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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. |
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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. It will take around 5 hours from Bangalore if you are coming through Bus. Road till Dharamapuri (NH-7) is good, but after that it is not that good.<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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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>. |
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==Bathing== |
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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. |
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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/> |
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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/> |
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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. |
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There are two popular places where one can stay overnight: |
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* The Tourist Bungalow run by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation |
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* Hotel Tamil Nadu |
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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. |
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==Hogenakkal water project== |
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Hogenakal Falls is the location for the ''Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project'' proposed by the ].<ref></ref> The objective of this project is to provide safe drinking water to the urban and rural areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts.<ref></ref> In February 2008, The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has agreed to fund the Rs 1,340-crore project.<ref></ref> |
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