Hogenakaal waterfalls: Great leisure point, greater natural healer

The Hogenakaal waterfalls is one of the most popular getaways in Karnataka. Known as India’s Niagara it offers visitors a breathtaking view, a big lake where you can spend the day boating, bathing and playing water games. Scores of people visit the spot every day for leisure, fun and frolic and weekends are especially crowded.
 
However, Hogenakaal falls has a unique property – healing of a myriad of skin diseases. People suffering from skin ailments come here to take the ‘miracle shower’ according to local legend. And, it is not entirely false. The source of the water is the Baramandla River about 350 km from the spot. As the water travels through various places, it collects natural minerals along with it. The water particularly has high sulfur content, a potent ingredient in skin ailment medicines.
 
People with a variety of chronic skin ailments have got relief by taking shower in the falls. You will find people who regularly visit here to take the ‘shower treatment’.  As the word spreads, more and more skin patients are flocking the place.

Natural therapy always advocates for exposure to open outdoors, fresh air, sunshine and clean water. Spending a day in such a spot automatically has great natural health benefits. It helps you unwind, relaxes your senses and rejuvenates your body. So, if you have skin disease or not, there is more than enough excuses to pack your rug sack and head towards the embrace of nature in its best healing form at Hogenakaal.