Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu
bordering Karnataka is a place where rocks and water interplay to produce a
unique symphony of nature. Water keeps
gushing from all around into a lake in which coracles (small round rafts)
carrying tourists dance blissfully to the rhythms of the nature’s symphony.
I visited the place the
other day with a group of students. It
was an awesome experience. The rocks
that tower all around you like a mammoth fortress look like a phenomenal sculpture. Water has created its own unique artwork in
those carbonatite rocks. One can spend
hours admiring the beauty of those rocks.
You can admire the waterfalls all around if you prefer. The place is also described as the Niagara
Falls of India because of the number of waterfalls that straddle the
rocks.
I love water. In fact, it’s quite a love affair that I
share with water. Water embraces you
totally. It engulfs you. It swallows you. But love affairs are private and I didn’t
jump into the waters of Hogenakkal precisely for that reason. Moreover, I was put off quite much by the
waste thrown by tourists into the water in certain places. With a little effort from the government’s
side, the place can be converted into a mesmerising tourist spot.
Hogenekkal is a rare work
of nature’s art. Rocks and water create
a distinctive magic there.
Some pictures from the place:
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Getting ready for the coracle ride |
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Let's go. |
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Get, Set, Go |
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Rocks and Water |
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Rocks tell stories |
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Did the carving hurt you, Rock? |
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Even the coracle man knows when to stop rowing |
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Carve me too, Waters |
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Not rocks only |
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Wow!
Did you notice that little white spot against the greenery? |
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Have a splash before we wind off |
Beautiful pics
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletevery scenic place it is...
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteWow !!! the place is just amazing,the big rocks and their designs are awesome....the beauty of nature.
ReplyDeleteAs much as the place is beautiful so your description is.
Wish i could visit this place.
The place is fantastic. So much so I forgot to click snaps of the waterfall. I was so engrossed.
DeleteThanks for enlightening Sir. How to reach there ?
ReplyDeleteFrom Salem in Tamil Nadu it's about 100 km. You can go from Bangalore too. But you may have to rely on private vehicle as there is no good public transport system there.
DeleteAmazing place. Loved the post n pics.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. Thank you.
Deletebeautiful pics
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteBeautiful clicks. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you here after such a long time.
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