India /Tamil Nadu /Tirunelveli /Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli is a town that is located in the southern most part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and for this reason the region has well established local roots. The town of Tirunelveli is also culturally very rich, and has many important must visit destinations that tourists would be interested in. There are a wide array of temples and churches in the town of Tirunelveli that are frequented by tourists and pilgrims alike. The main churches in Tirunelveli that you can visit during your trip to the town are the Christ Church in Vannarpettai and the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Palayamkottai. The cathedral is a magnificent structure that houses around 6000 members at a time. The cathedral also has a very famous four part choir. The Nellaiappar temple in the town of Tirunelveli is also a very popular destination where tourists and pilgrims converge. This temple is dedicated to the main deity, Lord Shiva. The temple is an architectural marvel that is sure to pique the interest of any architecture buff. The Nellaiappar temple is also located bang in the middle of the town, so access to the temple is easy. The temple car or ‘rath’ here is the third largest in the country and weighs around 400 tons.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 627001

STD Code: 462

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – Mar

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Tirunelveli District is a district of Tamil Nadu state. Tirunelveli one of the most charming places in Tamil Nadu is nearly 2000 years old. It has been glorified and also considered as the one of the beautiful city of the state which attracts lot of tourist every year. Tirunelveli situated on the banks of river Tamirabharani was once the capital of the Pandyas. The temples in Tirunelveli mostly belongs to the Pandya dynasty with excellent architecture and is even today very well preserved. It is also considered as one of the important pilgrimage centre towards the south of Tamilnadu. Apart from all this Tirunelveli is also home for natural wonders in its surroundings that attracts tourists from different parts of the world. The city is also famous for its reputed institutions and hence Palayamkottai is known as the “Oxford of South India”. Tirunelveli is also known as the Halwa town.

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By Air : Nearest airport is at Coimbatore which is well connected to the major cities in the country.

By Train : Trains to Tirunelveli mainly ply from the main cities and towns of Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai and Thanjavur and these trains will charge around Rs 200 to 400 depending in the class of travel. Air conditioned coaches may cost more. The town of Tirunelveli has a major railway station where there are frequent trains from the neighboring state of Kerala too.

By Bus : Buses will be frequently available from other cities and towns within the state like Coimbatore, Tirupur, Dindigul, Theni, Thanjavur and Kanyakumari. Buses are the preferred mode of travel among the local and bus fares can cost you around 200 to 500 rupees. Both air conditioned and non air conditioned buses will be available, and travelling in an AC bus will be better given its climate. There are countless buses that ply to the town of Tirunelveli from the cities of Madurai and Trichy.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Sri Janakiram Hotels ; Madurai Rd, near Tirunelveli Junction Tirunelveli ; Ph – 0462 233 1941 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel MNH Royal Park ; 64, Madurai Road, Madurai Rd, Balabagya Nagar South, Tirunelveli Junction, Tamil Nadu ; Ph – 0462 232 4617 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Sri Bharani Hotels ; 29-A, Madurai Rd Tirunelveli, Tamillnadu. ; Ph – 0462 233 3234 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Madhura Vegetarian Restaurant ;  High Ground Rd, Palayamkottai Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• New Rushi Veg & Non-Veg Restaurant ;  Puduammankovil St, Tirunelveli Junction Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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High Point ; RR Inn, Old Madurai Road, Tirunelveli Junction, Tirunelveli- 627001 ; Ph/M: (0462) 2311111, (0462) 2311222 , 9489094008 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Amirtham Permit ; Hotel Aryaas, 67, Madurai Road, Tirunelveli Junction, Tirunelveli- 627001 ; Ph/M: (0462) 2339005, (0462) 2999006 , 9443777440, ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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Utsavam or Annual Festival ; Venue:  Tirunelveli ; Period :  February-March ; Details:  This festival is celebrated on the day of Pushya in the month of February-March and is meant for the purification and the revitalizing effect of the powers of the deity.
Easter ; Venue:  Tirunelveli ; Period :  March – April ; Details:  Easter is a very renowned festival of Christians which marks the rebirth of Lord Jesus Christ. It is celebrated in the month of March or April by the Christian community of the state with fervor and dedication.
Saraswathy Pooja ; Venue:  Tirunelveli ; Period :  October ; Details:  This festival is held in the last three days of the Navaratri festival and the last three days are especially meant for Goddess Saraswathy. The preparations of Krishnanattam, Kathakali, and Kalaripayattu etc. usually begin on this day.

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