page_title: Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
section_title: Geology
hierarchical_section_title: Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park / Geology
caption_attribution_description: English: "Rattail Falls" (Thaliyar Falls) is clearly visible from the Madurai Ghat Road going up to Kodaikanal, Palni Mountains, an outshoot of the Western Ghats. It is possible to hike to the top of the Falls, starting from Mooliyar, but a guide would be recommended for the first time. About a 6 or 7 hour hike there and back or down to the dam on the plains.
context_page_description: The Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is a proposed protected area in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu India. The park will be an upgrade and expansion of the 736.87 km² Palani Wildlife Sanctuary which was to be established in 2008. The park includes about 36% of the 2,068 square kilometres in the Palani Hills. The park is located between latitude 10°7' - 10°28' N and longitude 77°16' - 77°46' E. Central location is 1.5 kilometres east northeast of Silver Cascade Waterfall and 4 kilometres E X NE of Kodaikanal Lake.
caption: 12. Thaliar Falls 975 feet (297 m) high
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