About Kutralam falls
- Also known as Herbal hill.
- Situated at Kutralam , Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Total height is 167 m (548 ft).
- The Watercourse of Kutralam falls is Chittar River.
- An interesting holiday spot in South India.
Why Kutralam
- Kutralam is essentially a place for rest and relaxation.
- Over 2000 types of flowers and plants have been identified in these hills.
- It is very safer to drink a few mouthfuls of the water while bathing as the water.
- The water is said to heal all digestive and urinary problems.
- The water flows through rocks with sculptures of Shiva Lingams and other Gods, making a bath in the falls truly a divine experience.
- Studies prove that the water of these falls have herbal properties which will heal several diseases.
- Betel Nuts, Pure Honey, jackfruit, Rangosteen, Mountain banana, Dorian, Mangosteen, Custard Apple, Guava, Chikku, Mango and Gooseberries are a few of the fruits that grow on the hills of Kutralam.
- Several rare herbs are also grown on farms in the hills.
Attractions at Kutralam Water falls
- There are 8 various falls.
- Easily accessable falls are Main falls, five falls, old falls.
- Other falls includes tiger falls , sitraruvi , senbagavei , Honey , pazhathottam, These falls are restricted by the Government to visit.
1. Main Falls – Peraruvi 2. Aiyntharuvi – Five Falls 3. Pazhaya Courtalla Aruvi – Old Kutralam Falls 4. Kannupuli Mettu 5. Kumbavuruti Aruvi – Kumbavuruti Falls
How and when to Reach
- Plan for 3-5 days, You can enjoy those five days here with full of enjoyment.
- Best time to visit coutalam is from Jun to Dec.
- Nearest railway station is Tenkasi.(5 km)
- Nearest airport is Tuticorin (100 km).
- Nearest bus stand, Courtalam and Senkottai.
What can i do other than Kutralam Waterfalls
Are you hungry, Kutralam brings you a new taste, hotels in kutralam Dont forget to have below items at courtalam.
- Periya lala kadai
- The Border Kadai - courtallam border parotta
- Vinayaga Dosa Kadai
Famous Temples Near Kutralam
Kutralam also famous for Devotiees, Many famous temples are easily accessable from here,
- Kutraleswarar temple – Near main falls, Best time to visit in early morning.
- Tirumalai kovil – Located in Hill
- Tenkasi kasi visvanathar temple – Best time to visit in evening.
- Achankovil temple – 30km from Courtalam, On the way enjoy the beautiful natural scenaries.
- Kasi Viswanthar Temple at Tenkasi, 6 kms away from Kutralam
- Thirumalai Temple at Panpoli, 8 kms away from Kutralam
- Kumaran Temple at Ilanji, 3 kms away from Kutralam
- Dakshinamoorthy Temple at Puliyarai, 12kms west of Kutralam
- Ulagaambihai and Lord Shiva Temple at Papanasam, 35kms to the Southeast of Kutralam
- Ariyankavu Aiyappan Temple, 35 kms to the Northwest of Kutralam
- Sri siddheswari peetham.
Other Famous Tourist Spots
Are you planning for more days to enjoy, Here we go nearest best attractions.
- Papanasam River at a distance of 35 kms from Kutralam.
- Agasthiyar Falls located near Papanasam.
- Lower Papanasam Dam, the upper Papanasam (Kaaraiyar) Dam, Servalar Dam.
- Manimuthar Dam and Falls. You will get exited here !!.
- Kalakaddu – Mundanthurai Tiger Sanctuary near Papanasam
- The tea estates and other plantations at Maanjolai, Manimutharu and Oothu.
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