| Sightseeing Highlights:
The main attractions at Hogenakkal are the massive waterfalls, with the water falling about 60 - 1000 ft deep in the canyon.
There is another big waterfall on the Kaveri River after Shivanasamudra.
One can also visit Theerthamalai, which is a popular pilgrim centre and is about 16 km from Dharmapuri .
Other Activities:
One of its main attractions here is a ride on the coracles, the round small boats that are locally known as parisals. These are made from watertight hides stretched over lightweight wicker frames.
Another of Hogenakkal’s treat is an oil massage.
En route to Hogenakkal, one can stop at the Pennagram village and see the brightly coloured Aiyanar statues made of terracotta.
One can also do trekking in the forest and sanctuary surrounding the falls.
Known as the Niagara Falls of India, Hogenakkal is a nature tourism destination. Situated in the forested Melagiri hills, 170 km south of Bangalore by road, it is located at the borders of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
and the nearest main town is Dharmapuri. Hogenakkal is a quiet village
at the confluence of the Kaveri and the Chinnar rivers and it is from
here that the Kaveri River
develops into a series of impressive waterfalls. It is also considered
as a riverside spa with the waters having curative properties. |
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