Caution
Courtallam (Kutralam) in May
Tamil Nadu, India
Why May scores 2/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Waterfall bathing — kids love it, Five Falls is gentle, Natural water park experience, Sugarcane juice treat
Elevation
160m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January at Courtallam: 20-30°C, falls flow modestly after retreating monsoon. Pleasant bathing window — true peak is Aadi season (Jul-Aug). |
| February | 3/5 | February at Courtallam: 22–33°C, flow dropping before the Tamil monsoon returns. Herbal baths still run — shoulder month, not peak cascade. |
| March | 2/5 | — |
| April | 2/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | — |
| June | 4/5 | June at Courtallam: 22-30°C, monsoon refills the nine herb-infused falls. Works well for therapeutic bathing — true peak is Aadi (Jul-Aug). |
| July | 5/5 | July at Courtallam: 22-30°C, peak monsoon flow through the 9 herb-infused waterfalls, the therapeutic bathing season in full swing. Main falls crowded on weekends. |
| August | 5/5 | August at Courtallam: 22-30°C, second monsoon peak feeding all 9 cascades, Saral festival bathing runs through the month. Main Falls gets the thickest weekend crowds. |
| September | 5/5 | September at Courtallam: 22-30°C, monsoon easing but flow still strong across the 9 waterfalls, herb-infused bathing still in season. Weekends stay packed; weekdays quieter. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Courtallam: 22–32°C, falls still flowing from southwest monsoon tail, northeast monsoon building. Shoulder — bathing therapy season peaks Jun–Sep, Oct quieter. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Courtallam: 22–30°C, falls still flowing on northeast monsoon, herb-infused bathing still productive. Shoulder — peak bathing season was Jun–Sep. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Courtallam: 20-28°C, falls flow steady post-retreating monsoon. Solid bathing window — Aadi season (Jul-Aug) remains the cultural peak. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
160m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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