OUR CITY
ABOUT "KAYALPATNAM"
AROUND KAYALPATNAM
KAYALPATNAM was the chief trade emporium even before the advent of muslims.it was the port mabar.for the help of greeks and arabs to visit
Tiruchendur -
about 8 kms away - is home to a Murugan temple, believed by Hindus to be one among six such places in Tamil Nadu. Receives thousands of visitors at several times during the year for many festivals
Tuticorin -
about 33 kms away - is the district headquarters, home to industries like that of SPIC and Sterlite. It is also renowned for its pearl industry. Also has a busy port and a railway station
Tirunelveli -
about 55 kms away - is a bustling city with many hospitals and educational institutions. Railway station is well connected and it is a major junction. It is also a major agricultural centre - surrounded by paddy fields
Courtallam - about 115 kms away (58 kms from Tirunelveli) - is famous for its water falls - about 7 of them in fact. The water is of Chittar River and the best time to visit is between June and September. Many believe its waters have medicinal value, receives thousands of visitors during peak season. Saral festival is famous. Some natives of Kayalpatanam have guest bungalows here. A mosque - built with significant contributions from natives of Kayalpatnam and Kilakarai - is situated in a prominent location. Tenkasi railway station is about 6 kms from here |
