Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours
Open Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Tuticorin
Nearest Railway Station: Eraniel
The waters of Courtallam are believed to have medicinal qualities as it flows through forests of herbs. There are nine waterfalls at Courtallam where the River Chittar cascades over 92 meters at varying volumes. The Main falls or Peraruvi is the most popular and the biggest among the nine falls, at a distance of about 300 meters from Courtallam Bus Stand. Falling from a height of 60 m, it is located right inside Courtallam town. The flow of water is interrupted by the Pongumakadal rock and comes down gently making it a safe place to bath. One can find water not only during the rainy season but also during the offseason. Courtallam or Kutralam is well known for Courtallam Falls which is one of the most famous waterfalls in Tamilnadu. Courtallam is famed as the Spa of South. Come and enjoy the beauty of the falls and have a bathe that will cool your body and mind.
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