Puliancholai Falls

On the foot hills of Kollimalai, a place of scenic beauty is the Puliancholai Falls, 72 kms away from Tiruchirappalli via Thuraiyur filled with full of greenish tree sand tamarind groves. This forest region is cool and green with added attraction of the stream.

The stream is the natural bathing area for the tourists throughout the year. There is a water falls in the higher hills which is called Akaya Gangai, besides, the water here has medicinal value. Local believes on the 18th day of the Tamil month Addi is the time for worshipping the river here and more people visit Puliancholai Falls that day.

Accommodation of provided by two resorts situated near the falls. The forests around this area have rich medical herbs. Pithukkuli Cave is another attraction nearby. The road access is available close to the waterfall and does not need much walking.

There is a Shiva Temple which is situated about 12 km inside the thick forest. Devotees come here to trek up to Shiva temple in June and July.

Amenities available in Puliancholai Falls including:

• Snack Shop
• Mini Restaurants
• Tea
• Wild products sale (fruit, honey, herbal, etc.)
• Resorts, Cottages on Hill Top
• Natural Streams and Falls
• Budget Tourist Place

Getting There

Buses are available to Thuraiyur (from Trichy Chatram Bus Stand ) - 1 hour travel time
Buses are available to Puliyancholai (from Thuraiyur main bus stand) - 30 mins travel time

Tiruchirappalli International Airport or Trichy International Airport is an international airport serving Tiruchirapalli metropolis. This Airport is the nearest airport to this attraction.

Address: Puliyancholai, Thuraiyur, Thuraiyur, Trichy - 6201 010

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