India /Tamil Nadu /Thoothukudi /Tuticorin

Tuticorin, also locally (and popularly) known as Thoothukudi, is a city in southern India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The town Thoothukudi derives its name from the Tamil words ‘Thoothu’ and ‘Kudi’ which respectively mean ‘Dig’ and ‘Drink’. The city of Tuticorin does not have any rivers, and the only source of water for the locals is through its various wells. Tuticorin is also known for its pearls, as fishing for pearls is a popular occupation here. The city has a huge port, and is one of the important port towns in the state. If you are an admirer of the great blue sea, Tuticorin will interest you to no end. There are many parks in Tuticorin that you can visit during your trip to the city. The most popular parks in the town of Tuticorin are Roche Park, Rajaji Park, and Harbor Park.

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Category : Beaches

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 628001‎

STD Code: 461

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi is a port city and a Municipal Corporation and an Industrial city in Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Tuticorin also has a major temple that it is very famous for – the Tiruchendur temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanya. The temple is also located near the sea, and this is an added attraction. The other places you can visit the Kattabomman Memorial Fort when you visit the city, and this memorial is dedicated to the freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomman, who was one of the key figures in the Indian resistance towards the British.

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By Air : Tuticorin has an airport that is located around fourteen kilometers from the city, and domestic flights are available from here to the city of Chennai. Air travel will cost around Rs 4000 on a domestic level.

By Train : Tuticorin has a major railway station too, and regular trains are available from here to the cities and towns of Mysore, Tirunelveli, Tiruchendur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Dindigul. Traveling through trains is easy, though the tickets should be booked in advance. Train fares will range around Rs 200 to 600, depending on the class of travel and the distance covered.

By Bus : The city of Tuticorin is very well connected to other towns in the region through a regular network of buses. Buses from Tuticorin ply to all parts of the state, including the cities and towns of Madurai, Trichy, Vellore, Palayamkottai, Tiruchendur, Palayakayal, and Ramanathapuram. Bus fares will normally range between Rs 150 to 500, and traveling through buses is an ideal option. The fares will depend on the distance covered through the travel.

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