Kumbakkarai Falls - Bathing Here Is A Enjoyment And Also Medicinal Purification Too.

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The Kumbakkarai Falls are located in the Theni district of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kumbakkarai Falls is source is River Pamba. It is a feast of nature and yet another tourist attractions for all.

Kumbakkarai falls is located 8 km from Periyakulam and on the foothill path of Kodaikanal. The origin is from the Western Ghats, passes through the rocky zones and pastures to flow down as Kumbakkarai falls.

In the process of long travel the water Falls bring down the goodness of minerals and herbs of the mountain that can cure skin diseases and other related ailments. Bathing here is a pleasure and also medicinal purification too. This is lesser known to tourists.

Very popular with locals and people around the district. This takes a Two Stage fall. The first collects the water in rock recess named after wild life animals. In the second stage river Pamba flows for initial stretch of few kilometers and drops down as Kumbakkarai Falls and it is a perennial source of water.

A five centuries old temple of Goddess Thadagai Nachiamman is near the falls and visited by devotees in large number. Due to the long journey of the waters, they acquire healing and medicinal powers, to cure skin and other minor ailments.

The Kumbakkarai Falls are lesser to known to the tourists, while being quite popular amongst the locals. The source of the waters of the Kumbakkarai Falls is the River Pamba.The tourists who visit these falls enjoy bathing under the healing waters. The Kumbakkarai Falls remain perennial throughout the year and the water currents are fierce during the rains. The height of the Kumbakkarai Falls is up to 400 meters!

The temperatures at the Kumbakkarai Falls remain low even in summers and the weather can be quite chilly during the winter months! There are many temples on the way to the Kumbakkarai Falls from the nearest town. The nearest railway station and airport to the Kumbakkarai Falls is at Madurai.