Hogenakkal Falls - Tamilnadu
Hogenakkal Falls
Hogenakkal Falls is located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu on the river Kaveri at a distance of 156 kms from Bangalore & 46 Kms from Dharmapuri town.
The word Hogenakkal is formed of two Kannada words hoge and kal. When the water falls on the rocks it appears as if hoge (means smoke) is emanating from the top of the kal (means rock) because of the force of the water, hence Hogenakkal (smoking rocks). It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India".
How to Reach Hogenakkal Falls:
By Air: Bangalore is the nearest airport which is 190 kms away.
By Train: Dharmapuri is 46 kms away .
By Road: You can get buses from Bangalore, Hosur, Krishnagiri & Dharmapuri to reach Hogenakkal Falls.