Thalaiyar Falls

Thalaiyar Falls is a waterfall in Kodaikanal where water cascades down a steep drop, creating a thin line of water against the mountain landscape of Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats. The flow descends from high above, forming a striking sight as it falls through the forested terrain.

The waterfall is part of the Manjalar River system and has supplied water to farming communities in the Dindigul district for centuries. Its position in the landscape made it essential for irrigation and sustaining settlements below.

The narrow stream of water has earned a local nickname referring to its thin appearance from the road below, reflecting how people describe this natural feature in everyday conversation.

You can see the waterfall from viewing points along the road between Kodaikanal and Batlagundu without paying any entrance fees. The best views are from the road itself, where the shape of the falling water becomes most visible.

The water drops across an unusually long distance and appears as a thin thread from the road rather than a powerful flow. This visual trick created by the height and distance makes it memorable for first-time visitors passing through.