Palani Falls

Palani Falls is a surge waterfall located in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.[2]

Palani Falls
Location in Himachal Pradesh
Palani Falls (India)
LocationKullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates31.99847°N 77.14043°E / 31.99847; 77.14043
TypeSurge
Total height150 m (492 ft)[1]

Location

The waterfall, descending from a height of 150 m (492 ft),[3] is situated in Kullu district, and lies at a distance of about 6 km (3.7 mi) north of the Bijli Mahadev Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.[4][5] The waterfall is encircled by pine forests and rocky cliffs.[6]

Every year in March, a fair is held at the waterfall, when thousands of tourists and devotees gather to bathe in its waters, which are believed to be sacred.[7][8]

The waterfall is accessible by road. The nearest airport is Kullu–Manali Airport.[9]

References
  1. https://www.himachalonline.in/about/tourism/water-bodies-in-himachal-pradesh
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  3. "Waterfalls in India - World Waterfall Database". www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  4. Himachal, Insta (2022-05-22). "These waterfalls in Himachal Pradesh deserve a visit at Least Once in Your Lifetime". Insta Himachal. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  5. "Waterfalls in Himachal, Lakes in Himachal, Hot Springs Himachal". www.himachalonline.in. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  6. "7 stunning waterfalls in Himachal Pradesh". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  7. Rahul (2017-06-10). "9 Spellbinding Waterfalls To Visit In Himachal Pradesh". Walking Wanderer. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  8. "Waterfalls in Himachal, Lakes in Himachal, Hot Springs Himachal". www.himachalonline.in. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
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