forked at this point; forming an island from where one stream continues on while it plunges into a deep chasm to create one of the loveliest waterfalls, gives these rocks the name Hogenakkal which means "Smoking Rock" in Kannada.

 Coracle Ride 

Coracle Ride

Often referred to as basket-boats, the circular vessels called Coracles have bamboo frames covered in either black plastic or buffalo hide. They wait like black mushrooms, propped against trees or upturned on the banks of the river.

Accommodation 

Since Hogenakkal is just 150 km from Bangalore, a day visit is always possible. Those looking to stay in Hogenakkal can either stay in KSTDC tourist bungalow or Hotel Tamil Nadu.

How To Get There 

By Air

The nearest airport is at Bangalore situated at a distance of 133 kms from Hogenakkal. Chennai is 350-kms from Hogenakkal.

By Train

Salem (114-km) and Bangalore (133-km) are the nearest railway stations from this place.

By Bus

The nearest main town is Dharampuri, 45-km east on the Salem to Bangalore road. From here there are regular buses to Hogenakkal and the journey takes around 1-1/2 hours.

Photo Gallery

Hogenakkal section of water fall

Hogenakkal Hill View