Postcards from the Palanis 2012

Looking west to the Agamalai Hills (to the left) and the Berijam Ridge escarpment of the Palani Hills. Taken from the Pillar Rocks viewpoint on a crisp winter morning. In the far distance to the south-west (left) are the Highwavys while to the far west is a portion of the Cardamom Hills near Bodimetu.
In 2012 I had a chance to visit the Palani Hills on several occasions and was fortunate to have an opportunity to get out into several of the remoter areas. My mapping work on the ranges and larger southern Western Ghats system continues from afar. In this post I highlight some of the familiar views shot in panoramic during our family’s winter visit.

Winter view looking west from Coaker’s Walk. The Highwavy Hills are in the far distance, just above the haze line (estimated at about 1,400 meters). Earlier images of the same view show native grasslands in the foreground while here they have almost completely been obliterated by invasive wattle and lantana!

View east to Perumal and Priest’s Walk (far left) from Eagle Cliffs. This rugged escarpment was once the favorite haunt of Nilgiri tahr, something recorded in earlier accounts of Kodaikanal.

Anai Mudi (far left) the High Range/Eravikulam plateau and Anaimalai Hills looking westwards from Kukkal. The Nilgiris were also visible to the north-west (out of the frame).

Kukkal ridge with the Nilgiri Hills visible on the north-west horizon. The Anaimalai Hills above Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary are to the west (left).
What a wonderful collection of excellent photographs! Keep up the great work.
Ted C. Essebaggers
2013-02-16 at 3:26 pm
Ian, these photos are just spectacular. Well done.
Sara Ann Lockwood
2013-02-22 at 5:59 am
Great photos that bring back great memories…….thanks
Margaret Kapenga Shurdom
2014-02-03 at 7:41 pm
Ian, I do love your work. The pictures of the Hills take me back as I have such wonderful memories of hikes we used to take all around the Palanis.
Sylvia Seamands
2014-02-04 at 9:12 pm
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