Hogenakkal Falls
Known as the "Niagara of India," a dramatic set of waterfalls on the Kaveri River at the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border.
340 km from Chennai (approx. 6 hours via NH44)
Best time: July to January (monsoon and post-monsoon)
How to Get There
Drive via NH44 to Krishnagiri, then take the state highway through Dharmapuri to Hogenakkal. Government buses run from Koyambedu to Dharmapuri, with connecting buses to Hogenakkal. The route passes through scenic rocky terrain in the last stretch.
Things to See & Do
- 1Coracle (circular boat) rides through the falls
- 2Main falls, spectacular during monsoon (July to October)
- 3Oil massage on the river rocks by traditional masseurs
- 4Swimming in the natural pools (calm season only)
- 5Hanging bridge and viewpoints
Travel Tips
- Visit during or just after monsoon (August to November) for the most water
- Coracle rides are regulated by the Forest Department; buy tickets at the counter
- Avoid weekends and holidays for a less crowded experience
- Carry a change of clothes, as you will get wet on the coracle ride
- The road from Dharmapuri is narrow, so drive carefully