Karayar Dam / the Roja Falls (Banatheertham)

The moment when we think about waterfalls in Tamilnadu, Courtallam Falls of Tirunelveli will strike in our mind and at the same time the Banatheertham falls of the same city is giving more pride to the city because the song ‘Chinna-Chinna Asai’ from Roja film was shooted here (‘Dil hai Chhota sa’ in Hindi release). Banatheertham is a part of Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve which is just above the Karayar Dam and it is situated in the western origin of the river down. There is a boat ride of 20minutes for a person from dam across the lake which cost Rs.20. There is also 10minutes trekking that takes to the gorgeous and beautiful waterfalls, which is fully surrounded by a closely packed forest can be viewed. Waterfall is mind-blowing when we view from lake view. While boat riding they can also awe-inspiring view of water-slide of hills. This range is called for its plant varieties. The famous aromatic plant of healing Agasthiya which is pride to be father of all plant-based natural medicines is proved to have scattered these hills by collecting the herbs of plants.