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Location | Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 31°59′54″N 77°08′26″E / 31.99847°N 77.14043°E |
Type | Surge |
Total height | 150 m (492 ft) [1] |
Palani Falls is a surge waterfall located in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. [2]
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]