Five waterfalls or Aintaruvi Falls are in Courtallam in Tenkasi District. The name is ‘Five Falls’ because the water flows over the rocks in five streams. The Five Falls timings are from 6 AM to 8 PM.
Five Falls
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Five falls are accessible just 5 km from the town of Courtallam and are adjacent to the main road, so no trekking is required to reach these falls.
These five falls have great medicinal health benefits and had known as the “Spa of South India”. The water for this waterfall arrives from the upper hills of the “podhigai” hills, which enriches the herbal contents.
We can get medicine relief from backache and headache and massage the body entirely by bathing in that area.
Overview
There is also a separate bathing place for men and women. Even on weekdays, we could see a fair amount of people. We must take care of them as monkeys are ubiquitous in and around this area.
Five falls are among the most frequent waterfalls compared to other waterfalls in Courtallam. They are west of the hills. According to Hindu mythology, the five waterfalls resemble ‘Adisesha‘ – the 5-headed serpent worshipped in Hinduism. The two temples in front of the Aintaruvi Falls are the Ayyanar Temple and the Murugan Temple.
The locals consider these five waterfalls as the five heads of cobras. Of the five, three falls are accessible to men, while only two are open to women. Swami Ayyappa Temple and Vinayaka Temple are two temples that attract devotees near the falls.
Best time to visit
The best months to visit kutralam is July, September, October, November, January, February and March.
Five Falls Timings
Below are the Five falls timings:
| Day | Five falls Timings |
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Entry fee: free
Resort Overview
Finding an ideal hotel in Courtallam is not tricky. Welcome to 5 Falls Resort, an excellent choice for travellers like you. You will enjoy the relaxing rooms that provide air conditioning, and the 5 Falls Resort offers free Wi-Fi to your guests so you can stay connected while staying. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, outdoor fireplace and newspaper.
Additionally, 5 Falls Resort offers an on-site restaurant that offers a relaxing getaway from your busy day. For visitors with a vehicle, free parking is available.
Due to the proximity of famous landmarks such as the Chithira Sabai Temple (3.0 miles) and the Adiyetum Paraipanri Madaswamy Koil Temple (3.0 miles), guests at 5 Falls Resort can easily experience some of the most famous attractions in Courtallam.
The Five Falls Resort Courtallam offers the best at your fingertips, making your stay relaxing and enjoyable.
Property Amenities
- Free Parking
- there is Free High-Speed Internet (Wi-Fi)
- Free breakfast
- Bicycle rental
- Game room
- Children’s television networks
- Indoor play area for children
- Car hire
- Restaurant
- Special diet menus
- Vending machine
- Table tennis
- Walking tours
- Board games/puzzles
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Kids’ outdoor play equipment
- Business Centre with Internet Access
- Meeting rooms
- Spa
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Massage
- Neck massage
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Newspaper
- Non-smoking hotel
- Outdoor fireplace
- Shared lounge / TV area
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in / check-out
- Private check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
- Ironing service
Room features
- Soundproof rooms
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Room service
- Bottled water
Room types
- Bridal suite
- Family rooms
Good to know
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
English, French, Arabic, Hindi
Resort Address and Contact
35/31, Five Falls Main Road,
Opposite Vivekananda Ashram,
Courtallam, Tamil Nadu 627802
Phone: 095510 41122
Other Nearby Hotels
- The D Hotel and Resorts, 6 m from Aintaruvi waterfall.
- Hotel Hayass Residency, 270 m from Aintaruvi waterfall.
- Laughing Waterfall Fine Stay, 210 m from Aintaruvi waterfall.
- Mango Resort, 2.4 km from Aintaruvi waterfall.
- Saaral Resort Kutralam, 4.2 km from Aintaruvi waterfall.
Nearby places to visit
There are eight different waterfalls. Easily accessible waterfalls are the main waterfalls, the five waterfalls, and the old waterfalls.
Other waterfalls include Tiger Falls, Sitraruvi, Senbagave, Honey, and Pajathottam, which the government restricts.
Main Falls-Peraruvi
KutralamMain Falls Kutralamis the largest waterfall on the whole. The height is about 60 meters.
The water flow is interrupted by a natural vent, which slows down the water and makes it safer to bathe. The waterfall is so large that about 200 to 300 people can bathe at once.
Small Fall
Small Falls is another waterfall in the significant town. It is a pair of small waterfalls next to each other. Staff had built the two open rooms with high walls to separate the two waterfalls; one section is reserved for women and the other for men, so it feels like an indoor waterfall.
Pajaya Kurtalla Aruvi-Old KutralamFalls
Also known as Sivamatungai Falls, it locates at a distance of 5 km from the central falls. The waterfall flows into a valley formed between two giant rocks.
It flows from 200 feet and cuts stairs to the rocks to reduce water impact. It is safe to bathe, and there are separate areas for men and women. Oil massage is available near the falls.
Kannupuli Mettu
It locates at a distance of 20 km from Courtallam. Gundaru Dam’s vast expanse of water stored in the Dam Reservoir is a breathtaking view. Publicly accessible waterfalls and private waterfalls are available here.
Unlike KutralamFalls, these waterfalls have a unique feature that makes us happy. We can enjoy Jeep Safree rides to access private falls.
Kumbavooruti Aruvi-Kumbavooruti Fall
This waterfall locates at a distance of 32 km from Courtallam. On the way to Achhan Koil in Kerala near Sengottai. It locates on top of the hills. We had to go by jeep or safari due to the road condition on the hills.
As you travel through the winding hairpin bends and dense forests, you can experience bliss before reaching the fall. Kumbavooruti Fall has a unique mark, where bathing and swimming are allowed.
How to reach
Courtallam is easily accessible by public transport and auto-rickshaws from the main town.
By Road:
The state transport system operates frequent services to various districts and state destinations.
By Train:
Nearest railway station Tenkasi Junction 7 km (station code TSI), Sengottai railway station 9 km (station code SCT)
By Air:
Nearest airport Thoothukudi [100 km], Trivandrum [112 km] and Madurai [160 km]
Address
Tenkasi, District, Courtallam, Tamil Nadu 627802