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Chinnakallar Falls is a waterfall in the Valparai taluk, Coimbatore district, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.A narrow trail among rugged bushes leads to the waterfalls. The area where this waterfall located is the third-most wettest area or third-highest rainfall receiving place in India after Mawsynram and Cherrapu
This article lists the lakes in the South Indian state, Tamil Nadu.. Note: Lakes grow and shrink due to precipitation, evaporation, releases, and diversions.For this reason, many of the surface areas tabulated below are very approximate.
Valparai (originally known as Poonachimalai) is a Taluk and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India.It consists of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) and prior to that as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary).
Nilgiris district ranked first in a comprehensive Economic Environment index ranking districts in Tamil Nadu (except Chennai district) prepared by the Institute for Financial Management and Research in August 2009. [5] Tea and coffee plantations have been important to its economy. As of 2011, the Nilgiris district had a population of 735,394 ...
Parisal Boating in Hogenakkal falls in Tamil Nadu. Boating in Hogenakkal is allowed during the dry-season as the falls are not strong enough to disrupt the passage of the boats. This is the main source of income for boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24 m (7 ft 4 in) in diameter and can carry eight people at a time. [10]
List of dams and reservoirs in Tamil Nadu. Number Name Purpose River Nearest City Location Status Completion Year Type Length (m) Max Height above Foundation (m)
Chembarambakkam lake is a lake located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, about 25 km from Chennai. It is the biggest of the two important rain-fed reservoirs, the other one being the Puzhal Lake, that supply drinking water to Chennai city . The Adyar River originates from this lake. A part of drinking water supply to Chennai metropolis is drawn ...
Chennai is situated on a flat coastal plain, as can be seen in this Landsat 7 map. Chennai is located at on the southeast coast of India and in the northeast corner of Tamil Nadu. It is located on a flat coastal plain known as the Eastern Coastal Plains. The city has an average elevation of 6 metres (20 ft), its highest point being 60 m (200 ft).