Tirunelveli is known by many names. But it is mostly known by three names viz., Nellai, Tinnevely and Tirunelveli. During the days of the British rule in India, it was known as Tinnevely, the anglicised version of Tirunelveli. It has reverted to this name post-independence. Its inhabitants refer to it as Nellai mostly.
It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli district and is located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It has geographical significance as well, being the southernmost tip of the Deccan Plateau. Tirunelveli is a good 613 kilometres from the state’s capital, Chennai. It is 152 kilometres away from Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Tami Nadu’s neighbouring state, Kerala.
Tirunelveli tourism is not only confined to temples, even though the sacred places dot the city and its nearby areas significantly. There are also some scenic destinations near Tirunelveli where a nature lover would love to visit. Waterfalls, dams and wildlife sanctuaries all make the holiday in Tirunelveli unlike the other.
The rural heartland of Tamil Nadu is home to an array of endowments, each distinctive, with lifestyles redolent of art, craft, and culture and natural heritage. Rural tourism thus connects the visitor from the frantic present with the traditional assets of communities off the beaten track. It recognizes the role of rural folks in preservation of art, craft and heritage and the community participation, especially for women and youth.
Sample a mix of dosa, idly, kuruma and other village delicacies. Visitors are treated to a dazzling dance performance in the evening and there is a rural handicraft bazaar. You can also undertake a tour experiencing the village life.
Kadambadi
This picturesque village has all the ingredients of rural essence: village huts, lush palm groves, green fields, ponds, and friendly simple people. The village has a beautiful lake with facility of boat ride and offers rejuvenation ayurvedic or siddha massage.
Thandarai
It is an Irulas tribal village, framed in the rustic beauty of rural Tamil Nadu, about 50km South of Chennai. Thandarai is known for The Irula Tribe Women’s Welfare Society (ITWWS) and it is the local community’s warm disposition to the visitor. Visitors can go snake hunting, witness tribal dances and taste native cuisine.
In this garden of nature, ITWWS aims to provide livelihood to Irula women who possess traditional knowledge of medicinal herbs and plants found there in abundance. It has created a seed bank to preserve and proliferate many vanishing species of valuable trees and plants and to make and market herbal remedies. The centre includes forest cover, herbal garden, handicrafts production unit, trading centre and a tribal museum.
The Masimagam, a traditional function, during the full moon day of ‘Masi’ (a Tamil month) draws thousands of Irulas who gather to celebrate the joyfulness of goddess at Mamallapuram.
Kurangani
Setamdst the Western Ghats, the villag of Kurangani (400 -6500m) displays Tamil Nadu’s spice tourism model, culture, and natural attractions. Perched atop Kurangani Kolukkumalai, is the highest tea estate in the world. This entire region is blessed with rich flora and fauna.
Chettinad
The palatial homes and the magnificent palaces of Chettinad express a mix of distinct cultural influences and building styles. The early migration of Chettiar families to Burma, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Gulf instilled in them the desire to create sprawling mansions that are signposts to the architectural heritage of historic Chettinad.
The use of indigenous material, style, and skill is the underlying concern in the support to rural tourism here.
Devipattinam
Devotees and tourists congregate here, as navabashana navagrahas (nine planets) are located at this site in the middle of the sea. It is the spot where Goddess killed the demon Mahishasura. Pilgrims perform religious rites for their forefathers here. Also known as Navabashanam it is also famous for the Ulakanayaki Amman Amman Temple.
Kazhugumalai
It is a place of archaeological importance, with 8-century Jain rock carvings and sculptures Kazhugumalai village on Thootukudi coast is home to several forms of folk art, palm and banana based products and traditional marine practices. You can witness artificial reefs at about 50 minute boat rides from the coast. Other important destinations include Vettuvankoil and Kandasamy Temple. During the Pongal, the area is a virtual treat.
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