Tirunelveli Tourism

Tirunelveli Tourism Tirunelveli is a big city in the midst of numerous small towns, each with its own bounty of beautiful sights, temples, waterfalls and much more. Unlike many temple towns, it also does offer many other sites to its tourists, including some breathtaking waterfalls. The city is located on the west bank of the Thamirabarani River.  Though it is one of the largest cities inTamil Naduand has a booming agrarian economy, Tirunelveli is far from being a regular commercial hub. It has its roots very much in tact, with multiple religious splendors waiting to be discovered. And to complete your trip, it also has some delicacies you can gorge on! Download Tirunelveli PDF Guide > What's Great? Food and accommodation are relatively cheap. Relatively less crowded throughout the year. What's not so Great? The weather is extremely hot for a major part of the year. For Whom Ideal for family visits, people interested in British - era architecture, and people going on a pilgrimage.

History Tirunelveli, historically, was an integral part of the Pandyan empire. Researched adequately by Richard Caldwell, it has been traced that many dynasties have asserted their supremacy over this region. The oldest mention of Tirunelveli is seen in Ashokan inscriptions. Before the Pandyan rule, the power was in the hands of the Cholas. It then shifted over to Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I. Eventually, the power shifted to the Maravaras and Vijayanagara rulers. Etymology Tirunelveli is also known as Nellai. Under the British rule, it was known as Tinnevelly. Tirunelveli actually in Tamil means ?sacred paddy hedge?. The name came about as a result of some inscriptions, which tell the story of Lord Shiva, who descended in the form of a roof and a hedge, in order to save the paddy of his devotee. Hence, Tirunelveli is derived from three Tamil words ?Thiru? (sacred), ?nel? (paddy), and ?veli? (hedge). History of Tirunelveli The city was ruled over by many empires, including those of the Cholas, Pandyas and the Nawabs of Arcot. It is also the site of the revolt led by Veerapandiya Kattabomman against the British. The massive and marvellous Nellaiappar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was the royal shrine of the ruling Pandya and Chola dynasties. The famous and delicious Iruttukadai halwa was first made here and is available even today.

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -Have a hearty breakfast in one of the local hotels. Visit the Nellaiappar Temple. Then, visit the Kattabomman Memorial Fort, located about 70 km from the city.Day 2 -Visit the Papanasam Falls and the Manimutharu dam. In the evening, check out the local market and street food.

Restaurants and Local Food in Tirunelveli Tirunelveli has no problems when it comes to food. The most widely available food is South Indian, obviously, but if you want, other cuisines aren't that difficult to find either. The place is especially famous for its Halwas and other Indian desserts. View 8 Restaurants in Tirunelveli >>

Oct-Febis the best time to visit Tirunelveli Being located in the southern half of the country, the place has very harsh summers and cooler winters. The winters do not get chilly and serve as an ideal time to visit. Hence, the best time to visit this town lies between the months of October and February. Weather in Tirunelveli Loading... Tirunelveli in Summer (April - June) This is the time when the weather is at its hottest. Avoid visiting during this time if you have a low tolerance for heat. Tirunelveli in Monsoon (July - September) July to September is when it rains here, making the weather very pleasant. Room rent drops during this time as it is considered to be an off-season. Tirunelveli in Winter (October - March) During this time the weather is at its best. Navarathri is celebrated at the Nellaiappar temple during this time. Monthly Weather in Tirunelveli Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 24 31 February 24 32 March 26 33 April 27 35 May 27 34 June 26 33 July 26 33 August 26 33 September 26 32 October 26 33 November 25 31 December 24 31