Old Courtallam Falls (Old Falls) I've also seen this waterfall go by the more straightforward name of Old Falls. We've noticed that this falls consisted of a somewhat stairstepping upper tier before continuing on in a lower man-modified tier. The man-modified property appeared to be brought about because they artificially dammed the plunge pool between the upper and lower falls so there were shallow pools that were more like swimming or bathing pools. These pools were lined with concrete along with stairs and railings in much the same way that we associated with public swimming pools. There was also the option of walking past the pools and getting directly underneath the waterfall itself for a drenching.
[Back to top]  Peacock Approaching the falls from the car park A monkey by the falls looking for a handoutalign="left" width="213" height="320" alt="View of the upper falls with part of the man-modified lower falls">View of the upper falls with part of the man-modified lower falls  Another look at the upper falls Some kids enjoying themselves beneath the falls[Back to top] Bottom up sweep of the full falls from further downstream Bottom up sweep of just the plunge pool and the upper falls TRIP REPORTSFor more information about our experiences with this waterfall, check out the following travel stories.GUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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During our visit, we spotted some peacocks (the national bird) as well as monkeys. There were literally dozens (maybe hundreds) of monkeys looking for handouts as they were obviously used to being fed. When we were done with our visit, we saw this in action as there were piles of rice or something that someone had put to feed them, which literally brought them out in waves. In addition to trying not to mind the abuse the monkeys were getting by making them dependent on human food, we were also a little put off by the amount of litter in the area.
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