When it comes to tourist area in Tamilnadu, Courtallam is one of the undeniable place located in the Tirunelveli district. Though Courtallam is located in Tamilnadu, it also shares the border of Kollam district Kerala. Courtallam is beloved place for many people mainly because of the spectacular nine waterfalls.
Beyond being a tourist place, It also has a fragrance of divinity here. Because it has prominent ancient temples. People believe that the Chittar river flowing through the herbal mountains have medical curative power for skin disease and other problems.
Courtallam is mainly famous for the pleasing climate and enticing natural beauty. If you have planned to make a trip for this amazing and fun filling tourist spot , YGO tours & travels helps you to make it possible. YGO is one of the best tours and travels in madurai.
5 Most Amazing Places To Be Visited In Courtallam
Summer season starts from April in Tamilnadu, so it’s not that perfect time to enjoy the pleasure of the falls. But the best season to book tickets for Courtallam is from July to August.
Main Falls (Peraruvi)
As name implies, It’s one of the biggest falls in Courtallam falls in 60m high. But don’t worry the water flow is interrupted by the Ponguma Kadal, so it’s safe for the people to enjoy the bath here. Not only in season time, it has better water flow in off season during November to January. During season month many people will be visiting this place so it has high volume of spectators and bit less cleanly. Also an ancient lord shiva temple called Thirukootachalanathar is present here. Additionally boating is also present here.
Small Falls (Chitraruvi)
Chitraruvi is located adjacent to the main falls. Here the water flow splits by intermediate rocks and falls was cascaded into two, so men and women can take bath separately here. But have to pay entry fee to enjoy the natural shower. Steps will be there to reach the Chitraruvi. The flow of water speed is less in small falls and so the kids can enjoy in this falls without any barriers.
Shenbaga (Chembakadevi) Falls
Shenbagadevi waterfalls leads to Chittar river. The water flows through the shenbaga trees that is Michaelia champak. Also a temple with a goddesses Shenbagadevi Amman is located here. So it is called as Shenbaga falls. Shenbaga falls is located less than 5 km away from the main falls. So it’s easy for the tourist to travel. The aroma of shenbaga flower invites you in the entrance. But can reach here only through trekking.
Five Falls (Aintharuvi)
Naturally It has 5 cascade of water so it is called as five falls. Among 5 , three cascade is alloted for men and 2 for women. It has the awesome view which attracts the tourist eyeball. This is also 5 km away from the main falls.
Vendors sell lemons, mangoes that grows in mountain areas which will be more tastier. Eco park is also near five falls so kids can enjoy spending time here.
Old Courtallam(Palaya Courtallam)
The place that is well known for oil massage is this palaya Courtallam. It is 10 km away from the centre of the town. So at late nights, even during the season time it will be less crowded. In this falls the water flows from 200 feet, But the rocks are cut in between like steps to reduce the speed of the water flow to make it more smoother. Even here the men and women can enjoy separate space to shower in the falls.
Apart from this major 5 falls some small falls like Pazhathotta falls (it is allowed only for VIP’s), tiger falls (this is artificial falls), Thenaruvi is also present in Courtallam. Importantly in Courtallam you can find rare and mouth watering fruits like Jackfruit, Mangoostan, Rapton, Durian etc. So load these fruits in your basket while returning.
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