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Drive to Hogenakkal Falls

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Hogenakkal falls is located Tamil Nadu, about 40 km from Dharmapuri and 180 - 200 km from Bangalore, depending on the route you choose. This spot rose to fame when it was pictured in the '90s movie "Roja". Tourists flock to this spot every weekend, many from Bangalore, as the drive to the place is an absolute treat to the petrolheads. Winter is the best season to go there apparently. Planning This was an impulsive trip, with very little planned, I just wanted to have a road trip. Just looked up the route on google maps and drove down to the place. There are a few alternatives to the route itself, but I chose the one with the best road. Though Google says its 160 km, the odometer ran to 194 km on this route. View Driving directions to Hogenakkal Falls, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India in a larger map There are few pit stop points along the way, and since I was cruising in top gear I didn't feel like stopping. We got stuck in a 30 min traffic stall at Hosur, b...