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PAPANASAM WATERFALLS / AGASTHIYAR WATERFALLS

Papanasam, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

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Located in the Western Ghats, Papanasam Falls is a prominent tourist destination in Tamil Nadu and is usually frequented by devotees of the Papanasanathar Temple. Formed over Thamirabarani River, Papanasam Falls drop down from a height of 120 meters. The river Thamirabarani, which flows from the Western Ghats of the Podhigai Hills, reaches the plains at Papanasam. This is highly revered by the locals both for their immense beauty and religious significance. Papanasam means absolution of sins and it is an important pilgrim center where people take bath in the sacred water to relieve themselves from sins.

Interesting Facts

  • Agasthiyar Temple is situated near the falls.
  • The place is frequented by animals like Tigers and Panthers, which are frequently spotted in the route from Agasthiyar Falls to Papanasam as both are located close to Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

June to November

Do's & Dont's

  • Dispose all empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc only in dustbins.
  • Do not use detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.
  • Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires in the forests. 
  • Do not blare music aloud while passing through the forest areas.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
07:00 AM 05:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Neelamegapuram Bus Stand
17.5 KM 9513508001
Ambasamudram Railway Station
12 KM 139
Trivandrum International Airport
88 KM 0471-2702600

What to Carry

  • Carry Water Bottle and Light Food

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Papanasam 4 KM

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PAPANASAM WATERFALLS / AGASTHIYAR WATERFALLS

Agasthiyar Falls, Road, Papanasam, Tamil Nadu, India

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