Tirunelveli , Tamil Nadu
About Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli, the most important district in Southern Tamil Nadu has enormous footfall of tourists from across the world. The twin cities Tirunelveli and Palayamkottai are separated by a river “Thamarabharani”. The city played major part in opposing British Raj in Tamil Nadu. The city was ruled by Cholas, Pandyas, Nayakar, Vijayanagar Empire and Vijayanagar Empire in ancient time. Tirunelveli is also a hub for many educational institutes.
Hotels like Appletree, Sri Janakiram, Sakunthala International, etc. provides tourists with pleasant accomodation at fair rates. Restaurants like Maruthi, Aachees, Corriyander, etc. offer delicious food. Tirunelveli is also much famous for “Tirunelveli Halwa”, a mouthwatering delicacy made up of wheat, sugar and ghee. Taste some Halwa and pack some for your dear and near ones. Also, check out artifacts in Poomphur Emporium and the Terracotta Industries, which has a wide collection of terracotta and ceramic pottery.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Tirunelveli
Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Thiruchendur is a town in the district of Toothukudi is supposedly blessed by Lord Murugan and is famous for the Lord Murugan Temple. Renowned...
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Nellaiappar Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.7 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Nellaiappar Temple is the most important attraction in the Tirunelveli district. Devotees who visit this temple are definitely bestowed with...
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Mekkara Dam, Tamil Nadu
3.1 km from Tirunelveli - See map
On the eastern side of Western Ghats, lays the Mekkara Dam. The dam which is 670 meter long is the source of irrigation for agriculture lands in...
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Courtallam Falls, Tamil Nadu
6.5 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Courtallam Falls, popularly termed as Spa of Southern India, is major crowd puller in Tirunelveli district.Most of the rivers namely Manimuthar,...
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Maruthur, Tamil Nadu
14.4 km from Tirunelveli - See map
This tiny village of Maruthur is located on the banks of Thamarabharani river. Here one can see a stone dam called “Anaikattu” built across...
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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
14.7 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Koonthankulan Bird Sanctuary is a protected area which was declared as a Bird Sanctuary. Koonthankulam is the largest reserve for water breeding...
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Deivacheyalpuram, Tamil Nadu
28 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Deivachayalpuram is a small town near Tirunelveli. One can visit the famous Rajarajeswari Temple and Ram Temple in this town. The 75 feet tall...
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Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu
32.8 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Nanguneri is located 29 km from Thirunelveli is famous for the Vaishnavite temple commonly known as Totadri Mutt dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This...
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Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
34.7 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is yet another attraction which pulls many bird watchers. Both rampant and migratory birds can...
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Singampatti, Tamil Nadu
40.4 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Being considered as one of the 72 Palaiyams of Southern Tamilnadu, Singampatti was gifted to the founder of Singampatti Family, namely Apadhurhara...
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Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
41.7 km from Tirunelveli - See map
Temple goers, artists, history enthusiasts, here's a place for you. Located in the district of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Ambasamudram has the...
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Papanasam, Tamil Nadu
49.8 km from Tirunelveli - See map
The famous picnic spot nearby Tirunelveli, Papanasam is renowned for Lord Shiva Temple and water falls. The Papanasam mountain area is known to...
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