Nestled amidst Cardamom Hills, Tirunelveli Sights present a completely relaxed holiday retreat. There are pristine green woods, palm and coconut groves and historic temples. Looking back to the past, Tirunelveli was once the kingdom of Pandyas. Though not too popular, it is a beautiful holiday spot in Tamil Nadu. Tirunelveli has several breathtaking sights that visitors will enjoy exploring. Discover the meadows dotted with flowers and trees. There is no dearth of hotels and you can get plenty of cheap and affordable accommodations here. Shopping in Tirunelveli can be a pleasant experience. You can buy palm leaf handicrafts, seashells and trinkets as souvenirs here.

Major Architectural Attractions

The Nalli Temple is famous for its gigantic gopurams. The temple has long corridors and minutely crafted pillars. These pillars are specimens of great architectural work.  Every day, thousands of pilgrims come to visit. Another worth visiting place is Maharaja Temple. Devotees come to this shrine to spend some time in serenity. You can hear birds chirping and enjoy the sweet fragrance of flowers along the shrine.

Forest Reserve

The Kalikad Tiger Reserve is home to tigers and elephants. Wild dogs, Nilgiri languor, panther, lion-tailed monkey, leopard, bonnet macaque, Sambar, snakes, chital, sloth bear and tuskers can also be spotted. The Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary is located in Nanguneri Taluk. It is 33 km away from Tirunelveli. Those who love bird watching must visit this reserve, as more than 10,000 migratory birds come here from different countries like Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Another renowned bird sanctuary is located in Ariyakulam.

Museum

The Tirunelveli State Museum exhibits artifacts, coins, war equipment, bronze items, potteries made by celebrated artisans and statues made up of stones and wood. The Regional Science Centre is also worth a visit. If you have children accompanying you, show them the uniquely designed telescope. In the adjoining garden, you can find guinea pigs and rabbits roaming about playfully.

Waterfall

The Coutrallam Falls must be visited, as the water has curative properties. Coutrallam has emerged as a health resort. Tourists enjoy swimming and boat rides here. Other famous falls include Manimathther Falls and Papanasam Falls. These cascading waterfalls will leave you awestruck for a moment. Papanasam Falls is situated amidst dense forests.

Temples

The Sankara Narayanan Temple in Sankarankovil is worth visiting. Tourists from around the world flock to this temple to watch Car festival in June and July. Pilgrims offer prayers to Lord Muruga at Thirumalai during their visit to Tirunelveli. This temple is nestled on a hillock at Panpozhil.