Courtallam falls

The unique experience
Nestled in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli District amidst the beautiful Western Ghats, the Courtallam Falls spellbinds everyone with its nine waterfalls that gush down from a height of 92 meters. Popular among all, the fall’s water is believed to have medicinal powers. Many people with nerve s well as skin diseases also flock here to get rid of their problems. The most interesting feature to capture your eyes is the shape of the waterfall which resembles a cobra’s five-headed hood. 

About Courtallam Falls

In Tamil, this waterfall is called Kutraalam. Its located merely 5 kilometers from Thenkasi which is referred to as Kashi of Southern India. Kutraalam Falls is shared by both Tamil Nadu as well as Kerala’s Kollam district, making it a paradise for the residents of both the states. The nine waterfalls comprising it are Main, Small, Tiger, Honey, Old Courtallam, Orchard, Shenbaga, Five, and New Falls. In addition to these, there is a Lord Murugan as well as a Shiva temple. Many oil massage centers and spas dot the place. 

Legend

According to folklore, Rishi Agastya devoted himself to Lord Shiva here and also got the Lord’s darshan along with his consort Parvati during his wedding at Kailasha. The rishi also wrote the ancient language of Tamil here which is why the residents of Tirunelveli speak the purest form of it.  

More about the place

Among the biggest falls, the Peraruvi or the Main falls is the grandest and one of the most popularly visited. Cascading down 60 meters from above, this waterfall is always full of water. There is a temple with Chola and Pandya inscriptions. Many devotees coming to offer their prayers at the Papanasanathar Temple first throng to the Courtallam Falls for taking a holy dip in its curative waters. Even those visiting Sabarimala make a beeline to this falls. Hence, it distinguishes itself as a noteworthy highlight in Kanyakumari tour packages. 

Places to visit in Kanyakumari

The waterfall can be combined together with other major Kanyakumari tourist places like:

Thirparappu Falls Kanyakumari
Padmanabhapuram Palace
Kanyakumari beach
Kumari Amman Temple

These are but a few of the many others that you can find it on the net. 

What else?

During the festival called Saral Vizha, the authorities organize pedal as well as row boating contests for tourists. Other events that draw many visitors are musical shows, dog shows as well as flower exhibition. Navaratri is also celebrated in October at all the temples near this waterfall. You mustn’t fail to come here as its undoubtedly the best in the list of Kanyakumari tourist places. 

Kanyakumari to Courtallam Falls distance

There is a total distance of 127 kilometers between Kanyakumari and Courtallam Falls. It usually takes 2 hours and 32 minutes to reach the falls. 

How to reach

From Tenkasi Railway Station - 5 kilometer