There
are about 9 falls in Courtallam which include
Main
Falls,
Five
Falls,
Old
Falls,
Tiger
Falls,
Sittraruvi, Shenbaga
Devi
Falls,
Honey
Falls,
Orchid Falls and
Palaruvi. These falls receive water from the
river
Chittar. Since this river runs via
thick woods of rare herbal flora before falling
here, the water is said to have medicinal
qualities and cure some diseases. Taking a bath
in these waterfalls will rejuvenate our mind and
body.
Main
Falls(Peraruvi)
- Among
the nine waterfalls, only the Main Falls is
in Courtallam falling from a height of about
60 m. Here
the water pours down at varying velocities and
forces as per the amount
of rainfall in the Western
Ghats.
Five
Falls(Aintharuvi)
- It
is the most preferred falls by many people which
separates into 5
branches as it reaches the ground.
It's about 4 kms away from
Courtallam.
Old
Falls(Pazhaya
Courtallam)
- This
falls is about 6 kms away from Courtallam and is
ideal for anyone to
enjoy.
Honey
Falls(Thenaruvi) - The
name comes as honey can be obtained from this
place. The falls is amidst the jungle up in the
mountains. It can be reached only by walk and is
risky. It takes almost 2 hrs to reach this spot
and people are not allowed to bath here as it is
very dangerous.
Shenbaga
Devi
Falls
- This
falls is on the way to the Honey Falls. The
location is surrounded by Shenbaga trees which
bears the fragrant Shenbaga flowers. Near
this waterfalls is the Shenbaga Devi temple.
People usually take bath here and worship the
Goddess in the temple. It's about 3 km from
Courtallam
up the
hills.
Tiger
Falls(Puliyaruvi)
- It
is situated about 2 kms from the Courtallam bus
stand. The flow of water is smooth here and
is perfect for children to enjoy
waterfalls.
Little
Falls(Sittraruvi) - This
falls located is near the Main Falls and we have to pay to take a
bath
here.