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Volume 15:11 November 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

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Courtallam: The Spa of the South

Dr. S. Thanam


Abstract

This paper discusses various aspects tourism relating to Courtallam water falls located in Tirunelveli District of Tamilnadu, India. Courtallam region located in the Palani range of Western Ghats has nine water falls, accessible to tourists. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit these falls every year and take baths in these water falls to enjoy the beautiful scenes of nature and to receive medicinal values through their baths. The paper presents the aspects of medical tourism pursued in Courtallam.

Keywords: Courtallam water falls, medical tourism, herbs.

Introduction

Courtallam, ‘the Spa of the South’ is situated in the Palani range at an elevation of about 167 meters on the Western Ghats. The temperature that prevails here is moderate and cool. Most of the region of Courtallam receives the rainfall during the month of October to January with the onset of the north east monsoon.1 Courtallam, “the spa of the South” is a boon to Tirunelveli district, Tamilnadu.

Meaning of SPA

International Advanced Deluxe Dictionary gives the meaning of spa as follows. Spa is a place where there is mineral water. In general it is a place where there is a spring of mineral water having medicinal properties. The Western Ghats forest which is found in the region of Courtallam possesses botanical wealth rich in medicinal value.

Courtallam and Medical Tourism

The endless scope of ‘Medical tourism’ in Tamil Nadu is largely because of its diverse topography and climate on land and water. In Courtallam a variety of plants, trees and medicinal herbs are found in plenty.2

Uniqueness of Courtallam

Courtallam is in TamilNadu state and is a wonderful tourist spot in Tirunelveli district. It is 9 km from Tenkasi railway station. On the Southern Railway it is connected by Virudhunagar-Tenkasi chord line. The town is connected to all the important main roads. It is a well-known and excellent health resort.

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Dr. S. Thanam
Associate Professor in History
A. P. C. Mahalaxmi College for Women
Tuticorin 628 002
Tamilnadu
India
thanamkamaraj2014@gmail.com
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