Courtallam Waterfalls - Waterfalls of Tamilnadu

‘The spa of South’ Courtallam, also known as Kutralam, is situated at a mean elevation of 160m on the Western Ghats in Tenkasi district. The natural waterfalls here are said to have medicinal properties, which earned the ‘spa’ credit. Gurgling waterfalls, lush green vegetation, chilly winds, cloud-kissing hills around will bind the visitors not to leave the place. The waterfalls are at their best from the middle of June to October. Main falls is located in the center of Courtallam and it is the biggest. The falls have its origin in the Pothigai hills. With a bath here, the person feels rejuvenated, both his mind and body. The Kutralanathar temple is one of the most popular temples here, dedicated to lord Shiva. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams of lord Shiva. The temple is 2000 years old with a lot of old Tamil inscriptions of Chola and Pandian periods. It is situated near Main Falls. According to the legend, it was Lord Shiva, who sent sage Agastya to the South to find a place that can avoid an imbalance due to overcrowding in the mount Kailash on his celestial wedding. Agastya found this place and he converted it into a Shiva temple. Five falls is another attraction preferred and by the tourists, at a distance of 5 km from main falls. The old Courtallam falls is around 8 km from the main falls. The way to the falls is very beautiful with forested mountains and green blossoming rice fields and the trees on either side.