Beautiful facts and attractions in 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.

• 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.

• 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 :

• Kutralam Main Falls is the biggest waterfall in all of Kutralam.
• The height is about 60m in height.
• The flow of the water is interrupted by a natural crater, it reduce the speed of the water and making it safe for bathing.
• The waterfall is so huge that nearly 200 to 300 people can bathe simultaneously.

• It is the most popular waterfall in Kutralam as it is delicate and suitable for people of all ages to bath.
• From a bird’s eye view, the waterfall looks like the five headed mythical serpent, Adhisesha.
• The water flows down five different branches and joins together in a single stream as it flows downhill.
• Of the five branches flow, two are dedicated for women to bathe while three are for men.

• Also known as Shivamathungai Falls, it is located at a distance of 5 km from the Main Falls.
• This waterfall used to flow into a valley formed between two huge rocks.
• It flows from a height of 200 feet and steps are cut into the rocks to reduce the impact of the water.
• This makes it safe for bathing and there are separate areas for men and women.
• Oil massage available near to falls.

• Located 20 km from Kutralam.
• Gundaru Dam, Enjoy the huge expanse of water stored in the reservoir of the dam is a breathtaking sight.
• Public accesable falls and private falls are available here.
• These falls are not like Kutralam falls, but which have distinct feature which makes us happy.
• We can ejoy the zeep safri rides to access the private falls.

• This waterfall is located at a distance of 32 kms from Kutralam. on the way to Achan Koil in Kerala near Sengottai.
• It is situated above hills.
• Either we need to Zeep or Safari, due to road condition on the Hills.
• On travelling through winding hairpin bends and through dense forests, you can feel the pleasure before reaching waterfall.
• Kumbavuruti Falls has unique sign among all, bathing and swimming allowed here.

• 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.

• Periya lala kadai
• The Border Kadai
• Vinayaga Dosa Kadai

• 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.

• 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.