Palani Hills National Park is a protected wildlife area shares its borders with Kurinjimala Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park in Kerala. Spread over an area of around 736.87 square km., the park was established in the year 2007. The name ‘Palani’ is derived from a temple town that is located at the base of the Palani hills. Large meadows, dense jungle, waterfalls and species are the most attractive points in the park.
The national park consists of a varied range of flora and fauna. Very rich and dense forestry attracts thousands of people to come here again and again. The extensive availability of plants provides a natural habitat for the wildlife. It provides an ideal habitat of wild boars, Nilgiri Tahr, grizzled giant Squirrel, reptiles and Indian elephants. Waters of Palani hills is home to variety of fishes and other aquatic animals.
This Park promotes eco-tourism by organizing adventure activities for tourists through trekking, hiking, camping, mountaineering, rock climbing, bird watching and wildlife safaris. One can enjoy the scenic beauty of flora and fauna by strolling in this womb of Mother Nature. Bear shoal fall, fairy fall, silver cascade, Neptune fall, Pambar fall are some of the 25 most striking waterfalls throughout the park. Travelers often halt here to capture their picturesque sights.
STATE : TAMIL NADU
LOCATION: Nagarhole National Park is Situated 125 km from Mysore on the Karnataka-Kerala border.
LANGUAGE : Tamil and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : The ideal time for coming to Palani Hill National Park is between the months of October to May. However January may experience frosty night temperature that sometimes drops below freezing point.
CLOTHING : Cotton or linen full-sleeve outfits which match with surroundings like dark green, muddy-brown and rocky-grey are the ideal clothing color. Avoid shiny or reflective clothes during park safari which may diverts or attracts wild animals & birds’ attention which may become cause them leaving the place.
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Palani Hill National Park is well connected by motorable roads with different places in South India. There are excellent bus services provided by private and State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Palani Hill National Park to other nearby cities.
The nearest rail-head Kodaikanal is 91 km. away fom Palani Hill National Park. The railhead is well connected by train with different cities and places in India. From the railway station, you can take a taxi or bus to reach Palani Hill National Park.
The nearest airport Madurai is 147 km. away from Palani Hill National Park. The airport is well connected by flights with different cities and places in India. From the airport, you can get a taxi or bus to reach Palani Hill National Park.
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OPENING OF PARK: Palani Hills National Park open throughout the year to visitors.
PERMIT : Permits obtain from the concerned park authority before you make entry to the Park. Tourists can obtain day visit permit at the respective entry gates.
SAFARI TIMING : Wildlife safari timing in Palani Hills National Park is just like most parks in the country.
| Season | Throughout The Year |
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| Morning | 06:00 AM - 08:00 AM |
| Afternoon | 03.00 AM - 05.00 AM |
:The incredible Palani Hills is the natural abode of the variant of wild species. Catching the amazing glimpses of the majestic creatures by Jeep Safari gives you a closer look to the wild life.
JEEP SAFARI IN PILANI HILLS: Palani Hills National Park is the perfect habitat of variety of animals and birds. Three hour open jeep safari will take you through an unspoiled wilderness area with some of the best sightings of wildlife in Palani Hills. The star attraction of the park is the Asiatic Elephant roaming inside their natural habitats.
Jeep Safaris at Palani Hills National Park can be done in morning and afternoon Shift. JEEP Safari at Palani Hills National Park is a delight for adventure lovers and wildlife photographers. It explores especially those places, which are difficult to travel via any other mode of transportation.
