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Hogenakkal Falls (Tamil: ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி, Kannada: ಹೊಗೆನಕಲ್ ಫಾಲ್ಸ್) is a waterfall in South India on the Kaveri River. It is located in the Dharmapuri district, state of Tamil Nadu,[1][2][3] situated at the borders of Karnataka.[4] It is about 140 kms from Bangalore and 46 kms from Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, and reputedly one of the most beautiful places in Tamil Nadu. [5]
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[edit] Etymology
When the water falls on the rocks it appears as if smoke is emanating from the rocks because of the force of the water. As it appears like smoke (hoge in Kannada) from the top of the rocks(kallu in Kannada) when the water falls on it, it is called Hogenakkal.[6] It is also called as Marikottayam by the people of Tamil Nadu. [7].
[edit] Kaveri river
The Kaveri River river is considered to rise at 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.[1] 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.[1]
[edit] Hogenakkal Water Project
Hogenakal falls is the location for the Hogenakal water supply and fluorosis mitigation 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.
[edit] Bathing
Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health, making bathing in these waters curative. 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 view.
[edit] Boating
The Hogenakkal boating is undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)[8][9]. During the dry-season, only a few water falls are strong. This allows for boating within the gorge. The boats are small and round, but still easily fit five passengers plus the "captain".
Fisherman catch fish within the gorge, and this fresh fish can be bought right there. Also, various vendors row their round-boats up and down the gorge and sell water, chips and other such items. After leaving the gorge, on the left shore one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fish be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b c ARTICLE 262 AND INTER-STATE DISPUTES RELATING TO WATER Ministry of Law, Government of India
- ^ http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=05&blk_name='Pennagaram'&dcodenew=9&drdblknew=3
- ^ Karnataka State Tourism Developement Corporation
- ^ Dharmapuri district Tamil Nadu Tourism developement corporation
- ^ Hogenakal Falls - Healthy Mist...
- ^ Dharmapuri district - places of interest. tamilnadutorism.org. Retrieved on 2006-11-11.
- ^ http://www.mmhills.com/hogenakal.htm
- ^ http://www.tn.gov.in/spc/tenthplan/CH_11_4.PDF
- ^ http://www.tn.gov.in/policynotes/archives/policy2004-05/tourism2004-05-2.htm
