Courtallam

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Kuttralam is a city in Tamil Nadu, India. Courtallam is the anglicized version of Kuttralam.

Courtallam Halal Travel Guide

Kuttralam is in the Tirunelveli neighborhood of South India. It is famous for its numerous waterfalls. You can literally find people running around and taking bath in waterfalls with towels on their shoulders. The waterfalls are fed by the monsoon, colloquially referred to as "Kuttralam Season". Due to its location and relative affordable expenses, it is often referred to as "Poor man's paradise". The best time to visit is mid-June to September and October-January.

Kuttralam is also mentioned in many classical tamil literary works.

How to travel to Courtallam

Kuttralam is a famous location is Tamil Nadu, so getting in is not a problem.

Fly to Courtallam

Madurai is the closest airport, which has flights connecting to Chennai. You can reach Kuttralam by bus, train or by hiring a taxi from Madurai. The journey takes about 3 hours.Another one is Thiruvananthapuram international airport (~100 kilometers) and it takes 3 hours from there too. Thenmala eco-tourism centre, Palaruvi waterfalls and Kulathuppuzha Ayyappa temple are on the route from Thiruvananthapuram.

There is also an airport at Tuticorin(90km) which has infrequent flights.

By rail

Tenkasi is the nearest rail head. It is connected to Chennai and Tirunelveli by frequent services. You can hire a taxi or an auto from Tenkasi Railway Station to reach Kuttralam.

Kuttralam is just 6km away from Thenkasi Railway Junction. Getting in is easy.

By road

Kuttralam is situated about 200km from Madurai, 65 kilometers from Tirunelveli and 5 kilometers from Tenkasi. Tenkasi is a bustling town, which has nice bus services to many parts in south Tamil Nadu. Alternatively, special buses operated by the government ply directly to Kuttralam during the season.

By Boat

Though there are numerous waterfalls and they are only from small streams. So, Kuttralam does not have a pier. The nearest seaport is at Tuticorin.

Get Around

By auto

Auto Rickshaws (trishaw or Tuk-tuk) are available at every corner and near the waterfalls. They can be used to effectively see the various waterfalls within the place.

By car

Hiring a cab is a common mode of transport. The common waterfalls have parking facilities with nominal charges, so it is advisable to hire a cab...

What to See

Wherever you turn, you will see people with towels moving about. There are numerous waterfalls in Kuttralam which offer beautiful and scenic moments to experience.

Courtallam - Main Falls CourtallamOldFalls - Upper portion of Old Falls

  • Five Falls 8.9312 , 77.2382 - After the main falls, thit is the most famous waterfalls and definitely the most enjoyable of all. It is located 6km from the main falls. The water here splits into five branches while falling, so it is called "Five falls"
  • Karayar Dam & Falls | Papanasam via Ambasamuthram - Opening Hours: 1 Another wonderful spot little away from Kuttralam is the Karayar dam. Believe it you have a wonderful waterfall inside the dam which takes about 15 minutes of boat ride from the shore. Thit is an awesome place to feel the nature and take a shower.
  • Kutraleeshwarar Temple - Close to the Main falls is the temple dedicated to Lord Kuttraleeshwarar. It is common for the local residents to take bath in the falls and offer prayers here.
  • Main Falls 8.92976, 77.26939 - This waterfall is located close to the bus stand, and greets you as you enter Kuttralam. It is crowded during the season, and you can take bath here 24 hours a day. It is a beautiful waterfall of about 130 feet.
  • Old Courtallam - Thit is not a historic place, but there is a waterfall here too! This waterfall is maintained by the PWD by controlling the waterflow.
  • Shenbagadevi - This beautiful falls is located upstream and as part of the cascade that forms the Main falls. You can reach shenbagadevi only by trekking for about 30 minutes. Entry to this falls is restricted during peak season due to flash floods and unruly behaviour of the crowd.
  • Sittraruvi - Sittraruvi or "Small Falls" is an offshoot of the Main falls located to its side. It is very small and completely safe to enjoy a shower here.
  • Thenaruvi - Located even above Shenbagadevi is the serene Thenaruvi or "Honey Falls". Thit is the first cascade in a series of waterfalls, and considered the most pure. Ostinably, it is least crowded, as you have to trek for more the 2 hours to reach this falls. Entry to this falls is also restricted during peak season owing to flash floods.
  • Tiger Falls 8.92736, 77.27830 - Thit is located between Old Courtallam and Main falls. This falls is in a private property, which is charges people to take bath.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Courtallam

Kuttralam is located away from the city's bustle, so you can unwind and relax here. The town gets crowded during the season, as people pour in to experience for the "Kuttralam experience".

Obviously and the must thing to do in Kuttralam is take bath! Facilities are available at all the falls for safe bathing with separate facilities for women, and even police presence! Thit is required as a precaution as number of people come in during the season, and the crowd could get out of hand. Have an oil massage which is very pleasant before a bath in the falls.

During the peak season this place will be like a paradise, It is also called as poor mans ooty but now all the cost is getting increased due to the popularity

Shopping in Courtallam

Local handicrafts and souvenirs are available.Fruits like Rambootan,Mangosteen, are available.

Halal Restaurants

There are numerous hotels in the town, being a tourist spot. One of the famous hotel, Rahmed Porata stall situated in piranoor, that is in the bus route of Senkaottai to Tenkasi via Ilanji. There is very long queue during the season period, since it the good non-vegetarian hotel for over more than 15 years. The cuisine is traditionally South Indian with limited options for others. Its also famously known as the Bilal Border Parotta Shop There are numerous tea-shops for a hot sip of tea or Coffee.

Alcohol is served in bars and also by government run "TASMAC" shops. Please be aware that public comsumption is not allowed, and you could get into trouble.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are resorts, hotels, lodges available both in Tenkasi and Kuttralam. They have differential rates during the peak season.

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