I have been to this place for more than 10 times. But this is the first time I got opportunity to pen on this place. The place is called Hogenakkal, Dharmapuri District, TamilNadu, India.Route Sketch:
Bangalore -> Hosur -> Krishnagiri -> Dharmapuri -> Pennagaram -> Hogenakkal.One can reach Dharmapuri from Bangalore by NH7 (Bangalore to Dharmapuri ~140 kms). The road is too good. If you have your own car then it will take 1.5 to 2 hrs to reach Dharmapuri. The frequency of Govt buses to reach Dharmapuri is high. From Dharmapuri to Hogenakkal is approximately 45kms. This road is also good. It will be a bit hill side drive. Around 3 to 3.5 hrs one can easily reach Hogenakkal from Bangalore.
There is an alternative route from Bangalore. Bangalore -> Hosur -> RayaKottai -> Palakkodu -> Pennagaram -> Hogenakkal. This route is less in Kms but the road is not good. Some where road work are under progress. Its better to tak mNH7.
The falls in Hogenakkal is too good. Its river Cauvery. If you are going by a group, no need to worry about the food. There are lot may cook’s available in that place. You can go and shop for the Non-Veg items. Fresh water fish are available in the fish market. One can buy the fish from the market and hand over to the cook, the cook will prepare the food with all the things as you like.
Preparation of food will take time. By this time one can go for a round trip in the water by the circular boat (made of bamboo sticks). This water trip will take around 3 hrs. The boat man will take you nearby very very closure to the falls. It will be a different experience. You can see some island kind of places when going on the boat, You can request the boatman to bring the food to that place. They will do that. Try to bargain with the boat man about the fee before stepping on the boat.
Oil massage is famous over this place. One can take Oil Massage and go for the bath in the falls.In the month of December 2008, we went to this place. The flow of water is good.This place is most suited for guys in a gang.Hotel accommodation available at Dharmapuri. I can suggest Hotel Adhiyamaan Palace.
Have a Happy Journey.
SureshLux