How is the season in Courtallam?
June to Septemeber is the main season period. The winds from Western Ghats, drizzling rain, sweet water flow in the falls and the healthy atmosphere makes the Kutralam as Heaven. From October to mid of January there may be good water flow, but not considered as season, since the winds from west are missing.
Is Courtallam open for tourists now?
After a gap of 34 months, all falls in Courtallam will be open to visitors again from December 20. People were barred from taking bath in all the waterfalls since March 2019 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
How many falls are there in Courtallam?
The individual waterfalls of Courtallam are Main Falls, Old Falls, Five Falls, Shenbagadevi Falls, Honey Falls, Tiger Falls, Small Falls, Fruit Garden Falls and Palaruvi Falls or Milk Falls (which was across the state border in Kerala).
Why is April a bad time to visit Courtallam?
The ‘Agni Natchathiram’ phenomenon of April sends mercury rising, and humidity is minimal. The waters of Courtallam dry up during this time, as most waterfalls are seasonal. The mounting heat makes it difficult for tourists to explore the area, and there is not much to see.
Why Courtallam is famous for waterfalls?
A beautiful site to enjoy the wonders of waterfalls, Coutallam attracts many tourists locally as well from outside the city. The Courtallam is a beautiful town in the Tirunelveli district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The waterfalls here comprise of nine smaller falls which make up beautiful sites to bath and enjoy the cool drizzle of water.
What is the temperature in Courtallam?
Temperature ranges between 22°C to 37°C during these months. The best season to visit Courtallam is the winter season. The best months to visit are July, September, October, November, January, February and March.
What are the monsoons and winters like in Courtallam?
Courtallam experiences monsoons between the months of June to September. These months are characterized by moderate rainfall. The Month of December marks the start of winter season in Courtallam.