Location 30 km NW of Madurai Total height 90 ft (27 m) Number of drops 2 | Type Waterfall Height 27 m Phone 091592 31013 | |
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Address Sirumalai Reserved Forests, Madurai Kutralam, Water Falls Rd, Sirumalai R.F., Tamil Nadu 625501 Similar Kumbakkarai Falls, Thalaiyar Falls, Vattaparai Falls, Ayyanar Falls, Tirparappu Waterfalls | ||
Tourists throng kutladampatti falls in vadipatti despite lack of proper transport facilities
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. The waterfallfall is in a reserve forest managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. The water falls from a height of about 27 metres (89 ft).
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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 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.