Coutrallam Falls
Coutrallam Falls (also called Kutralam/Kuttalam Falls) is located in Tenkasi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu bordering Kollam district, Kerala. The falls is located on the Western Ghats on the river Chittar and is considered a "medical spa" on account of the medical smell in the waters. It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) from the nearest city Tenkasi. There are a total of nine falls of which Peraruvi, Aintharuvi and Puli Aruvi being the most prominent.
| Coutrallam Falls | |
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| Coutrallam Falls | |
Main Coutrallam Falls | |
| Location | Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu and Punalur taluk, Kollam district, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 8°55′55″N 77°16′09″E |
| Type | Segmented Plunges |
| Total height | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Watercourse | Chittar |
The Tirunelveli district administration organises Saral Vila, an eight-day festival every year during the Tamil month of Adi (July - August). The falls is the most prominent tourist destination in the region and usually frequented by devotees of the Papanasanathar Temple and Sabarimala. The season starts with the South West monsoon from July to September. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has a boat house that operates boating during season.