Courtallam Waterfalls is now open for tourists

Tamil Nadu government is now allowing tourists in Tenkasi – Courtallam waterway. The entry timings is limited to 6 am to 6 pm. The nearby Aintharuvi waterfalls is also now open for tourists.

Courtallam Falls (also called Kutralam/Kuttalam Falls) is located in Tenkasi district in the Tamil Nadu bordering Kollam district, Kerala. The falls is located on the Western Ghats on the river Chittar and is considered a “medical spa” because of the medical smell in the waters.

Courtallam Falls usually opens for tourist in June. However, in this year the tourists were not allowed due to the covid-19 restrictions.

Being one of the most attractive waterfalls in Tamil Nadu Courtallam allures many tourists each year. Now, the decision to open it after a a break is expected to revive the business in Tenkashi and the nearby areas which was going through a tough situation due to the Covid-19 lockdown.