Tamil Nadu, India

Hogenakkal Falls

The "Niagara of India" — a dramatic stretch of cascades on the Kaveri river, best after the southwest monsoon.

Right nowupdated 17 h ago

Hogenakkal Falls is in good shape right now. 136 mm in 30 days, 48 mm in last 7 — falls should be flowing strongly. A short trip this week looks worthwhile.

Confidence: 84%

Weather

7-day forecast

24°C100% humidity

↘️4 km/h wind

Sat 17

33°

24°

16 mm

↘️14

Sun 18

31°

23°

9 mm

↘️8

Mon 19

30°

23°

9 mm

↘️11

Tue 20

33°

23°

10 mm

↘️8

Wed 21

29°

23°

20 mm

↙️9

Thu 22

31°

24°

19 mm

↖️12

Fri 23

31°

22°

12 mm

↙️6

☀️ Sun & Daylight

today

🌅 Sunrise

06:07 AM

🌇 Sunset

06:00 PM

📸 Golden hour

05:30 PM

⏱️ Daylight

11h 52m

Dawn 05:47 AM · Dusk 06:20 PM · Critical for ADV rides — avoid mountain roads after dusk.

📖 About — Hogenakkal Falls

Hogenakkal Falls is a waterfall in South India on the Kaveri river on the border between Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu and Chamrajnagar district of Karnataka. It is located 46 km (29 mi) from Dharmapuri and 199 km (124 mi) from Chamrajnagar. The Government of Tamil Nadu made a proposal to convert the falls into providing drinking water for the state.

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🕐 Visitor Info

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Timings

Waterfall area: 06:00-18:00 | Coracle rides: 08:30-17:00 | Crocodile Park: 09:00-17:00 | Medicinal baths: 08:00-16:00

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Entry Fee

Waterfall entry: ₹5 | Coracle ride: ₹750-₹1,000 per boat (3-4 people) | Crocodile Park: ₹20 | Parking: ₹30-₹50 | Medicinal bath: ₹50-₹100

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Closed On

Closed during heavy monsoon floods (check Dharmapuri District Collector updates).

🛣️ Road Conditions

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Good road from Dharmapuri (46 km). Last 5 km narrow village road. Can get crowded on weekends. Entry tickets at Sholayar check-post (2 km before falls).

💡 Check local traffic updates before travelling. Conditions may change due to weather or construction.

Traveller Rating

Trip Cost Estimate

Days at Hogenakkal Falls

Travellers

Accommodation (Forest guesthouse)₹4,500

Food & drinks (local meals)₹1,800

Local transport (within destination)₹1,200

Per person₹7,500

Total for 2 people₹15,000

Mid-range estimate. Excludes travel to/from Hogenakkal Falls, activities & entrance fees.

Air Quality

No station within 15 km.

Crowd Level

Busy

Popular right now — book accommodation early.

Rainfall

24 hours14 mm

7 days48 mm

30 days136 mm

7-Day Forecast

Sun🌧️31°24°8mm

Mon⛈️33°24°9.2mm

Tue🌦️33°23°3.1mm

Wed🌧️31°24°11mm

Thu🌧️31°24°14.2mm

Fri🌧️30°23°17.5mm

Sat🌧️31°22°20.5mm

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Travel Tips for Hogenakkal Falls

🍽️ Food Safety

•Avoid raw street food near waterfall entry points — high tourist turnover means variable hygiene.
•Stick to freshly cooked meals; avoid pre-cut fruits from roadside vendors.
•Carry your own water — local streams are not safe to drink.

Try locally: Corn on the cob roasted on charcoal · Local thali at dhaba near forest roads · Sugarcane juice (watch for ice)

🏨 Where to Stay

Forest guesthouses₹800–₹2,000/night

Book via state forest department website for authentic stays near the falls.

Town hotels₹1,200–₹3,000/night

Stay in the nearest town for better food options and mobile connectivity.

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