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At
a
distance
of
7
km
from
Tenkasi,
160
km
from
Madurai,
62
km
from
Tirunelveli
&
625
km
from
Chennai,
Courtallam,
or
Kutralam
is
well
known
for
Courtallam
Falls
which
is
one
of
the
most
famous
waterfalls
in
Tamilnadu.
Courtallam
is
famed
as
the
'Spa
of
South'.
The
main
attraction
of
this
summer
resort
is
its
waterfalls.
The
waters
of
Courtallam
are
believed
to
have
medicinal
qualities
as
it
flows
through
forests
of
herbs.
There
are
nine
waterfalls
at
Courtallam
where
the
River
Chittar
cascades
over
92
meters
at
varying
volumes.
The
Main
falls
or
Peraruvi
is
the
most
popular
and
the
biggest
among
the
nine
falls,
at
a
distance
of
about
300
meters
from
Courtallam
Bus
Stand.
Falling
from
a
height
of
60
m,
it
is
located
right
inside
Courtallam
town.
The
flow
of
water
is
interrupted
by
the
Pongumakadal
rock
and
comes
down
gently
making
it
a
safe
place
to
bath.
One
can
find
water
not
only
during
the
season
but
also
in
off
season
(November
to
January).
During
the
peak
months,
this
place
is
frequented
by
travellers
from
around
the
country.
The
Kutralanathar
Temple,
dedicated
to
Lord
Shiva
is
located
near
this
falls.
Road
access
is
available
close
to
the
falls.
Chitraruvi
or
Small
falls
is
situated
just
above
the
Main
falls.
There
are
steps
which
provide
easy
access
to
the
small
falls.
The
size
of
the
falls
is
comparatively
small
and
the
people
who
are
scared
of
Peraruvi
can
literally
enjoy
Chitraruvi.
Separate
sections
are
present
both
for
men
and
women
to
take
bath.
Chitraruvi
leads
to
other
waterfalls
like
Shenbagadevi
falls
and
Thenaruvi.
Shenbagadevi
Falls
or
Chembakkadevi
Falls
is
situated
above
Chitraruvi
falls
/
Small
falls,
at
about
3
kms
from
Main
falls.
Visitors
have
to
trek
through
Chitraruvi
forest
for
about
45-60
minutes
to
reach
Shenbagadevi
falls,
where
the
water
flows
from
a
height
of
40
feet.
The
falls
is
surrounded
by
Shenbaga
trees.
Entry
to
this
falls
is
restricted
during
peak
season
due
to
flash
floods
and
not
safe
for
bathing.
There
is
also
a
temple
dedicated
to
Shenbagadevi
Amman
near
the
falls.
During
full
moon
days
numerous
pilgrims
visit
this
temple.
Vendors
sell
the
fragrant
Shenbaga
flowers
on
the
way
to
the
temple,
which
is
an
offering
here.
Honey
Falls
or
Thenaruvi
is
further
1
km
from
Shenbagadevi
Falls
and
4
kms
from
the
Main
falls.
It
cascades
down
from
a
height
of
40
m
between
two
large
stones.
This
is
the
first
cascade
in
the
series
of
Courtallam
Falls
and
considered
the
most
pure.
It
is
named
after
the
beehives
that
form
on
the
face
of
the
rock
during
dry
season.
The
picturesque
horseshoe
shaped
waterfall
which
falls
vertically
from
three
sides
to
join
into
a
small
lake,
is
a
wonderful
sight.
The
waterfall
is
not
easily
accessible
and
is
a
risky
trek.
The
trek
will
takes
almost
30
minutes
from
Main
falls
and
people
are
not
allowed
to
bath
in
the
falls
as
it
is
very
dangerous.
Entry
to
this
falls
is
also
restricted
during
peak
season
owing
to
flash
floods.
July
to
October
is
the
best
time.
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