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Tirunelveli is about 2000 years old is a town of hoary tradition. Next to Madurai it was an important city of the Pandya Kingdom as it served as their Capital for some time. Situated on the banks of the river Thamiraparani, it is on the way to Kanniyakumari from Madurai. It is a twin town Tirunelveli and Palayamkottai.

Getting There :
By Air
The nearest Airport, Madurai, is 151 kms away.

By Rail
Tirunelveli is an important railway junction on the Southern Railway and is connected to all the major cities.

By Road
Tirunelveli is served by a good network of roads.

Tourist Attractions :
Ottapidaram (65 Kms)
This is the birth place of V.O Chidambaram, freedom fighter. His maiden venture in navigation against the East India Company caused his imprisonment. That is why he is popularly called as "Kappalottiya Thamizhan". His home has now become a memorial.

Tenkasi (53 Kms)
The name itself implies that this town is Kasi (Varanasi) of the South. The flagstaff of the temple is noteworthy for its sculptural beauty and 400 years old.

Papanasam (42 Kms)
This holy place is on the western ghat of Pothigai Hills. Legend has it that it was close to the Papanasam Falls, on the banks of the Tamiraparani river that as Siva and Parvati appeared before Agasthiya, the falls came to be known as the "Agasthiya falls". To commemorate the visit of the divine couple. The Agasthya temple was built there.

Sankarankovil (56 Kms)
Sankarankovil is a unique temple dedicated to Sankaranarayana who is combined manifestation of Siva and Vishnu. There are two other shrines dedicated to Siva and Parvathi. Twice in a year sun rays fall on the pedestal.