Palani

India

Palani is a town in Tamil Nadu, India

thumb There are lot of places to see in and around Palani.

  • Kodaikanal. This is another beautiful hill station about 64 km from Palani.
  • Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls. Located near Pappampatti; Palani, it has a water falls at the back of the dam. Once you reach the dam, one can find the way to go to falls with the help of the local villagers. There is a small trekking route available to reach the Kumbai which is about 1 km from the falls.
  • Mariamman Kovil. This is but one of the famous temples in the surrounding area. This temple is located about 1 km from the bus stand.
  • Murugan Temple. This is the prime attraction in Palani. One has top climb 670 steps to reach the temple. Alternatively,there is a Haulage Winch (a small rope train) and a Rope Car to go to the temple on the top of the hill. From the hill top, one can have a beautiful view of entire Palani town and the agricultural places around it.
  • Periyanayaki amman kovil or Aanai Kovil. This is one of the oldest temples in Palani. This temple is carved out of stone. There won't be a very large crowd in this temple.
  • Thekkanthottam. Another small water falls near the Palani. Water from this place is taken into Palani through pipes and stored in Palani Hill Water Tank named as Water dam, which then distributed to Palani after filtration. To reach this water falls, you have to take bus from Palani and get down at Thekkan thottam, where there is a forest department check post. From the village you have to walk 3 to 4 km to reach the falls. The places on there are beautiful and pleasant. On the way you can find a small dam. after that the path becomes difficult. Actually there is no pathway after this point. you have to climb small rocks and find your own way. you can find many small water falls of about 6-7ft height. The mountain on the two sites of the path looks really good and dense. There is no way of getting lost in the forest, as you can always find your way back by following the water ways.
  • Tiru Avinankudi Temple. This temple is at the foot of the Palani Hills. This is oldest and largest temple. Usually before going to the main hill temple, devotees visit this temple.
  • Varathamanathi Dam. A picnic spot where children can amuse themselves. It is on the way to Thekkanthottam and about 7km from Palani. you can reach there by city buses and buses bound for Kodaikanal.
  • Amaravathi Dam. Amaravathi Dam is 35 km from Palani town. And the Amaravathi Sagar Crocodile park is 1 kilometre before the Amaravathy dam site.

Kodaikanal. This is another beautiful hill station about 64 km from Palani.

Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls. Located near Pappampatti; Palani, it has a water falls at the back of the dam. Once you reach the dam, one can find the way to go to falls with the help of the local villagers. There is a small trekking route available to reach the Kumbai which is about 1 km from the falls.

Mariamman Kovil. This is but one of the famous temples in the surrounding area. This temple is located about 1 km from the bus stand.

Murugan Temple. This is the prime attraction in Palani. One has top climb 670 steps to reach the temple. Alternatively,there is a Haulage Winch (a small rope train) and a Rope Car to go to the temple on the top of the hill. From the hill top, one can have a beautiful view of entire Palani town and the agricultural places around it.

Periyanayaki amman kovil or Aanai Kovil. This is one of the oldest temples in Palani. This temple is carved out of stone. There won't be a very large crowd in this temple.

Thekkanthottam. Another small water falls near the Palani. Water from this place is taken into Palani through pipes and stored in Palani Hill Water Tank named as Water dam, which then distributed to Palani after filtration. To reach this water falls, you have to take bus from Palani and get down at Thekkan thottam, where there is a forest department check post. From the village you have to walk 3 to 4 km to reach the falls. The places on there are beautiful and pleasant. On the way you can find a small dam. after that the path becomes difficult. Actually there is no pathway after this point. you have to climb small rocks and find your own way. you can find many small water falls of about 6-7ft height. The mountain on the two sites of the path looks really good and dense. There is no way of getting lost in the forest, as you can always find your way back by following the water ways.

Tiru Avinankudi Temple. This temple is at the foot of the Palani Hills. This is oldest and largest temple. Usually before going to the main hill temple, devotees visit this temple.

Varathamanathi Dam. A picnic spot where children can amuse themselves. It is on the way to Thekkanthottam and about 7km from Palani. you can reach there by city buses and buses bound for [[Kodaikanal]].

Amaravathi Dam. Amaravathi Dam is 35 km from Palani town. And the Amaravathi Sagar Crocodile park is 1 kilometre before the Amaravathy dam site.

  • Trekking to Kodaikannal, Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls, Thakkan thotam
  • Site seeing in Kodaikannal
  • Visit temples in and around Palani

ATMs from most nationalised Banks are available within the town.

You can buy panchamirtham, vibhuti, medals of Muruga, toys, handicrafts, pictures of the Lord, publications of the Devasthânam. You can bargain for the prices.

Industries: textile mills, manufacture of panchamirtham, production of vibhuti (sacred ash), making of steel furniture at Govt. pressed metal factory, manufacture of fruit juices and of stone grinders.

A lot of South Indian restaurants (Vegetarian and Non-Veg) are available in Palani town. Few restaurants serve Chinese and North Indian foods too.

Palani is famous for its Panchamirtam, which is made of five fruits. Its one of the unique sweets which you cannot see or taste anywhere else in the world.

All soft drinks are available in almost all small shops near Temple and in the town. Fresh fruit juices are also available in the fruit shops around the temple and near bus stand. Tender coconut is available in plenty as Palani/Pollachi areas have coconut plantations.

Be skeptical about what the horse drivers tell you. They may defraud you.

Hospitals: - Palani has lot of hospitals which operate for 24 Hours including the Government Hospitals.

Important Phone Numbers:

  • Police Control Tower - 100
  • Fire Station - 101