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The ] origninates in Karnataka as a stream but gathers momentum from the drop in elevation and becomes bigger as tributaries feed in to it on the way down. At Hogenakkal the Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu as a big river, dropping to lower elevations here and creating numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. It flows on through a forested valley of tall trees, splitting around rocks and outcrops of boulders and little islands, then merging and splitting again. The river carries sediment and makes the land down river fertile. These rocky outcropping are only covered during the monsoon season of rains.<ref name="cauvery">{{cite web | ||
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| Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest of herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance healh, making bathing in these waters curative. Hogemakkal, set in thick, green woods, is considered a sacred bathing place, earning the distinction of a health resort having waterfalls having medicinal effects.<ref name="cauvery"/> | Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest of herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance healh, making bathing in these waters curative. Hogemakkal, set in thick, green woods, is considered a sacred bathing place, earning the distinction of a health resort having waterfalls having medicinal effects.<ref name="cauvery"/> | ||
Revision as of 19:14, 11 November 2006
Hogenakal Falls, on the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is a waterfall in the southern India state of on the Kaveri River. It is located 180 km from Bangalore and 46 km fro Dharmapuri in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.
The river
The Kaveri River origninates in Karnataka as a stream but gathers momentum from the drop in elevation and becomes bigger as tributaries feed in to it on the way down. At Hogenakkal the Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu as a big river, dropping to lower elevations here and creating numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. It flows on through a forested valley of tall trees, splitting around rocks and outcrops of boulders and little islands, then merging and splitting again. The river carries sediment and makes the land down river fertile. These rocky outcropping are only covered during the monsoon season of rains. In places the water falls as much as 20 m, sounding like thunder.
At the picnic spot of Hogenakal the water spreads around over a wide aread creating sandy beachs.
Bathing
Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest of herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance healh, making bathing in these waters curative. Hogemakkal, set in thick, green woods, is considered a sacred bathing place, earning the distinction of a health resort having waterfalls having medicinal effects.
This gives the area a different atmosphere. At Hogenakkal the water spreads for miles around. The locally made boats are called Parisal . A parisal ride will give you a rare experience.
There is a sandy beach , due to accumulation of Sand, where one can relax. Hogenakal Falls means Smoking Rocks in Kannada.It can be accessed from both the states of Tamilnadu and Karnataka. The river Kaveri at this point is a boundary between the two states.
At Hogenakal the water spreads for miles around and on these waters cruising on country made dinghies (PARISAL) is possible. Parisal ride will give an enthralling experience. Surrounding by hills at various heights Hogenakal offers the visitors a different ambience and refreshing relaxations. One could also take bath in the falls. Oil massaging by local people is a different experience. As the river flows throughout the year Hogenakal can be visited all days through the year. There are enough transport facility available from Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri.
Notes
- ^ "Dharmapuri district - places of interest". tamilnadutorism.org. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
- ^ "Hogenakal Falls - Healthy Mist". cauvery.com. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
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