Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
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Hogenakkal Falls
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Water Fall
Hogenakkal Falls is often known as the 'Niagara of India'. Located in the Dharmapuri District of Tamil Nadu, it lies at a distance of about 180 kilometres from Bangalore and 46 kilometres from Dharmapuri. Importance of the site can be assessed by the fact that the destination derived its...
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Kaveri River
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: River
Kaveri River originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu district in Karnataka. On reaching Hogenakkal, the river gathers momentum, since the land drops in elevation. At this point, the river drops and creates numerous waterfalls, as the water cuts through the rocky terrain....
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Mettur Dam
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Dam
Mettur Dam was constructed in a gorge, where the Kaveri River enters the plains. Built in 1934, the dam has a length of 1,700 metres. Hogenakkal lies upstream from the dam. Formerly known as Stanley Reservoir, the dam provides irrigation facilities to a part of Salem, the length of Erode,...
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Krishnagiri Dam
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Dam
Krishnagiri Dam is located across the Kaveri River. Located near Krishnagiri town, the dam is constructed across the Thenpennar. Situated between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts, it is a favourite picnic spot. Trekking from the dam to the Yelagiri Hills in Eastern Ghat is a favourite...
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Melagiri Hills
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Hill
Melagiri Hills on the Eastern Ghats contain an expanse of 1,295 square kilometres of dry deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. Bound by the Kaveri River on the west, the hills act as the meeting point of the Western and Eastern Ghats. Located between the Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri Districts of...
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Parameswari Temple
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Temple
Parameswari Temple is located at a distance of 15 kilometres from Hogenakkal in the Pennagram Village. Putlur Poongavanathamman alias Arulmigu Angala is said to be the goddess of this temple. It is believed that the goddess hails from Angalaamman from Melmalayanur, Tamil Nadu.
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Subramanya Siva
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Monument
- Entry: Paid
Subramanya Siva is a monument built in memory of the great patriot Subramanya Siva. Born on 19 September 1884 in Vathalagundu, Madhurai, Subramanya Siva was a revolutionary Independence fighter of Tamil Nadu. During his working with V.O Chidamparam Pillai and Subramanya Bharathi, he had a...
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Theerthamalai Temple
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Temple
Theerthamalai Temple is a sacrosanct place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. It is renowned for being the place of worship of Lord Rama for absolving himself of the sin of having killed several demons in the war against Ravana. Temple of Lord Theerthagireeswar (Lord Shiva), it is a popular...
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Adhiyamankottam
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Religious
Adhiyamankottam is situated on the Salem-Dharmapuri road at a distance of 7 km from Dharmapuri. Capital of Adhiyamans, ancient rulers of Tagadur, it contains the ruins of the roughly oval shaped fort. Held as a protected monument, the Chenraya Perumal temple is the most prominent attraction of...
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Hanuman Theertham
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Religious
Hanuman Theertham is situated on the banks of river South Pennar at about 16 kilometres from the Theerthamalai Temple. A sacrosanct place, the site is believed to be the point where Hanuman threw away the vessel containing the Ganga water, in anger.
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Pennagram Village
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Village
Pennagram Village is surrounded by dense forests. A beautiful hamlet located in Dharmapuri District, it about seven square kilometres in area. Located at a distance of 15 kilometres from Hogenakkal, the village is famous for its brightly coloured giant terracotta statues. Known as Aiyanars, these...
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Kottakovil
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 12Places to Visit in Hogenakkal
- Type: Temple
Kottakovil is located on the northern side of Dharmapuri District. One of the famous temples built for Lord Shiva, it is home to many rare sculptures and paintings. Maintained by the Government and people of Dharmapuri, the temple also contains the 'Hanging pillar', as its most...
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