To attract more tourists and compete with Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka tourism department is drafting a ₹12 crore project to develop Hogenakkal Falls in collaboration with the forest department. The plan includes a gazebo, parking, recreation centre, restrooms, and food courts, aiming to improve accessibility from the Karnataka side.

Currently, most visitors access the falls from Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu for coracle rides and water sports. Karnataka’s initiative, set under a public-private partnership, seeks to enhance tourism potential while maintaining ecological balance.

Additionally, improvements are planned for Gaganachukki and Barachukki waterfalls, and concerns about tourist exploitation in Tamil Nadu have been factored into Karnataka’s development strategy.