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Palani Hills

Palani

Palani Hills  in Tamilnadu, the abode of Lord Muruga.

Palani Hills has two prime attractions : pilgrimage to the holiest shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, the patron deity of Tamil Nadu and Nature tourism surrounding the forest covered slopes on the edges of the western Ghats.

Palani sits on the apex of the triangle (Munnar-Kodaikanal-Madurai), three very popular touring attractions in South India.

Route Map Kochi Coimbatore Madurai Elephant-Valley
Kochi Coimbatore Madurai Elephant-Valley

Kochi - Elephant Valley : 280 km (8hr drive)
Madurai - Elephant Valley : 110 km (3hr drive)
Coimbatore- Elephant Valley : 170 km (5hr drive)

Elephant Valley - Palani : 60km ( 2hr drive)
Elephant Valley - Kodaikanal : 20km ( 1hr drive)


Gateway at the foothills to the hilltop Muruga Temple of Palani.
Gateway at the foothills to the hilltop Muruga Temple of Palani.

Gateway at the foothills to the hilltop Muruga Temple of Palani.

Flower vendors at the foothills of Palani
Flower vendors at the foothills of Palani

Flower vendors at the foothills of Palani

Plani-town
Palani Town

Town square the steps to hilltop starts.

Palani-Temple
Palani Temple in the night

Palani Temple at night

Palani-signage
Signage atop the temple

OM (blue) and MURUGA (orange) in Tamil. Signage atop Lord Muruga temple at Palani, Tamilnadu

Palani-foothills
Entrance to the Steps at the town square.

Palani Temple gateway to the hilltop

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