About Thalaiyar Water Falls:
Thalaiyar Waterfalls resides in Devadanapatti Village in the Dindigul district of Tamilnadu. Thalaiyar falls also known as Rat Tail falls as it looks like a white Rat’s tail. Dum Dum Rock Viewpoint allows people to enjoy the sightseeing of Thalaiyar waterfalls. We can reach the Dum Dum Rock viewpoint by taking a right after Bathlagundu when you’re coming from Dindugal. Thalaiyar river is the main source of Manjalar Dam which is very near to both Dum Dum Rock viewpoint and Thalaiyar waterfalls.
As a matter of fact, Thalaiyar waterfalls is the tallest one in Asia.
Wondering how?
let’s learn from this article.
Go Like a Pro💪:
| Located in | Devadanapatti, Dindugal |
|---|---|
| Best Time for trekking | Dry Season |
| Best time to Visit | Sunny day |
| Go With! | Friends |
| What’s there? | Manjalaar Dam, Falls, Temple |
| Timing | 10 AM to 6 PM |
| View From | Dum Dum Rock Viewpoint |
Tallest Waterfall in Tamilnadu and Asia:
Rat Tail falls is the tallest fall in Tamilnadu and 10th in India. With over 975 feet height of the falls from top to bottom, it becomes Asia’s tallest waterfall.
Confused🤔?
Let’s talk about science. A fall may be defined by multiple categories, in such a way, it is the tallest pony shape (குதிரைவால் அருவி) waterfalls in Asia.
We can go to both the top of the falls as well as the bottom of the falls. But, both are challenging thoughts.
Thalaiyar Falls View From Dum Dum View Point:
Google Map Guide to Rat Tail or Thalaiyar Falls:
Google Map from Dum Dum Rock View Point to Thalaiyar Waterfalls
Manjalar Dam:
Manjalar dam is viewable in Dum Dum Rock viewpoint. It has 4 water spillers. There are 3 sources of water for the dam. Here are those,
- Thalaiyar River
- Varatar River
- Moolaiyar River
These 3 rivers are the reason behind the name of the Manjalar dam.
The dam construction started during The Great Kamarajar period.
Since there are no chemical-related factories, all the fishes here are very healthful to eat.
Moonkilanai Kamakshi Temple:
Moonkilanai Kamakshi temple is situated in Amma Machi which is 3 km away from the Devadanapatti. This temple usually well-crowded on Aadi 18 (Tamil festival) and new moon days. Since Moonkilanai Kamakshi temple is believed as an effective temple, drinking, smoking activities are not allowed.
Hiking to Thalaiyar Waterfalls⛰️:
Guide to reach Thalaiyar falls:
Usually, tour guides take us to the nearest foot of the main falls. But local guides will not help us to go to the foot of the waterfalls or top of the waterfalls.
The foot of the Falls – Thalaiyar falls trekking:
Let’s start hiking from Manjalar dam!
We need a whole day to visit the foot of the waterfalls after the local cab leaves us. Since Rat Tail falls has no clear routes to reach falls bottom, it’s not recommended in the age range of 20 – 50 and ladies. It is challenging for well-trained trekkers to find the right path to reach the waterfalls. Totally it will be the journey of 6-8 km to reach the 975 feet Thalaiyar falls. You need to spend 3-4 hours to reach the closest to the foot of the hills. However, before reaching 3 km of the waterfall we will get wet from the shower of the waterfall.
Top of the Falls – Rat Tail falls trekking:
Now, we can start from Perumal Malai to reach the top of the waterfall!
The main source of water for Thalaiyar falls is from Perumal Malai. We can start trekking with the permission of the forest department. On top, there are some walls that will stop the water from splitting to all places and it make the water go a single way. That’s why it looks like a rat tail. We can even go to the very nearest to the wall but should be very careful.
Dangerous Zone:
Greet to the danger zone of Thalaiyar falls. Did you know that the following animals will interrupt your trip?
- Wild boar🐗
- Bison🐃
- Snakes🐍
- Fire Ant🐜
- Bloodsucking leech
In 2006, 2 western tourists have sadly died in Rat Tail falls as they came for trekking. so we need to more careful when we go trekking in the Thalaiyar waterfalls.
This video may help you to know more about Rat Tail falls.
We accept Thalaiyar Falls is 1 billion+ fire ants home.
If you just proposed to visit the sightseeing of nature🌳🌴, falls⛲ you can enjoy your day in Dum Dum Rock Viewpoint. Still, you need to conscious of Bloodsucking leeches when you visit it.
Nearest Attraction you might see 🏍:
1. Kodaikanal🌳 – 18KM.
2. Palani⛩️ – 63KM.
3. Udumalpet🌲 – 99KM.
4. Pollachi🌴 – 126KM.
5. Coimbatore🌳 – 171KM.
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Good information. Give more good information like this, Thank you!
Is there any local guides available to go to there ?
No, we need to go by ourselves with cautious.
Nice information. Post more places like this.
Can we go all the days to reach the bottom of the falls from manjalar dam? Or is there any particular date to visit?
Thanks for information
Is there any trekking guide service available? Or trekking trip service available?
Devadanapatti’ is a panchayat town in Periyakulam Taluk, Theni district in the Madurai Region, state of Tamil Nadu, India. This is not under dindugal district. Please will publish right information.
Devadana patty is not dindugal Dt. It’s theni
Who will guide to see foot of the falls