Palaruvi Falls
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| Paalaruvi Waterfall പാലരുവി വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം |
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Palaruvi Falls
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| Location | Aryankavu, Kollam district, Kerala, India |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Kallada River |
The Palaruvi Falls (Malayalam: പാലരുവി വെള്ളച്ചാട്ടം) is a waterfall located in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the 32nd highest waterfall in India.
Palaruvi (Pal (Milk)+ Aruvi(Stream)) means “stream of milk” in the local language(Tamil / Malayalam).
It is a single drop, horsetail type waterfall with a total height of 91 metres (299 ft). The Palaruvi Falls is across the Kallada River.
Palaruvi is at 5 km distance from NH 744 and 6 km from Kerala-Tamil Nadu border at Aryankavu, 75 kilometres (47 mi) from the city of Kollam, 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Punalur and 152 kilometres (94 mi) from Thiruvananthapuram.
Coordinates: 8°58′49″N 77°09′51″E / 8.98028°N 77.16417°E
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