Kutladampatti Falls

Kutladampatti Falls

Kutladampatti waterfalls, Vadipatti, Madurai
Location 30 km NW of Madurai
Type Waterfall
Total height 90 ft (27 m)
Number of drops 2

Kutladampatti Falls is a waterfall located in the village of Kutladampatti near Vadipatti in Madurai district about 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The waterfallfall is in a reserve forest managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.[2] The water falls from a height of about 27 metres (89 ft).[2]

Transportation

Tourists from Madurai can take a direct bus from the Periyar bus stand. Tourists may also come via Vadipatti, travelling by bus number 71. The falls are 8 km (5.0 mi) from Vadipatti. State Mini bus services are available from the Vadipatti bus stand.

Tourism

The number of tourist visits peaks from September to February. Public transportation was instituted following some serious media coverage in the early 2000s. Construction of pavement and steps leading to the falls was undertaken by the local administration. Many Maduraites spend their weekends at the falls. The waterfall goes dry in the summer or in the absence of rain. Swami Ramanagiri[3] Ashram is another place of attraction, located in the downhill. The Ashram is surrounded by mango farms and is a home for peacocks. The ashram also has various shrines and is a very good place for meditation and spiritual relief.

References

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  1. ↑ "Tourism, Madurai's mainstay". The Hindu. January 20, 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
  2. 1 2 "The sound and the fury". The Hindu. December 17, 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
  3. ↑ Life of Swami Ramanagiri. David's Godman blog

Coordinates: 10°07′52″N 78°01′01″E / 10.131°N 78.017°E / 10.131; 78.017

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