Suruli Falls in Tamil Nadu

Suruli Falls situated 8 Km from Kambam (Theni District (56 Km) / Tamilnadu) of Western Ghats. When driving to the falls, you can see glories views along side of the road. You can see many Grape Gardens and you can purchase fresh grapes there. Dont miss to take the photos of the pure nature green.

The Suruli Falls which falls from a height of 150 feet gathers into a pool, flows for a short distance and again plummets to a depth of 40 feet, offering a spectacular sight of nature''s raw and wild beauty. The dense forest that surround it provide an awesome backdrop. Facilities are available for men and women to bathe separately in This falls.

The special feature of the fall is that it is a round the year fall. However, the best season to visit is June - October, when the thickness of the water column is astounding. The beauty of this fall finds mention in Tamil Epic, Silappathikaram written by poet Ilango.

Tourists visiting Thekkadi, the Vaigai dam and Kumbakarai falls did not fail to visit the Suruli falls near Cumbum.

Kailasanathar Temple Cave is located near Suruli Falls. There are 18 caves in and around the Suruli falls. The Kailasanathar Cave Temple is situated 800 metres above the fall and lhas a spring, which possesses water of curative powers.

There are also other 18 caves in and around the Suruli Falls of Tamil Nadu. Then, there is a dargah near the falls, named after a Muslim mystic, Abubacker Masthan who lived around here in 1630s. Being the last resting place of the mystic, the dargah is an important place of worship. The dargah also lies close to the cave temple of Kailasanatha. There is another temple near the Suruli Falls called the Suruli Velappar temple, dedicated to Lord Kartikeya. The pilgrims visit the temple with pots of milk on Saturday.

Location : 123 km from Madurai
Altitude : 150 feet
Best Time to Visit : June to October