JAVADHU HILLS :They consist of bluish
gray granites, with peaks averaging 3,600–3,800 feet (1,100–1,150 m).
The hills are sparsely populated; the majority of the inhabitants are
Malayali tribespeople, though other castes are also present. [1] There
are many tourist places near Javadhu Hills, e.g., the Beemanmadavu
waterfalls. The Indian astronomer Vainu Bappu selected the hills as the
site of the Kavalur Observatory (VBO), which began operations in 1967.
The town of Vaniyambadi is located nearby.
