 The park includes about 36% of the in the Palani Hills.The park is located between latitude 10°7' - 10°28' N and longitude 77°16' - 77°46' E. Central location is east northeast of Silver Cascade Waterfall and E X NE of Kodaikanal Lake.The Palani Hills derive their name from the ancient temple town of Palani (பழநி in Tamil) located at the northern base of the hills.