Courtallam, Spa Of South India, is a panchayat town situated at a mean elevation of 160 m. on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District. The numerous waterfalls and cascades along with the ubiquitous health resorts in the area have earned it the title the Spa of South India. Courtallam has nine waterfalls. Peraruvi is a main fall and the biggest falls in courtallam, is about 60 m high. The flow of water is interrupted by the Pongumakadal, a 19 m deep crater and comes down with greatly reduced impact, making a bath safe. The cancellation depicts water fall of Courtallam.