Vandaravu

An observation tower in Vandavaru

Vandaravu (Malayalam:വണ്ടറാവു,Tamil: வண்டறாவு) is the highest peak in the Palani hills (Western Ghats) in Tamil Nadu, India.[1]

It shares border between Devikulam taluk in Idukki district and Kodaikanal taluk in Dindigul district.

It is situated in the western edge of upper Palani hills bordering Pambadum Shola National Park (Idukki) in Kerala.

It stands at a height of 2,533 m above sea level. It is the highest point in Dindigul district.

It has an older and higher motorable road in South India from Munnar Top Station to Kodaikanal.

Other prominent peaks are Vembadi shola (2,505m) and Karumkadu (2,150m).

References

  1. ↑ https://www.britannica.com/place/Vandaravu

Coordinates: 10°08′56″N 77°16′23″E / 10.149°N 77.273°E / 10.149; 77.273

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