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Ambasamudram

Located on the foothills of the Western Ghats, Ambasamudram is a taluk in the region famous for the ancient Kasibanathaswamy and Lrishnaswamy Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu respectively. The Manjolai Hills, the Kalakad Mundanthuria Tiger Reserve and the Tea Plantations also draw tourists in large numbers.

In the amazing beauty of the Western Ghats is hidden a beautiful white wall of water flowing through the dense green forest known as the Banatheertham Falls. The Banatheertham Falls which is situated just over the Karaiyar Dam in the Tamirabarani River in the state of Tamil Nadu was largely unknown till the 90s until the popular Hindi movie Roja was shot here which also led the falls to be named Roja Falls. The perennial waters of the falls ensure that one can witnesses its beauty all year round. The falls are accessible through a boat ride to the Karaiyar Dam which allows a great view of the waterfalls tucked in between the verdant hills. At the end of the boat ride one can trek for about ten minutes to reach even closer to the waterfalls and witness the unhindered power of the Banatheertham falls. Read More

District Science Centre has a Science Park and Gallery for the Teasures from the Ocean. The centre was opened in 1987 and is a popular attraction amongst nature lovers and technology enthusiasts. The place is actively involved in Workshops, Training and Science Camps to supplement the education in science in schools and colleges.

Established in 1992, Government Archaeological Museum has an interesting collection of archaeological, historical, zoological, botanical samples and artefacts found the surrounding regions. A gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex made of fibreglass is a must-see at the museum.

The twin temples of Kanthimathi and Nellaiappar are the most famous religious sites of Tirunelveli. The two temples, one dedicated each to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are the nothing less than human excellence. The several hundred year old temples have some very interesting sites. One of them is the golden Lily Tank. there is also a hall with 1000 pillars, each of them intricately carved and decorated. The most interesting feature, however, are the musical pillars, which create musical notes when you strike them at various places. The temple's Golden Chariot is the third largest in the country. Read More

Kappal Matha Church is located at a distance of over 70 km from the city but is well worth the extra effort. The church is in the shape of a boat. This is so because, the town where it is located, Uvari, mainly thrives on fishing as a source of income. The church is dedicated to St. Mary and is by the seashore.

Karaiyar Dam was built for power generation and to meet the water requirements for irrigation. Also called as the Papanasam Dam, it is built on River Thabirabarani. The Gravity Dam stands 44 metres tall and has a length of 227 metres and the power plant generates a total capacity of 32 MW.

Located amidst lush green paddy fields, Krishnapuram Anjaneyar Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is associated with the legend of Ramayana and other legends of Lord Hanuman. Devotees throng in large numbers to perform poojas for the deity who is believed to relieve on of all the obstacles and keep the devotees safe.

About 15 km from Thirunelveli is another beautiful temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Krishnapurm Temple is famous for its life sized sculptures and a beautiful Idol of Lord Vishnu.

Manimuthar Dam is an engineering marvel that was built in 1958 to prevent the rainwater from entering the Bay of Bengal and using it for irrigation purposes. The 5,500 million cubic feet dam has 7 chute spillways and can hold water up to 120 feet. The picturesque reservoir is called Manimuthar reservoir which provides water to about 65 acres of land in the adjoining areas.