ation 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. 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.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] 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.
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
On
e 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.
The Nine Falls
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.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] 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.
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
On
e 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.
The Nine 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.).
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.
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.
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.
Temple
There is a Hindu temple in Courtallam dedicated to Lord (Siva). This temple has inscriptions regar
ding Chola and Pandya Kings.[3] 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.[4] 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.
ding Chola and Pandya Kings.[3] 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.[4] 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.