Kodaikanal & Hogenakkal Falls

Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. The Kurinji Flower is in full bloom around December once in 12 years, and it bathes the valley in a beautiful sea of blue. Its because of this the hills are known as Nilgiris (Nil means Blue and Giri means Hill).

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Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls (Tamil: ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி) is a waterfall in South India on the river Kaveri. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, about 180 km (110 mi) from Bangalore and 46 km (29 mi) from Dharmapuri town. It s sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India". With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world. This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water. At many places the falls descends as far as 20 mtrs. The water also makes a continuous thundering sound.� This gives the area a different atmosphere. At Hogenakkal the water spreads for miles around. The locally made boats are called� Parisal� . A parisal ride will give you a rare experience. � Surrounded by hills at various heights, Hogenakkal offers the visitors a different ambience and is a refreshing place to relax. Fresh fish caught in the river is cooked and served. One can also take bath in the falls. � Local people give oil massages. As the river flows through out the year, Hogenakkal can be visited through the year. To add attraction the forest department maintains a mini zoo and a crocodile park here. The New Moon days in the months in January or Thai and in July or Adi are special for the pilgrims who arrive to take a dip in the river. However on Adi 18th, which is in August, a festival to the river goddess is celebrated. � �