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Creating the mesmerizing falls in Shivanasamudra, the mighty Cauvery turns east to flow in all her beauty. Before reaching the Mettur dam, the Cauvery falls from a great height to make a stunning display of her power. This is Hogenekkal. The fall is so robust that it creates sheets of wind sprinkling many droplets of water all around. It is as though thick smoke is moving towards us. Hence, the falls gets its name Hogenekkal: Hoge means smoke. When the water gushes in joy over the boulders, they create tiny rapids. Sometimes, when sunlight falls over these rapids, beautiful rainbows form. To get close to the falls, one must take a coracle ride for one km against the flow of the river. At Hogenekkal, the Cauvery splits into two streams and several branches before dropping down in a gush. During the monsoon, her force is immense, and it is difficult to go near her although the splendour of the falls is visible from afar. In the other seasons, the falls are a milder version of her fierce nature, and it is possible to get closer. The fish food and oil massage here are famous.

About Shanmukha Temple situated on shrungagiri hill has a breathtaking architecture with a unique temple vimana consisting of the Six faces of lord shanmuga. Shrungagiri Shanmukha Temple located in RajaRajeshwari Nagar, is one of the important tourist destination and religious places of Bangalore. The Shrungagiri Shanmukha temple is the first of its kind not only in the country, but also in the world. The silent features of the Shrungagiri Shanmukha temple are the Sanctum Sanctorum (Garbha Gudi) is of traditional design, while the exterior of the Shrungagiri Shanmukha temple is of architectural design and the Temple Tower (Gopuram) is totally unique depicting the six faces of Lord Shanmukha. Where is it Shrungagiri Shanmukha temple is situated on a hillock which is 240 ft from the ground level. The total height of the temple is 123 ft of which the six faced Gopuram itself is 62 ft (including 19 ft up to neck). The Crystal Dome above the Gopuram has a height of 42 ft with 33 ft Diameter and 105 ft Circumference. The six faces of Lord Shanmukha are 6 Inches thick concrete moulded structures. The uniqueness of Shrungagiri Shanmukha temple is the roof of temple is fixed with a Sun Tracking System having 2 vertical and 2 horizontal sun light sensors, the position of these sensors themselves face to the Sun from morning till evening and track maximum Sun rays at any given point of time during the day. The Sun rays thus tracked are directed on to the main deity, from any direction, enabling 'Surya Kirana Abhisheka' to Lord Shanmukha right from early morning. Where is it This temple is situated in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. How to Reach: There will be many BMTC Buses to Shringagiri Shanmukha temple. one can go by own vehicle through Rajrajeshwari Arch.