How to go:
The best means is by car. dont relay on govt. busess.
climate:
average not so hot.
what to enjoy at hognekal:
eating fish, having a wonderfull bath at the falls, a good massage, the small boat (parisal) ride, toddy.
place to stay: the best placet to stay at hognekal is ttdc cottage, better book in advance and it is the only good place to stay at hognekal
caution: avoid eating a lot of fish from different places - since the fish are kept for almost a day there is a chance of getting food poisoning, going in the small boat is extremely dangerous avoid it if you are travelling with children because the river is highly unstable and any thing can happen at anytime and the boat is also a safe one, it has the chance of seeping in of water and has no safety features. Even though the boatman gives you a secure feeling he is not 100% sure of what happens in water
worthiness: even though the rish are high it can be equalized by the sensation you get when you have a massage and a good bath at the waterfalls. go to the falls during night and you can enjoy the maximum
the duration of stay: best is one day and one night.
with whom to go: the best is go there with friends and if you are going with family let the members be adult.