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Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
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The Palani Hills
Map showing the location of Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Map showing the location of Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Location Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India
Nearest city Kodaikanal
Coordinates 10°14′43″N 77°31′26″E / 10.24528°N 77.52389°E / 10.24528; 77.52389Coordinates: 10°14′43″N 77°31′26″E / 10.24528°N 77.52389°E / 10.24528; 77.52389
Area 736.87 square kilometres (284.51 sq mi)
Governing body Tamil Nadu Forest Dept
Kodaikanal, India
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
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Source: Indian Meteorological Department

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