About Muttupettai
Muttupettai is famous for its Mangrove forest that is evergreen forest and attracts many tourists to enjoy the deep rooted trees. Also enjoy the variety of fishes that are available in these backwaters. This mangrove forest sees a migration of birds from Russia, Iran and Europe during the monsoons. Some of the migratory birds sighted here are the egret, flamingo, heron, the painted stork, pelican, teal and tern. This area where the migratory birds are seen has been converted into a protected area called the Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary. Do pay a visit to the Muthupettai Dargah popularly known as the Andavar Shahul Dawood Khamil Oliyullh which is a seven hundred years old dargah and sees a rush of pilgrims from every religion and caste.
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Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Muttupettai - 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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Erwadi, Tamil Nadu
12.6 km from Muttupettai - See map
The town is amidst of coastal towns Keelakarai and Vallinokkam. This place is renowned for the tomb of Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Sahid Aulia....
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Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
18.7 km from Muttupettai - See map
Ramanathapuram famous as Ramnad is thronged by the tourists to see the Ramalingavilasam Palace which is still occupied by the former Sethupaty...
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Ariyaman Beach, Tamil Nadu
20.2 km from Muttupettai - See map
Ariyaman Beach is situated in Palk Bay in Ramanathapuram District. The beach has a children park, water sports activities like wind surfing, water...
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Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple, Tamil Nadu
46.7 km from Muttupettai - See map
The other interesting sight to be visited is the Panchamukha Anjaneyar Temple in Rameswaram. Here the main deity is Lord Hanuman, who helped Lord...
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Ramanathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
48.3 km from Muttupettai - See map
The major attraction of Rameswaram is the Ramanathaswamy Temple. It is located in the center of the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva....
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Villondi Theertham, Tamil Nadu
48.7 km from Muttupettai - See map
Villondi Theertham is located on the route to Pamban. The word Villondi means "Buried Bow". This is the place where Lord Rama buried his bow after...
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Sugreevar Theertham, Tamil Nadu
49.6 km from Muttupettai - See map
Sugreevar, the King of Monkeys helped Lord Rama in the Battle with Raavan. To honor him a temple is built on the way to Gandhamadana Parvatham....
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Agnitheertham, Tamil Nadu
49.8 km from Muttupettai - See map
Agnitheertham is the most significant Theertham in Rameswaram. As per Hindu Religious fact, it is at this place Lord Rama offered prayers to Lord...
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Gandamadana Parvatham, Tamil Nadu
50.6 km from Muttupettai - See map
Nearly 3 km north of Ramanathaswamy Temple, lies the Island’s highest point termed as “Gandhamathana Parvatham”. The Gandhamathana Temple is...
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Jada Theertham, Tamil Nadu
52 km from Muttupettai - See map
Jada Theertham is located on the Dhanushkodi road. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama washed his hair (Jada) by taking a dip in this Theertham...
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Jatayu Theertham, Tamil Nadu
54 km from Muttupettai - See map
Jatayu Theertham is dedicated to Jatayu, an Eagle loyal to Lord Rama, is considered as King of Bird. Jatayu helped Lord Rama to defeat Demon...
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