OLD FALLS (Pazhaya Courtallam), COURTALLAM, TENKASI DISTRICT TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA 🇮🇳
Courtallam is situated at the Western Ghats in Tenkasi District. The famous waterfalls on rocks and tiny droplets are sprinkled in the air. The water falls of Courtallam have medicinal value as they run through forest and herbs before their descent. The Courtallam is called as ‘Spa’ of South India.
Old Courtallam Falls, regionally known as Pazhaya Courtallam, is situated along with the road to Tenkasi. The 200 ft. fall features steps that are cut out into the rocks for breaking the flow of cascading water. Pazhaya Courtallam is located 7 km away from main falls (Peraruvi and Courtallam Bus Stand). This falls is rarely frequented by the visitors. Along with separate bathing areas for men and women. Old Courtallam Falls is also known as Shivamathungai Falls. The water flows through two rocks and drops into the valley to form this waterfall.
Bathing here is safe and is a popular activity. Road access is available close to the falls, and about 100 meters walk is needed to reach the falls from the parking area. Old Courtallam Falls will offer you much quieter experience compared to the other Courtallam Waterfalls like Courtallam Main Falls and Five Falls as there were far fewer people. So that will allow you to visit the falls and pay more attention to the scenery as well as seeing how the locals enjoyed the Ayurvedic healing properties of the water (as its feeding streams were said to pass through groves of naturally growing herbs with...
Read moreOld Coutralam Falls, located in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned tourist destination known for its natural beauty and therapeutic qualities. The falls, also called Kutralam Falls, cascade from the Western Ghats, creating a picturesque and serene environment. The water, rich in minerals, is believed to have medicinal properties, making it popular for therapeutic baths.
Tourism at Old Coutralam Falls peaks during the monsoon season when the falls are at their most magnificent. Visitors can enjoy the lush green surroundings, fresh mountain air, and scenic views. The area also offers various amenities, including massage services. Local masseurs provide traditional oil massages, believed to enhance the therapeutic effects of the falls' mineral-rich waters, offering a rejuvenating experience for tourists. The combination of natural beauty, health benefits, and relaxing massages makes Old Coutralam Falls a favored destination for travelers seeking both recreation and wellness.
But when I went there they were not allowing oil massage for any kind of massag it was the restricted. The forest department where allowing people to take bath in batch by batch because of sudden flood which happened a few weeks ago so because of that some death also recorded so they were not allowing everyone at the same time. But it was really...
Read moreCourtallam is a panchayat town situated in Tenkasi District at a mean elevation of 160m (520 ft) on the Western Ghats in the Tamil Nadu, India. Courtallam Falls is on Chittar River is a major tourist attraction due to the consistent availability of water in falls.Courtallam, which is pronounced as ‘Kuttraalam’, had a population of 2,368. It is often referred to as “Spa of South” & “Poor man’s paradise”. The best time to visit is mid- June to September and October-January. Kuttralam is also mentioned in many classical tamil literary works. Obviously, tourist come here is to take bath special arrangements are available at all the falls for safe bathing with separate queue for women and men. There are numerous hotels in the town, being a tourist spot. The cuisine is traditionally South Indian with limited options for others. There are resorts, hotels, lodges available both in Tenkasi and Kuttralam. They have differential rates during the peak season.
The individual waterfalls of Courtallam are Main Falls, Old Falls, Five Falls, Shenbagadevi Falls, Honey Falls, Tiger Falls, Small Falls, Fruit Garden Falls and Palaruvi Falls or Milk Falls (which was across the state...
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