Hogenakkal falls - Route - Restaurants - Cost

Hogenakkal - Weekend Getaway From Bangalore

Hogenakkal

Hogenakkal is a natural waterfall in Dharmapuri district, where the water flows in between the high rocks, creating magnificent experience.  The majestic falls acts as border to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. When you ride Coracle in the falls you can witness that banks belongs to different states either side.

How to Reach Hogenakkal 

Car or Bike would be ultimate option to reach Hogenakkal waterfalls. Bangalore to Hogenakkal Distance is 130 odd kilometers, taking 3.5 to 4 hours. Post Hosur By Pass it is very difficult to find any restaurant till you get closer to Hogenakkal. There are hardly any restrooms on the way post hosur by pass. So the route would be Bangalore - Electronic City Flyover - Take Deviation in Attibele -  Denkanikottai - Hogenakkal . Except for around 5 kms (Not too bad) road is great. Parking facility in Hogenakkal is really good. 

On the way Restaurants and Rest rooms

1. Adyar Anand Bhavan, Anekal

   

Restaurant is Pure Vegetarian with quality food with the price range of mid to high.
Restrooms are in good condition here.

2. Happy Table, Hogenakkal

Restaurant is both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian with quality food and price range of mid to high. You can have food here enjoying nice ambiance of restaurant.
Restrooms are in good condition here.

Amenities on the way

Petrol Bunks
There are more than 20 petrol bunks on the way. However if you are with Shell Petrol, then we suggest you to get full tank done in Bangalore.

Nitrogen Refill Station 

PM Fuels Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Denkanikottai

Things to do in Hogenakkal

Coracle ride

Yes. Coracle ride is the prime thing in Hogenakkal. Pretty wide coracles, than normal, which can fit in around 5-6 people easily are the one which you need to hire. There is a booking point in Hogenakkal Coracle boarding location. It costs 750 INR for a coracle ride.  You may spend between 1 to 2 hour in ride. You will be provided with Safety jacket, which is a must wear, considering the deepeness of River Cauvery. Best thing is you need not share coracle with unknowns or strangers. They ride it for 750 even if you are one or five. 

Are kids allowed in coracle?

As per the notice board, kids are not allowed if they are below 10 years. However you can take your just born too, as there is no objection literally shown in any part of your coracle trip. 

Massage

Get oil massage on the banks of Cauvery, (only for men) in the native Tamilnadu style sitting on steps of bank. Charges would be 100 to 200 INR. This will be followed by bath, which you should get done yourself.

Swim

There are good amount of locations closer by where you can dip yourself in water for a short swim. Make sure that area and water is clean. 

Shop

Shop while you are on coracle ride for Lays, cool drinks or fish. Make sure you do not throw waste into water. 

How will be Hogenakkal falls in July?

Waterfall has less water this July . Below are the Hogenakkal pics taken on second week of July 2019. There are around 2-3 walls which we can witness, so don't go with the fancy post in Google. If you would like to witness waterfalls in either rocks, then prefer visiting in September or October.

The best time to visit Hogenakkal is between August to October.

Experience is when your coracle goes below the waterfall and you get water sprinkled all over you. 

Adventure is when he rows the coracle in high speed, and you not asking him to stop. 

Best Thing is you can experience both in July. 

Is hogenakkal Safe? 

Accidents in Hogenakkal is pretty common in the month of september or october. Currently these accidents has come to control with the introduction of Dharmapuri District Administration. But one can stay safe by following these musts. 

1. Listen to Oarsmen 

In Coracle , balancing weight is prime thing which coracle guys are expert at. So considering your weight , if a Oarsmen asks you to sit somewhere in boat, please do so. Rather than you choosing your preferable place. Also don't stand when your coracle ride is on.

2. Avoid Selfies

Selfies are not so okay if you are risking your life. Bending towards water for better shots may drown you with your loved once. So be responsible. 

3. Stop asking for adventures

If you are asking for swirl (revolving coracle) in high speed, it is you who is responsible. Oarsmen knows swimming to save himself. Don't ask him to stop in between , so that you can climb the rock and start fishing. They may do it with the interest of money. But there is nothing as risky as that if water level raises in matter of minutes.

4. Drinks

Whether you ride coracle or oarsmen, if you are drunk and on coracle, there can be many things that may go against your wish.

5. Wear Safety Jacket

Safety jacket is mandatory in Hogenakkal. Still you can see many taking out once they get into coracle. May it be for pics, may it be because of they feel that, the jacket is dirty. Make sure that your kids wear too. The depth of water could be 90 to 100 feet. That is equal to 4 floor building in Bangalore.

Is Hogenakkal falls open now?

Update: 25-Jun-2020 Hogenakkal coracle ride and falls are closed now till the next update from Dharmapuri Deputy commissioner due to COVID-19.

Update: 23-07-2020 Hogenakkal coracle ride and falls are closed now till the next update from Dharmapuri Deputy commissioner due to increase in water level .

Yes. Hogenakkal falls is open in July 2019. Usually in the month of July or August, falls would get closed if Dams of Karnataka releases water. However as the rain in delta region of Karnataka is less this year. We can expect Hogenakkal to be open at least till start of August 2019.

Best time to visit Hogenakkal falls

Best time to visit Hogenakkal falls is between August to January of every year. If there is good rainfall in delta of Cauvery in Karnataka , then you can expect good flow in July too. For year 2019, things did not work well in July. 

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Cost Factor

Petrol or Diesel may cost 1300 to 1500

Lunch 500

Coracle ride 750

Tips to driver 200

Entry/Parking Fees 50

Hogenakkal Opening time

Open Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM