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City in Tamil Nadu, India
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Tirunelveli is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. The city is administrative headquarters of Tirunelveli District.
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Tirunelveli New Bus Stand
The bus stand is located in Veinthankulam. It has regular bus services to nearby cities like Tenkasi, Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, Nagercoil, Kovilpatti as well as to Major cities of Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring states like Madurai, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Alappuzha, Rameswaram, Velankanni , Tirupathi etc.
Tirunelveli Junction Bus Stand
The bus stand serves as terminal to Local buses which run within the city. The bus stand is under re-modelling now.
Palai Bus Stand
The bus stand, which is loocated in Palayamkottai, also serves as terminal for local buses.
Nellaiappar Temple
Arulmigu Nellaiappar - Ganthimathi Temple is one of the oldest and biggest Shiva temple in Tamil Nadu. It is situated in the heart of Tirunelveli. It is famous for its musical pillars, 1000-Pillars Mandapam and Thamira Sabai . The original complex is believed to have been built by Pandyas, while the present masonry structure was added by Cholas, Pallavas, Cheras, and Madurai Nayaks. In modern times, the temple is maintained and adminIstered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.The Nellaiappar Temple is bigger than the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, though the latter is more famous owing to its historical importance.
Kurukkuthurai Temple
The historic temple, which was built by Nayakas, is located in the banks of river Thamirabarani. Whenever the water level rises in Thamirabarani river due to floods, the temple gets submerged in the river, yet, it is still beautiful and withstands floods.
Dark shop
Iruttu kadai, a sweet stall has got its name because the shop opens at 5 P.M in the evening and operates with only 1 or 2 yellow electric bulbs (iruttu kadai translates to dark shop). The halwa (a sweet) from this place is famous all over the country and it's the first thing that comes to mind when you utter the city name. It is located opposite to the Nellaiappar temple and is almost always crowded. The original iruttu kadai is located opposite to the nellaiappar temple. There are no other branches in anywhere in the world.
By bus
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operates local, Mofussil, and long distance buses from Tirunelveli. There are also private bus operators, who operate local and long-distance buses.
By train
Tirunelveli one of the busiest and most important railway junctions in Tamil Nadu, connected to major cities in all four directions.
By plane
The nearest domestic airport is Tuticorin airport, located at Vaagaikulam, Thoothukudi district, about 24 km east of Tirunelveli city.
Local buses are used by most people to get around the city. The buses are operated by both public and private operators within the city. One can also use auto rickshaws and taxis to travel in the city.
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