Caution
Hogenakkal Falls in May
Tamil Nadu, India
Why May scores 2/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Coracle ride through waterfalls — thrilling, Fish spa fun, Dramatic waterfall views
Elevation
300m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 | — |
| February | 2/5 | — |
| March | 2/5 | — |
| April | 2/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | — |
| June | 3/5 | June at Hogenakkal: 24–33°C, Kaveri rising with early flows. Coracle rides run but suspended on high-water days — shoulder, oil-massage trail fine. |
| July | 4/5 | July at Hogenakkal: 24-30°C, Kaveri swells and coracle rides run through thundering falls. Solid window — core monsoon flow, spray heavy, check ferry advisories. |
| August | 4/5 | August at Hogenakkal: 24-30°C, sustained monsoon keeps the falls at full volume and coracles running. Works well — 2,000-year oil-massage tradition stays active. |
| September | 5/5 | September at Hogenakkal: 24-32°C, Cauvery at strong post-monsoon flow, coracle rides through the cascades at their best. Oil massage stalls on the riverbank run all day. |
| October | 5/5 | October at Hogenakkal: 22-32°C, post-monsoon Cauvery at full volume — coracle rides through the falls run all day and the riverside oil-massage tradition is at its busiest. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Hogenakkal: 22–32°C, Kaveri still running strong after the monsoon. Coracle rides through the falls at their most scenic. |
| December | 3/5 | December at Hogenakkal: 22–31°C, Kaveri flow settling. Coracle rides run — shoulder, falls narrower than monsoon, oil-massage tradition always on. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
300m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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