Endearingly Said To Be The Niagara Falls Of India-Hogenakkal

HOGENAKKAL WATERFALLS

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DHARMAPURI

Hogenakkal, the majestic waterfalls, is often called Cauvery by the populace of Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts, where it is situated. Whenever foreigners think of the comforts of having a healthy oil massage near the river bed, Hogenakkal will be the location which would linger in their minds.

 Hogenakkal is endearingly said to be the Niagara of India'. Hogeakkal is surrounded by Melagiri Hills in the backdrops and 750 feet above sea level.

The way to Hogenekkal falls is naturally endowed with beauteous Mulberry fields, titanic-sized Protector Deities (Aiyanars) made of terracotta, the gushig sound of river Cauvery and bountiful of vegetation.

 Travelling 46 kms from Hogenakkal one can reach Dharmapuri district and the mighty Hogenakkal shares its borders with Karnataka.The two Kannada words 'Hoge' means 'Smoke' and 'kal' means 'rocks' give meaning to the word Hogenakkal as Smoky Rocks.

 Located around 150 kms from Banglore, the mind-bogging Hogenakkal is absolutely in the border of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. During rainy Seasons the lush green ambience of Hogenakkal presents a visual feast to the tourists pouring in.

The unique sight of the tall trees mounting upon the small island-like mounds clustered with giant rocks on the way and the fiercely flowing river pounding upon it makes even the dull hearts go awe-stricken.

The river water is said to have some special powers as it travels through the forests filled with herbal plants and shrubs. It is quite stupendous to see the tender-aged boys showcasing their diving skills.

They exhibit their diving skills for a mere Rs 5 from the spectators. The courageous young children dive from tall altitudes which seem to be much more surprising for the spectators watching along the way.

The circular basket boats are enveloped in black color plastic sheets. The coracle ride through the river leaves the tourists with overwhelming joy and fear as the jumping and bouncing round–shaped boat makes the traveler feel as if the boat is going to capsize.

By Air

The closest airport is 180.9 km away in Bangalore. There are international and domestic flights landing in Bangalore International Airport. These flights can be quite affordable if booked early. So  Hogenakkal travel if you want flights has to be done by first taking a flight to Bangalore and then taking a bus, taxi or Hogenakkal car rental.

By Train

The closest railways station to Hogenakkal is Salem which is 53 km away. So when you are looking for Hogenakkal trains, keep in mind that the closest train station you will get to is Salem which is well-connected to other cities in India. There will be at least one train every day leaving to Salem Junction. This is the best train to Hogenakkal route to take and if you book early the tickets will cost less. Make your Hogenakkal travel as convenient as possible by choosing the best train route for you.

By Road

Though there are a number of private buses that travel to Hogenakkal KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) is the most common one used to and from Karnataka.

24th Rank For Best Tourist Place World Wide 2016-Tamilnadu

Tamil Nadu

India

New gateways to India’s cultural core.

Every year New York times magazine publishes the best tourist destination in world wide. In that magazine tamilnadu has been in 24^th place for tourist spot among 52 places. Madurai meenakshi ammon temple and Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur are mentioned as the best tourist destination for its history and architecture.

North India, with its famous Moghul era palaces and forts, might be the country’s most popular tourist destination, but Tamil Nadu in the south has an equally rich and undiscovered history. The state is where India’s major temple cultural complexes are, and some are so large that they’re considered minicities. There’s Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, a sprawling complex dedicated to a powerful female deity, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, built by the ancient Cholas, one of India’s greatest dynasties, and several hundred other temples dotting the countryside and brimming with art carvings dating back as far as the 9th century. But temples aren’t the only cultural hit: the region of Chettinad has more than 50 villages filled with 18th century mansions of carved Burma teak. It also boasts cuisine that is among the spiciest and most aromatic in the country and often served on banana leaves. Limited infrastructure in Tamil Nadu made accessibility a challenge for travelers, but the recent burst of boutique hotels is changing that. Over a dozen properties recently opened or on their way to debuting includeChidambara Vilas and the Bangala in Chettinad, Heritage Madurai in Madurai and Ideal River View Resort in Thanjavur.