Fairy Falls (Kodaikanal)

Fairy Falls is the resource of Pambar River, which joins the Vaigai River at the foot. It is also within the civic limits. It is a charming picnic spot just 5 km from Kodaikanal Lake. You can see a beautiful waterfall here. It is the overflow of the rural community reservoir flowing
south to form the enthralling fairy falls. The crystalline waters that fill the basin at the foot of the Fairy falls are frequently visited by tourists for bathing during kodaikanal tour. Fairy falls has turned out to be an indivisible part of community of Kodaikanal as a fascinating spot for picnic. It has also grown famous amongst Kodaikanal tourists for its crystal clear waters. Fairy falls is just 5 kms from Kodai Lake. Swimming at the foot of the falls will certainly leave you refreshed and revitalized.

Elk Falls

This place is located at a distance of 7 km from Kotagiri and is situated below Uyillatti village. The road passes through serenely laid out Badaga habitations. En-route to the Kannerimukku village is the first European house in the Nilgiris built by Collector Sullivan in the year 1819. Here, there is a European house that was built during the colonial period, though the two storied house now stands ruined. At the Elk falls, the water is full only in the rainy season but it is still worth a visit. The view from here is amazing and you can see from here an exquisite valley called 'kookal' which is known for its oranges. Otherwise it is a quiet place to just listen to the sound of the silvery water.

Chinnakallar Falls

Chinnakallar is about 26 km east of Valparai. It is known as Cherrapunji of Tamil Nadu. It is the second place in receiving maximum rainfall next to Cherrapunji. The hanging bridge is built across the falls is full of enchantment and thrill. This area always found wet and misty. Chinnakallar is full of greenish dense forest with tall majestic trees which gives a pleasant nature. It has the falls which sounds like a roaring lion. 

Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls, also known as St. Catherine's Falls, is located in the area that surrounds Coonoor. This beautiful waterfall falls from an impressive 250 feet. It can clearly been seen from the top of Dolphin's Nose if seeing the entire waterfall as one total impression is what you are looking for. It is also possible to take a road to the top of the falls. This vantage point allows you to truly appreciate the awesome power that Mother Nature has contained within a waterfall as you look down the 250 feet to the pool of water and its surrounding landscape below.

Bear Shola Falls

The Bear Shola falls is favorite tourist spot in Kodaikanal and it is called so, because in earlier days bears used to come and drink water from this fall. It is one of the most ideal picnic spots in Kodaikanal town and is at a distance of about 2km from the lake and about 1.5km from the bus stand. 

It is ideal to visit the Bear Shola Falls during rainy season to enjoy the beauty of the falls in its fullness. The approach road to this falls is a rugged hill path and hence suitable means of transportation is necessary to reach the falls.

Ayyanar Falls

In the district of Virudhunagar, close to the city of Rajapalayam, one can go to Ayyanar falls which is a natural water falls. The entire water fall is in a dense forest and the water falls from a height of 15 feet. The waterfalls is situated in the eastern slopes of western ghats.The falls have shifted its origin of fall from the real original source and to reach there one should get permission from the forest department. Up to the half mark of the route one can trek, beyond that it is quite a difficult climb to reach there. It takes nearly 3 hours to climb up the dense emrald green forest to reach Ayyanar falls. It is advised to come down before 4.pm as after dark there are chances of sighting elephants and Indian Gaurs. 

Aintharuvi Water Falls ( Five Falls)

The five falls is situated around 6 km away from the bus stand in the western side of the hills . This is yet another spectacular falls in the falls town of Kutralam . The quality of the water in this falls is very good and tasty although next to that in Main falls . A max. of around 100 to 150 people can take bath at a time here making it another public water falls . As seen in the picture water flows in 5 seperate streams making it a real splendour to watch . Bathing can be done according to ones wishes . There are areas where water flow is very high and rough ; some areas the flow is very high and smooth .

Aagaya Gangai Water Falls

Tucked away between the Pachamalai and Kalrayan hill ranges of the Eastern Ghats in South India, Kolli Hills (or Kollimalai, in Tamil) is indeed a remarkable spot in Tamil Nadu. Unlike man-made Ooty and Kodai, Kolli Hills is traditional hill country, the land of friendly tribes, and a part of the erstwhile kingdom of Valvil Ori, a Tamil king who was renowned for his generosity and valour. Formed in the shape of an open square, these hills were also known as Chathuragiri, literally meaning square-shaped hills. Located at an ever-so-pleasant altitude ranging from 1000 to 1300 metres above mean sea level, Kolli hills enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. 

Agasthiar Falls

Agasthiar Falls which is just 4 kms uphill from Papnasam where you find a wonderful waterfalls where you have water falling around 365 days. Papanasam Temple, a temple situated near agasthiyar falls is believed that after taking bath in this falls, going to this temple is said to give you relief from all your sins and thus the place is called Papanasam. Visiting this scenic and beautiful place may refresh one's mind and body.

Tada Falls

Tada falls or Ubbalamdugu Falls is in Tada mandal of Nellore district in India. It is situated on the border of Tamil Nadu and Andra Pradesh. It is situated around 95 km from Chennai.

The ideal time to visit Tada is between August - December when the sun is a little less intense. The worst time is March - June - you'd probably melt before you make it back Chennai. We went in the first week of March, and were very lucky it had been raining the past few days. That made the weather very pleasant and the heat was far more bearable.