Olakkay Aruvi

The Olakkay Aruvi waterfall in the Western Ghats is about 8 km north of Azhgiapandiapuram and 14 km from Nagercoil. The beautiful waterfalls and the natural scenery all around the place attract many tourists and this place has become an important picnic centre. A small temple connected with the sage Agasthiar near the falls attracts a large number of religious people on the full moon day of the Tamil month Chithirai (April-May) and they worship at the altar, after bathing in the falls. Many people find this place, ideal for trekking. After a long walk through the forest, it is great to bath in the waterfalls. Before you reach the waterfall, there is a vantage point from where you can have a spectacular view of the surrounding areas. It is shown in the third picture in the second row given below.