?Courtallam Tamil Nadu • India
Main waterfalls
Courtallam
Coordinates: 8°55′18″N 77°16′43″E / 8.9217, 77.2786
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s)	Tirunelveli
Population	2,368 (2001)

Coordinates: 8°55′18″N 77°16′43″E / 8.9217, 77.2786 Courtallam, the 'Spa of the south', is a panchayat town situated at an elevation of about 167 m on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. Numerous rivers such as the Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambaraparani River originate here. It is famous for its waterfalls and has a number of health resorts. Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links India_Tamil_Nadu_locator_map. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The divisions of a district. ... Tirunelveli District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... The Panchayat (पंचायत in Devanagiri) is an Indian political system that groups five villages in a quincunx (four peripheral villages around a central one were laid out as the 5 side of a die). ... The metre (American English:meter) is a measure of length. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... Tirunelveli District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Chittar River and its five tributaries and numerous other contributing streams originate in the Courtallam hills of Tirunelveli District in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. ... Manimuthar River originates on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. ... Pachaiyar River originates on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats approximately 1000 meters above sea level in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. ... Tambaraparani River, in the past called Tambaraparani, originates on the eastern slopes of Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. ...

Location

Courtallam is 22 km from Kadayanallur, 6 km from Tenkasi, 160 km from Madurai, 137 km from Kanniyakumari and 112 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport to Coutrallam is Tuticorin Airport (TCR) approximately 86 kms. The nearest railway station to courtallam is Tenkasi which is just 5 km from here. Either private auto, bus or share van can be taken from Tenkasi to reach Courtallam. Kadayanallur is a city and a municipality in Tirunelveli District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. ... Tenkasi is a city and a municipality in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... , Madurai   (Tamil: , IPA: ) is a city and a municipal corporation with a population of 1. ... The District Map of Kanya kumari Swamithoppe pathi Padmanabhapuram Palace Thiruchendur Temple The Tiruvalluvar statue The Vivekananda memorial Sun Rise at Kanyakumari The Gandhi Mandepam Kanyakumari is a town and a cape at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. ... , Thiruvananthapuram   (Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം TiruvanÅ­ntapuraṁ), formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. ... Tenkasi is a city and a municipality in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^GRIndia Courtalam had a population of 2368. Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Courtalam has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and, female literacy is 74%. In Courtalam, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

Seasons

June 15th to August 15th will be the Peak Season at Courtallam.

The Season starts from June, and lasts till September, and the water falls will be crowded in these times.

November to January is usually the "off season" for the area due to Winter.

Accommodation

Tamil Nadu Tourism Board has the "Hotel TamilNadu" opposite to Parasakthi College. There are other various hotels available after the Govt. Bus Stand.

List of Hotels and Lodges:

1.Sri Sivanarayana Lodge- Contact: +91-94434-17005 ,+91-4633-283516--- 9,sannathi street,,Courtallam --- (Near: main falls,Chittar River,The Kutraleeshwarar temple)

2. Kurinji Villa.

3. Pandiyan Hotel.

4. Dhalavai House.

5. Rukmani Vilas (The accommodation is free here for the Sourashtra community people) Contact person: N.P.Subramanian +91 94437-72863

6. Ganga Vilas. ( A Part Of NSV Trust ) Contact Person: N.P. Ganesh Babu +91 94434-02358 or +91-93443-60848.

7. Malli Banglow.

8. Udupi Lodge.

9. Santhi Illam. Contact No: +91 98421-68090,04633283560

10. Esaki Hotel.

Nearby Places

There are lot of places around Coutrallam.

1. Kundaru Dam (3 Kms from Shencottah)

2. Thirumalai Kovil - 400 meters height, approximately 650 stepes - Hill Rock Temple (Near Panpoli)

3. Kumaran Kovil (Lord Murugha Temple)

4. Achan Kovil (In Kerala, Lord Ayyappa, 22 Kms From Panpoli)

5. Senchottai - Piranoor (Famous for Non- Veg Foods).

6. Tenkasi Kasi Viswanathar Kovil.

7. Paalaru Falls (15 Kms from Shencottah)

8. Thorana Malai Kovil.

9. Manalar & Kumbaratty Falls in Kerala (10 Kms from Panpoli)

10.Madhunadheswarar Temple in Elathur(4 Kms from Tenkasi - famous for Lord Saneeshwara)

How to go to Coutrallam

One can reach Coutrallam from Madurai & Thirunalveli etc.

From Bangalore: You can catch Train No:6732 (Mysore Tuticorin Express), and you can get down in Madurai, then can take a local train from Madurai to Tenkasi (Tenkasi is 5 km away from Coutrallam). If not, then catch two Ultra Delux buses were run by TN gov to Shenkottai( 3 KM away from Courtallam )or KPN Travels.

From Chennai: You can catch the Podigai Express which comes from Chennai to Tenkasi (Tenkasi is 5 km away from Coutrallam).

People can also take the bus from Madurai to Coutrallam (This will take 5 hours). Train Journey will take 3.5 Hours (160 Kms).

Medicinal herbs

This is not only a tourist spot but also a health resort. Courtallam water has medicinal properties since the water runs through forests of herbs and the water has therapeutic qualities to cure physical ailments. During the season (period June to September in every year) thousands of tourists from near and far visit this place. The waters of the falls are believed to have medicinal properties as they run through forests of herbs before their descent. Tourists who visit and bathe in the waters claim that the water has a soothing effect, help the old feel young and the sick heal rapidly. A forest is an area with a high density of trees (or, historically, a wooded area set aside for hunting). ... Herbs: basil Herbs (IPA: hə()b, or əb; see pronunciation differences) are seed-bearing plants without woody stems, which die down to the ground after flowering. ...

The Nine Falls

The falls are located 160 kilometers from Madurai and 59 kilometers from Tirunelveli at an elevation of about 167 meters on the Western Ghat in Tirunelveli District. , Tirunelveli district [8] is the penultimate southern most district of Tamilnadu in India. ...

Swamy Ganesh near Main Falls

1) Peraruvi (Main Falls) - It is very reachable and it is right inside Courtallam Town. It is near Kutralanathar Temple. It is supposed to be the biggest waterfall among the others and also is one of the falls that is visited in the off-season(Nov.-Jan.). Image File history File links Size of this preview: 666 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (999 × 900 pixel, file size: 91 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) ArasarPillayar I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 666 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (999 × 900 pixel, file size: 91 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) ArasarPillayar I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

Chitraruvi, Courtallam

2) Chitraruvi, (Small Falls) - It is just above the Main Falls. There are steps to reach Chitraruvi falls. Here, boys and girls have a separate covered area for taking bath in the falls. A ticket is required. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (900 × 1200 pixel, file size: 322 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Chitraruvi Courtallam I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (900 × 1200 pixel, file size: 322 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Chitraruvi Courtallam I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

3) Shenbagadevi Falls, - (The place is filled with Senbhaga Trees) - This requires trekking a while, as it is about one hour to reach the falls. It is one mile from the Main Falls. On the way the Main falls are viewable.

4) Thenaruvi (Honey Falls) - The area is known for the honey - This is above Shenbaga Aruvi and is supposed to be the origin. People cannot take a bath in the falls. There are many beehives here.

5) Aintharuvi (Five Falls) - You need to take a van or bus to reach the falls. It is quite far from the Main Falls if you walk (3 miles). The waterfall is divided into five sections. There is the Swami Ayyappa Temple and Vinayaka Temple near the waterfalls.

Five Falls

6) Pazhathotta Aruvi (Fruit Garden Falls or Orchid Falls). Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

7) Puli Aruvi (Tiger Falls) - It is quite far from the Main falls (6 furlongs). Buses and various vehicles are available to get there. The waterfall falls from stone-carved claws of the tiger.,

Old Courtallam

8) Pazhaya Courtallam (Old Falls) - The Old Falls are not too popular, and are about 4 miles from the Main Falls Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (900 × 1200 pixel, file size: 316 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) OldCourallam Waterfalls I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (900 × 1200 pixel, file size: 316 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) OldCourallam Waterfalls I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

9) Puthu Aruvi (New Falls) or Palaruvi (Milk Falls) - The falls look like white milk.

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Temple in Courtallam

The Kutraleeshwarar temple Gopuram

There is a Hindu temple in Courtallam dedicated to Lord (Siva). This temple has inscriptions regarding Chola and Pandya Kings.^[2] Nearby, there is a small temple called Chitra Sabha, decorated with rural deities. The sabha out of 5 sabhas where Lord Nataraja performed the cosmic dance.^[3] The waterfalls are viewable from the temple. Sage Agastyar, Arjunan had visited the Shrine. It is believed that Sage Agastyar got the vision to see the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's held at Mount Himalay. Many people get married here honouring the occasion. Lot of small Sannidhi's are present inside the temple which includes Lord Vishnu, Kasi Viswanathar Kasi Visalakshi, Tenkasi ViswanatharSwamy and Ulagammai Ambikai, Madurai Meenakshi and SundareshwararSwamy, Nellaiyappar GandhimathiAmbal and Navagrahas. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 315 pixelsFull resolution (2300 × 907 pixel, file size: 309 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 315 pixelsFull resolution (2300 × 907 pixel, file size: 309 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This article is about the Hindu God. ... The Cholas were the most famous of the three dynasties that ruled ancient Tamil Nadu. ... The Pandyan kingdom was an ancient state at the tip of South India, founded around the 6th century BCE. It was part of the Dravidian cultural area, which also comprised other kingdoms such as that of the Pallava, the Chera, the Chola, the Chalukya and the Vijayanagara. ...

See also

• List of waterfalls in India

Jog Falls, Karnataka List of waterfalls in India is a list of the notable waterfalls in India. ...

External links

• Kutralam — More travel information on Kutralam
• Courtallam Pictures More Pictures of Courtallam குற்றாலம் படங்கள்

References

1. ^ http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/tamilnadu/courtallam.html
2. ^ http://www.all-indiatravel.com/courtallam/index.html
3. ^ http://lovenellai.somee.com/templescourtalam.html