What to expect
Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)
A forested cascade a few kilometres from the Main Falls with shallow pools popular with families and children, part of the Courtallam waterfall cluster. This waterfall guide is organized from Courtallam in Tenkasi district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi).
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseCourtallam
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹15
Places to visit6→Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) is planned from Courtallam, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Courtallam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Courtallam or nearby in Tenkasi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)Seasonal guide
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Today at Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)
Sunrise6:13 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 80%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Courtallam
5 more places around Courtallam, each worth a day of its own.
waterfallMain Falls, Courtallam
2.3 km · 28 min walk
The largest of the Courtallam (Kutralam) cascades in the Western Ghats, about 50 m wide and falling roughly 100 m; the mineral-rich waters that give Courtallam its 'Spa of South India' name draw crowds of bathers, especially in the June-September season.
templeKutralanathar Temple, Courtallam
2.5 km · ~6 min by auto
Ancient Shiva temple beside the Main Falls and one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams; a conch-shaped 'Sangakkovil' sanctum where Kutralanathar is worshipped with consort Kuzhalvoi Mozhiammai.
waterfallTiger Falls (Puli Aruvi), Courtallam
1.2 km · 15 min walk
A gentle, relatively safe cascade close to the Courtallam bus stand, favoured by families with young children.
waterfallShenbaga Devi Falls, Courtallam
590 m · 7 min walk
A hill cascade with an adjoining Shenbaga Devi Amman shrine; local temple festivals traditionally begin only after worship here, and access lies within reserve forest.
waterfallChitraruvi, Courtallam
1.9 km · 24 min walk
A small, shallow cascade in the Courtallam cluster, reopened to visitors in 2019 with a nominal entry fee; considered safe for children.
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Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (seasonal)
Best timeJun-Sep and Oct-Dec - confirm flow before visiting
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹15
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: ~Rs 15 (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)
A few km uphill from Courtallam bus stand; auto/taxi recommended
Getting around Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)
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Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)?
Entry: ~Rs 15 (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (seasonal). The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)?
Base yourself in Courtallam or nearby in Tenkasi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)?
About an hour.
What else is near Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi)?
Nearby you can pair Shenbaga Devi Falls, Courtallam (590 m), Honey Falls (Thenaruvi), Courtallam (860 m), Tiger Falls (Puli Aruvi), Courtallam (1.2 km), Chitraruvi, Courtallam (1.9 km).
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Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) itself yet. These cover Courtallam, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Courtallam
Old Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Aruvi) sits in Courtallam, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
Photographs: VasuVR (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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