A quick search in google maps didn't yield conclusive results. It shows 3 options : Krishnagiri-Dharmapuri (180 Kms on NH7 ) , Dharmapuri (160 Kms) and kanakapura (150 kms). After checking with Prasanna and then in team-bhp blogs, identified another route through Denkanikottai-Ancetty which is only 120 Kms. Since i haven't heard of these places and that the almighty google hasn't shown in firstplace , i was hesitating if should take this route , that too with Sutha (this is her first trip on bike). But decide to take this risk and it turned out to be a good decision .
There is a road marked to Denkanikottai just after AshokLeyland factory on NH7 before crowded hosur town just after a petrol bunk. Filled up petrol there and continued. To my surprise the road was broad enough , smooth and and the view - scenic. To top it all it was completely traffic free even at 10 AM , making it as a stress free ride. Every 20-30 km a large village lies on the road. Except this the entire road was lined with forest area & fields ploughed and ready for farming. I couldn't get a clue of what they are planning to grow over there.There were couple of places where ornamental flowers where grown.
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
We need to pay Rs 5 - 10 at couple of places for entry tax/parking etc and finally reached the falls. it wasn't a crowded day as i can see that most of the shops were shut. A lady asked us to buy fish and that she would fry and make it ready by the time we get back from the falls. I bought 2 fishes weighing about 1.5 Kgs (Rs 110 / Kg) and handed it to the lady. Then we went to the falls. It was mesmerising to look at . At the first place we can go near the falls to that extent that moisturised wind from the falls would drench us in a matter of few minutes . Didn't want to risk my camera and hence moved off after taking few pics. Next at the end of the hill , there was excellent view of river flowing gently , falling fiercely and then following mighty towards mettur. Spend couple of hours in total here.Had we started earlier in the morning , we could have spent more time. This is a place where you can spend many more hours.
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
From Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
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Hogenakkal Drive - July 13, 2013 |
Nice da... super photos. .. wish I were there
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