Old Courtallam Falls

Old Courtallam Falls, also known as Pazhaya Courtallam Aruvi, is a popular seasonal waterfall located in Courtallam (Kutralam) in Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, on the Western Ghats. Fed by the Chittar River, it is one of the nine falls in the Courtallam cluster. Known for its broad, gentle cascade and herbal waters flowing through forests, it attracts visitors for bathing and sightseeing, especially during the southwest monsoon season.

Visitors can expect a wide, low-height cascade flowing over rocky ledges into a shallow bathing area surrounded by forested slopes of the Western Ghats. The site has paved approach paths, stepped bathing enclosures with separate sections, changing rooms and viewing areas. Water flow is seasonal and strongest during the monsoon. The surroundings include small shops and food stalls, with views of lush greenery and nearby hills.

Courtallam waterfalls are traditionally believed to have medicinal value as the water flows through forests rich in herbs. The falls are closely associated with seasonal tourism and local bathing traditions during the monsoon, and are visited along with nearby temples and pilgrimage sites in the region.