Kutralam (Courtallam) Travel Guide Kutralam , also known as Courtallam, is a picturesque town located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. Renowned for its stunning waterfalls and lush greenery, Kutralam is a popular tourist destination that offers a serene escape into nature. The town has a rich historical significance and is mentioned in ancient Tamil literature for its natural beauty and healing properties of its waterfalls. Coutrallam Falls (also called Kutralam /Kuttalam Falls) is located in Tenkasi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu bordering Kollam district, Kerala. The falls is located on the Western Ghats on the river Chittar and is considered a "medical spa" on account of the medical smell in the waters. [clarification needed] It is located 5 km (3.1 mi) from the nearest city Tenkasi. There are a total of nine falls of which Peraruvi, Aintharuvi and Puli Aruvi being the most prominent. The ... Learn about the nine major waterfalls in Kutralam , a town in Tenkasi District of Tamil Nadu. Discover the beauty, history and medicinal value of these falls and other attractions in the region. Coutrallam waterfalls is a beautiful destination for the perfect getaway. It has nine magnificent waterfalls with different heights and volumes, fed by four rivers.