Discover The Port City Of Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi!

Written By

Gopika VC

Thoothukudi, located in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, was originally known as Tuticorin. It is a hub for several works of art, handicraft centers, and folk art.

The little town of Kalugumalai, also known as Kazhugumalai, is renowned for its ancient rock-cut temples and massive jain beds.

Kalugumalai

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Over 20 km distance Ottapidaram from Thoothukudi. This little settlement offers a breathtaking view of the ocean from this location. The word "Ottapidaram" means "country of peacocks."

Ottapidaram

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As the birthplace of revolutionary poet Subramaniya Bharathiyar, Ettayapuram Palace is devoted to him. This palace is situated 35 km away from the city centre.

Ettayapuram Palace

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South Indian national parks with tigers include the Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary. The biodiversity makes it an eco-sensitive zone.

Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary

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Tamil Nadu built the Kattabomman Monument Fort to honor 18th-century freedom hero Veerapandiya Kattabomma Karuthayya Nayakkar.

Kattabomman Memorial Fort

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Manapad, a beach village near Thoothukudi, is a popular tourist destination due to its gorgeous landscapes. It offers water sports and fun for all ages.

Manapad

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Tuticorin Port is also known as the V.O. Chidambaram Port Trust, which was designated an important port in Tamil Nadu on July 11, 1974. Third international and second all-weather port.

Tuticorin Port

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Despite being 200 metres from the sea, Thiruchendur Murugan Temple never submerged during the Tsunami. Many devotees worship Lord Murugan, also known as Lord Kartikeya, in this temple year-round.

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple

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Our Lady Of Snows Basilica is a very old church constructed in the 1700s, and its worshippers hold profound beliefs. This church's architecture is Portuguese.

Our Lady Of Snows Basilica

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Sri Vaikuntam Temple is one of the most aesthetically pleasing Lord Vishnu temples. One of the sacred Vishnu temples in India

Sri Vaikuntam Temple

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