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The main attraction of Kolli Hills. One has to climb down (an back) 1302 steps to reach the falls. The steps are steep and can get very tiring. There are rest places complete with benches and sheds providing rest to the tourists. Stall sells packaged water and non-alcoholic drinks and even soups made out of local herbs. It takes approximately 30 min to climb-down to the falls and 1 hr to climb-up back.
Agaya Gangai is a waterfall located in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats, in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India. It falls from a height of 300 feet (91 m) and is formed by the Aiyaru river. Agaya Gangai is also known as Peraruvi and can be reached by climbing down 1196 steps. The caves of sages Bogar, Agastyar, Korakkar and Kalangi Nathar are located near the waterfalls inside the forest. Agaya Gangai dwarf gecko is a species of diurnal, rock-dwelling, insectivorous gecko endemic to the region.
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