Thalaiyar Falls (or Rat Tail Falls near Dum Dum rock) - Kodaikanal

This is also called as Rat tail falls. One of the tallest falls in Asia with a 975 ft sheer drop, it can be viewed from 13th kilometer on the Ghat road to Kodaikanal. As soon as you ascend the Kodai Ghat road, there is a place called 'Dum Dum Rock' View point, that provides a panoramic view of the Rat Tail Falls and the Manjalaar Dam below. There is a view tower near the small park, from where you can have a real good view and is worth a few snaps. It is mythical belief that Lord Muruga used to visit the Rock on his entourage to Palani. Local people still have rituals corresponding to this belief and regularly offer prayers in this rock, and create drum-noise during the prayers, hence the name 'Dum Dum Rock'. The falls is located on the opposite hill from the Ghat Road, and has no access road or path. So it is best viewed from the road side benches only.

Photo by : bryanplymale in flickr	Photo by : bryanplymale in flickr
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