Waterfalls & Lakes
Thalaiyar Falls
Waterfall in Palani Hills
Plan your visit
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About
Thalaiyar Falls, also known as Rat Tail Falls or Eli Vaal Aruvi, is a waterfall in Dindigul District, located on the Manjalar River, one of the tributaries of Vaigai river which flows in the south of Tamil Nadu State, South India. It is 297 m (974 ft) tall and is the highest waterfall in Tamil Nadu, the eighth highest waterfall in India and the 267th highest in the world.
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Things to do here
- Visit after the monsoon for the fullest flow
- Stay behind barriers; rocks are slippery
- Ask about boating where it is allowed
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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