Agaya Gangai Explained

Agaya Gangai Falls
Photo Width:180
Coords:11.17°N 78.4°W
Height:300feet
Watercourse:Aiyaru river

Agaya Gangai (English: Ganges of sky) is a waterfall located in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats, in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India. It falls from a height of and is formed by the Aiyaru river.[1] Agaya Gangai is also known as Peraruvi and can be reached by climbing down 396 steps. The caves of sages Bogar, Agastyar, Korakkar and Kalangi Nathar are located near the waterfalls inside the forest.[2] Agaya Gangai dwarf gecko is a species of diurnal, rock-dwelling, insectivorous gecko endemic to the region.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Datta. Rangan. Agaya Gangai Waterfalls in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats — a nature lover’s paradise. 13 May 2023. The Telegraph. 28 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Kolli Hills. Government of Tamil Nadu. 1 December 2023.
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