Coutralam Five Falls (Short Version)

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Channel: Ramanathan Subramanian (rsubram24) · 2012 · Travel & Events

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Courtallam ( குற்றாலம் in Tamil), Spa Of South India situated at a mean elevation of 160 m (520 ft) on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. Many seasonal and a few perennial rivers such as the Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambaraparani River originate in this region. The numerous waterfalls and cascades along with the ubiquitous health resorts in the area have earned it the title the Spa of South India. The falls carry a good amount of water only when there is a rain on the hills.From June to September, South West Monsoon will gift the fantastic season that is the cold breeze with mild temperature, which is available only in Kutraalam. From October to December North East Monsoon sets over in Tamil Nadu and the climate is cold and the rains are very heavy sometimes. Sometimes the falls get flooded and people are not allowed to bath during floods. 
     This video covers Aintharuvi (five falls) is one where one thoroughly enjoys being in a crowd of bathers. Five separate cascades of water form this waterfalls.

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