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Five Falls

A sight of pure brilliance, Five Falls is one of the most sought after destination in Kutrallam, situated around 4 km from the main town. Visitors are absolutely awe inspired by the sight it presents with falls splitting into five parts before rushing down at the Aranvankadu Pass. These five falls are regarded as the five heads of the cobras by the locals. However, three falls out of five can be accessed by men whereas only two falls are open for women. There are two temples also lying in the vicinity of waterfalls namely Swami Ayyappa Temple and Vinayaka Temple attracting lot of devotees. Read More

Situated 4 km from the Main Falls, Honey Falls or Thenaruvi are quite famous among the locals as well as tourists. The stream derived its name from the beehives that are formed here during the dry season on the face of the rock. The view of the falls is very enchanting formed in the shape of horseshoe. The falls comprises of three streams that falls down to form a small lake right amid a rainforest. Situated about a 2 hour trek from Main Falls, this falls do not have the provision of bathing. Read More

An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Thirukuttralanathar, a form of Lord Shiva is one of the prime places of worship in the region. The inscriptions that are adorned by the temple bring forward the fact that the temple dates back to Pandya and Chola Kingdoms. The temple is surrounded by splendid picturesque views of Rocky Mountains and rivers along with a famous waterfall, Shivamathungai. The temple is operated and maintained by Devasthanam Temple. A small temple called Chitra Sabha meaning hall of pictures also serves as a prime attraction of the area. It is dedicated to Lord Nataraja and features intricate carvings of rural deities, various religious episodes and other puranic stories. Read More

One of the prime attractions of all the nine waterfalls, Main Falls also known as Peraruvi is situated in the town center. It falls from an altitude of 60m and serves as the biggest of all the falls in the area. In fact, the water stream besides being a major sightseeing spot, is also place of worship for locals. However, take care of the time you travel as between November and January, the stream dries up. But at the same time during the peak season, it displays a sight of sheer beauty. Two temples dedicated to Goddess Kuzhalvaimozhi Amman and Sri Thirukutralanthar (Lord Shiva) are also big attention seekers situated in the vicinity. Read More

Locally referred to as Pazhaya Courtallam, Old Falls are situated en-route Tenkasi. Offering a mesmerizing view, the waterfall cascades down from 200 feet with step crafted out of rock to slow down the flow. Located 10 kms away from the town, the fall features separate bathing area for men and women along with the luxury of oil massage. Orchard Falls (Pazhathotta Aruvi) and New Falls (Puthu Aruvi) are located in the proximity to the stream.

Palaruvi Falls, cascading downstream from the height of 300 ft, is one of the prime attractions in Kutrallam or as some call it Courtallam, Tamil Nadu. Owing to its height; it is the 32nd highest fall in our country. The name Palaruvi means 'Stream of Milk' in the regional language. Ironically it seems to be a glittering stream of milk as it flows down. Hence, the beauty of this fall stands unimaginable till witnessed with own eyes. The roaring sounds of the fall stand in stark contrast to the silence of the forests and mist-kissed mountains around it. Read More

Shenbaga Falls is one of those places which apart from being a famous tourists spot is also a major place of worship for locals. Also known as Chembakadevi, this place can be reached easily from Main Falls via trekking trail. The distance between the tow is almost 3 kms. This fall derives its name from village Shenbaga Devi situated in the proximity that houses a temple dedicated to Goddess Shenbaga Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. Owing to its religious importance, the place is flocked by the devotees in large number. They pay the homage to goddess with Shenbaga flowers which can be bought on the way to the temple from various shops. Read More

Being a small town, Kutrallam do not offer many options for shopping. You will not find any big malls or shopping complex in the area but roadside stalls are pretty fun to shop from and cheap too. You can take back home handicrafts items and other decorative pieces home as a souvenir of the town. Also do not forget to try out the exotic fruits that are grown in this area such as Rambootan and Mangosteen.

Nestled right above the Main Falls, Small Falls are also quite a popular tourist spot. The water stream that forms the falls is also referred to as Chittaruvi and is said to be possessed of medicinal and therapeutic values. The fall is easily accessible via steps along the main road. As with other falls, this stream also offer separate bathing facilities for men and women.