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'''Hogenakkal Falls''' or '''Hogenakal Falls''' ({{lang-ta|ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி}}, {{lang-kn|ಹೊಗೆನಕಲ್ ಜಲಪಾತ}}) is a ] in ] on the ]. It is located in the ] of the southern Indian state of ],<ref name=law> ''Ministry of Law, Government of India''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=05&blk_name='Pennagaram'&dcodenew=9&drdblknew=3 |title=Taluk Information |publisher=Tnmaps.tn.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref><ref></ref><ref>http://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?code=2958730&desc=HOGENAKKAL</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in/knowindia/st_tamilnadu.php |title=National Portal of India : Know India : State and UTs |publisher=India.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref><ref> '''Tamil Nadu Tourism development corporation</ref> about 180 km from ] and 46 km from ] town.<ref></ref> It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1320539 |title=Hogenakkal row: Time to show restraint - National News – News – MSN India - News |publisher=News.in.msn.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref> With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. ] rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3910799 |title=2.0 Ga old pyroxenite-carbonatite complex of Hogenakal, Tamil Nadu, South India |publisher=Cat.inist.fr |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref> This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water. '''Hogenakkal Falls''' or '''Hogenakal Falls''' ({{lang-ta|ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி}}, {{lang-kn|ಹೊಗೆನಕಲ್ ಜಲಪಾತ}}) is a ] in ] on the ]. It is located in the ] of the southern Indian state of ],<ref name=law> ''Ministry of Law, Government of India''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=05&blk_name='Pennagaram'&dcodenew=9&drdblknew=3 |title=Taluk Information |publisher=Tnmaps.tn.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref><ref></ref><ref>http://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?code=2958730&desc=HOGENAKKAL</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://india.gov.in/knowindia/st_tamilnadu.php |title=National Portal of India : Know India : State and UTs |publisher=India.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref><ref> '''Tamil Nadu Tourism development corporation</ref> about 180 km from ] and 46 km from ] town.<ref></ref> It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara Falls of India".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1320539 |title=Hogenakkal row: Time to show restraint - National News – News – MSN India - News |publisher=News.in.msn.com |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref> With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major tourist attraction. ] rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3910799 |title=2.0 Ga old pyroxenite-carbonatite complex of Hogenakal, Tamil Nadu, South India |publisher=Cat.inist.fr |date= |accessdate=2008-11-07}}</ref> This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water.


==Etymology== ==Etymology==
When the water falls on the rocks it appears as if ''hoge'' (''smoke'' in ]) is emanating from the top of the ''kal'' (''rock'' in Kannada) because of the force of the water, hence ''Hogenakkal'' (smoking rocks).<ref name="kannada">{{cite web When the water falls on the rocks, it appears as if ''hoge'' (''smoke'' in ]) is emanating from the top of the ''kal'' (''rock'' in Kannada) because of the force of the water, hence ''Hogenakkal'' (smoking rocks).<ref name="kannada">{{cite web
|url=http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/places/citiestowns/Dharmapuri.aspx?CatId=C1&SubCat1Id=C1S1&SubCat2Id=C1S1S16 |url=http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/places/citiestowns/Dharmapuri.aspx?CatId=C1&SubCat1Id=C1S1&SubCat2Id=C1S1S16
|title=Dharmapuri district - places of interest |title=Dharmapuri district - places of interest
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{{main|Kaveri river}} {{main|Kaveri river}}


The Kaveri River is considered to form at ] in the ] in ] district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down.<ref name=law> ''Ministry of Law, Government of India''</ref> At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls the river takes a Southerly course and enters the Mettur reservoir.<ref name=law/> The river carries ] which makes the "down-river" land fertile. The Kaveri River is considered to begin from ] in the ] in ] district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down.<ref name=law> ''Ministry of Law, Government of India''</ref> At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places, the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls, the river takes a southernly course and enters the Mettur reservoir.<ref name=law/> The river carries ] which makes the "down-river" land fertile.


At Hogenakkal the river spreads out over a wide area of sandy beaches, then flows through to the ] and creates a 60 sq mi. lake called ]. Built in 1934, this project improved ] and provided ].<ref>{{cite web At Hogenakkal, the river spreads out over a wide area of sandy beaches, then flows through to the ] and creates a 60 sq mi. lake called ]. Built in 1934, this project improved ] and provided ].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.cauvery.com/cauvery_river.html |url=http://www.cauvery.com/cauvery_river.html
|title=Cauvery River in Southern India |title=Cauvery River in Southern India
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==Weather== ==Weather==
The best season to visit is soon after the monsoons, when the river is in full spate. But some tourists prefer to visit during off-season to skip the crowd. the The temperature in Summer varies between Max 34 Degree Celsius to Min 23 Degree Celsius while during the Winter it is still pleasant and ranges from Max 27 Degree Celsius to Min 13 Degree Celsius<ref>http://www.hogenakkal.com/services.html</ref>. The best season to visit is soon after the monsoons, when the river is in full spate. But some tourists prefer to visit during off-season to skip the crowd. The temperature in summer varies between Max 34 Degree Celsius to Min 23 Degree Celsius while during the Winter it is still pleasant and ranges from Max 27 Degree Celsius to Min 13 Degree Celsius<ref>http://www.hogenakkal.com/services.html</ref>.


==Bathing== ==Bathing==
Hogenakkal waterfalls is a beautiful picnic spot with its waters supposed to be having curative powers<ref>http://www.hogenakkal.com/</ref>. Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a ]-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic view. People can take bath in the Kaveri river, before and beyond the falls. Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health. Hence bathing in these waters are believed to be curative. Hogenakkal waterfalls is a beautiful picnic spot with its waters supposed to be having curative powers<ref>http://www.hogenakkal.com/</ref>. Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a ]-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic views. People can take bath in the Kaveri river,in front of and behind the falls. Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health. Hence bathing in these waters are believed to be curative.


==Boating== ==Boating==
{{Seealso|Indian coracles}} {{Seealso|Indian coracles}}
] ]
Boating in Hogenakkal is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt the passage of the boats. Local ] operate from the banks of both ] and ] banks of the gorge.<ref name=Sean></ref> This is the main source of income for these boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24m in diameter,<ref name=Sean/> but still can take a load of eight persons at a time.<ref></ref> These coracles are made of ], and with all materials available takes about a day to build.<ref name=Sean/> The bottom of the boats are made water proof by the use of ], but sometimes with sheets of plastic.<ref></ref> Use of plastics in the Hogenakkal vicinity, not just for boats, has been criticised due to problems with pollution.<ref></ref> These boats are steered and propelled using a single paddle, making them unique.<ref name=Sean/> The coracles are locally called as ''parisal'' in ]<ref name=Sean/> and either ''teppa''<ref></ref> or ''harigolu'' in ].<ref name=Sean/> Boating in Hogenakkal is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt passage of the boats. Local ] operate from the banks of both ] and ] banks of the gorge.<ref name=Sean></ref> This is the main source of income for these boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24m in diameter,<ref name=Sean/> but still can take a load of eight persons at a time.<ref></ref> These coracles are made of ], and with all materials available takes about a day to build.<ref name=Sean/> The bottom of the boats are made waterproof by the use of ], but sometimes with sheets of plastic.<ref></ref> Use of plastics in the Hogenakkal vicinity, not just for boats, has been criticised due to problems with pollution.<ref></ref> These boats are steered and propelled using a single paddle, making them unique.<ref name=Sean/> The coracles are locally called as ''parisal'' in ]<ref name=Sean/> and either ''teppa''<ref></ref> or ''harigolu'' in ].<ref name=Sean/>


Freshly caught fish are sold by the gorge and also various vendors selling water and snacks up and down the gorge rowing their parisals is not uncommon. The fish caught include ''katla, robu, kendai, keluthi, valai, mirgal, aranjan'' and ''jilaby''.<ref name=Sean/> Freshly caught fish are sold by the gorge and also various vendors selling water and snacks up and down the gorge rowing their parisals is not uncommon. The fish caught include ''katla, robu, kendai, keluthi, valai, mirgal, aranjan'' and ''jilaby''.<ref name=Sean/>
After leaving the gorge, on the left shore one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fresh fishes be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there. After leaving the gorge, on the left shore, one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fresh fishes be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there.


==Accommodation== ==Accommodation==

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National park
Hogenakkal Falls Hogenakkal Fallsஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி
national park
Waterfall in Tamil Nadu , India
Hogenakkal Falls ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி
LocationTamil Nadu , India
Longest drop20 m
A section of the waterfall
Kaveri river and the surrounding hills at Hogenakkal
This article is about the waterfall. For the village, see Hogenakkal (village). For other uses, see Hogenakkal.

Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls (Template:Lang-ta, Template:Lang-kn) is a waterfall in South India on the Kaveri (or Cauvery) River. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, about 180 km from Bangalore and 46 km from Dharmapuri town. It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara Falls of India". With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world. This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water.

Etymology

When the water falls on the rocks, it appears as if hoge (smoke in Kannada) is emanating from the top of the kal (rock in Kannada) because of the force of the water, hence Hogenakkal (smoking rocks). It is also called as Marikottayam by the people of Tamil Nadu.

River

Main article: Kaveri river

The Kaveri River is considered to begin from Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down. At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places, the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls, the river takes a southernly course and enters the Mettur reservoir. The river carries sediment which makes the "down-river" land fertile.

At Hogenakkal, the river spreads out over a wide area of sandy beaches, then flows through to the Mettur Dam and creates a 60 sq mi. lake called Stanley Reservoir. Built in 1934, this project improved irrigation and provided hydropower.

Weather

The best season to visit is soon after the monsoons, when the river is in full spate. But some tourists prefer to visit during off-season to skip the crowd. The temperature in summer varies between Max 34 Degree Celsius to Min 23 Degree Celsius while during the Winter it is still pleasant and ranges from Max 27 Degree Celsius to Min 13 Degree Celsius.

Bathing

Hogenakkal waterfalls is a beautiful picnic spot with its waters supposed to be having curative powers. Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a spa-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic views. People can take bath in the Kaveri river,in front of and behind the falls. Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health. Hence bathing in these waters are believed to be curative.

Boating

See also: Indian coracles
Gorge of Hogenakkal Falls during the dry-season

Boating in Hogenakkal is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt passage of the boats. Local coracles operate from the banks of both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka banks of the gorge. This is the main source of income for these boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24m in diameter, but still can take a load of eight persons at a time. These coracles are made of bamboo, and with all materials available takes about a day to build. The bottom of the boats are made waterproof by the use of hides, but sometimes with sheets of plastic. Use of plastics in the Hogenakkal vicinity, not just for boats, has been criticised due to problems with pollution. These boats are steered and propelled using a single paddle, making them unique. The coracles are locally called as parisal in Tamil and either teppa or harigolu in Kannada.

Freshly caught fish are sold by the gorge and also various vendors selling water and snacks up and down the gorge rowing their parisals is not uncommon. The fish caught include katla, robu, kendai, keluthi, valai, mirgal, aranjan and jilaby. After leaving the gorge, on the left shore, one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fresh fishes be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there.

Accommodation

There are two popular places where one can stay overnight:

  • The Tourist Bungalow run by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation
  • Hotel Tamil Nadu

If one plans to stay longer than a day, he/she can take long treks in the surrounding Melagiri Hills and explore the lush, rugged, landscape.

Hogenakkal water project

Main article: Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project

Hogenakal Falls is the location for the Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project proposed by the Tamil Nadu Government. The objective of this project is to provide safe drinking water to the urban and rural areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts. In February 2008, The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has agreed to fund the Rs 1,340-crore project.

See also

References

  1. ^ ARTICLE 262 AND INTER-STATE DISPUTES RELATING TO WATER Ministry of Law, Government of India
  2. "Taluk Information". Tnmaps.tn.nic.in. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  3. Karnataka State Tourism development Corporation
  4. http://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?code=2958730&desc=HOGENAKKAL
  5. "National Portal of India : Know India : State and UTs". India.gov.in. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  6. Dharmapuri district Tamil Nadu Tourism development corporation
  7. location well cited ...
  8. "Hogenakkal row: Time to show restraint - National News – News – MSN India - News". News.in.msn.com. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  9. "2.0 Ga old pyroxenite-carbonatite complex of Hogenakal, Tamil Nadu, South India". Cat.inist.fr. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  10. "Dharmapuri district - places of interest". tamilnadutorism.org. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
  11. "Hogenakal". Mmhills.com. Retrieved 2008-11-07.
  12. "Cauvery River in Southern India". cauvery.com. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
  13. http://www.hogenakkal.com/services.html
  14. http://www.hogenakkal.com/
  15. ^ Boats of South Asia- by Sean McGrail el al.,
  16. The Hindu - Row, row, row your boat
  17. Hide boats at Hogenakal on the river Kaveri, Tamil Nadu- by C Palmer et al.
  18. Garbage ruining Hogenakkal's beauty - The Hindu
  19. Hogenakkal falls
  20. The Hindu - The 1998 story of Hogenakkal
  21. Times of India - Hogenakkal project: Water of hope
  22. Business Line - Japan Bank agrees to fund Hogenakkal water project

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