Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls

Kuthiraiyar Falls, also famous as Kuthiraiyar Falls, is a waterfall in the hills near Udumalaipettai. The Falls are in the Tamil Nadu district of Dindigul. It is part of Palani, a city with a hill town. Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Palani. 

These are great places for hikers and trekkers because the area is a total of hills. People visiting Palani can go hiking and trekking in the Western Ghats' hilly regions, where they can see many temples and natural sights.

The Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls trek

The rocks in the area are rough. Many people think it's healthy to bathe in these streams because the water touches many medicinal plants, making the water better for you. The Kuthiraiyar Dam Falls is a must-include in your Palani tour package.

The road to these falls goes up and down a rough hill, so you'll need the proper transportation. The people who live in the area help guests get to the waterfalls, and having them there will make the hiking easier. The Kuthiraiyar River flows through this waterfall and into the place where the Kuthiraiyar Dam is built.

There is also a Murugan temple and a Kurinji Andavar temple in Palani, which give this place sacred value. Paliyan tribes that live in the hilly areas also call it home. 

Because there are hills all around, this is an excellent place for hikers and trekkers. Many different kinds of birds can be seen, such as the golden-backed woodpecker and night herons. Many people come here to see the traditional festivals of Vaikasi Visakham, Thirukartikai, and Thaipusam, which make the village look its most beautiful.

The best time to visit 

The best time to visit the Kuthiraiyar waterfall is in the winter when it is warm and people are celebrating. Places become spectacular during festivals and become a significant tourist draw. Palani gets an average amount of rain all year long.