10 famous Tuticorin Tourist Places

Tuticorin Tourist Places; enclosed on the south-east gulf of Mannar, it is popular for beutyful beaches, major port, temple and fort.

Thoothukudi is also popular as Tuticorin. Tuticorin is a district in Indian state Tamilnadu. Tuticorin is enclosed on the east and south-east by Gulf of Mannar, on the north by the districts of Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli and Ramanathapuram and on the west and south-west by the district of Tirunelveli.

Tuticorin is a major Port city of India. The major harbor of Tuticorin is well recognized and famous as pearl diving, fishing centre and shipbuilding. The city is also famous as ” Pearl City ” and “Muthu Nagar”.

Tuticorin is famous for production of salt, fishing, pearl fishing and other related business. Totally 65-70% salt is produced and marketed in Tuticorin.

Thoothukudi became the center of the Indian independence society in the early 20th century, with such leaders as the poet Subramanya Bharathy, Kattabomman, and V.O. Chidambaram Pillai.

The infamous Muscoth Halwa was first prepared and organised at Mudalur, Tuticorin. Its own individuality, that it is made of refined wheat, cashew nuts, coconut milk, and sugar.

Also that it’s comparatively dry among the halwas, and their in addition taste and aroma, of coconut milk, make it to be the real favourite.

10 famous Tuticorin Tourist Places

Kulasekara Pattinam Muthuramman Temple, Tuticorin tourist places

Situated in Kulasekarapattinam it is must visit if you go to Tiruchendur. It has also some of the attraction nearby like light house & Marari beach. It is recommended to visit early morning or evening to spend more time here.

The temple festival is celebrated with a fasting process, the day before 30 days of festival people started fasting. During those 30 days people dressed like God and make a roam around the nearby areas.

People get blessing from them while they crossing their house. The devotees and their crew members do roaming the streets with unlimited happiness.

It is such a colorful and joyful moment for all the people. Temple is small but neatly and clenly maintained. Buses are easily available from Tiruchendur bus stand.

Roche Park, Tuticorin tourist places

Roche park in Tuticorin is very famous Entertainment area for kids and Family Members. This is a very good place to enjoy with our family members, friends and kids.

The environment here is very nice and it is in the beach shore. It has very good parking facilities for both four wheelers and two wheelers. It has very nice walking track and many people in Tuticorin daily go for exercises.

Sri Vaikuntam Temple, Tuticorin tourist places

Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple also known as Srivaikuntam temple in Thoothukudi district is located 22 km from Tirunelveli. The temple is administered and maintained by the Hindu Religious and Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

It is devoted to lord Vishnu. It is one among the Nava Thirupathi and is believed that Lord Sun worshipped Lord Perumal here. It is very Divine feelig and a must visit place if you are visiting Thoothukudi district. It is among the 108 Divya Desam.

Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, Tuticorin tourist places

A temple of Lord Murugan which is located adjacent to sea of Thiruchendur. The temple is situated beside the sea which is a plus point which brings more attracted.

Bathing is allowed in beach, so one can have a great time in the beach after worship. The temple is a good option those who prefer outing along with visiting temple.

There are different entry passes provided for the entry as the price increase the time you taken to reach the diety will decrease.

Also photo sessions are available where one can have a family photos but make sure that the photographer has some knowledge of taking a photo, many are there who even don’t know what they are doing with the camera.

The temple is surrounded by sea one side . Lord Murugan is the main god in this temple. Whatever you pray he will fulfill it. Temple has many stories to tell. atleat once in a year you must visit this place.

Hare Island, Tuticorin tourist places

The Dutch had erected an obelisk on Hare Island (Pandi Thivu) to serve as a landmark for ships. A lighthouse was later built to replace the obelisk.

After the heavy floods in 1903, a suggestion was made to carry the Railway to Hare Island and provide wharf age near the lighthouse. After one century, Rail connectivity has finally been commissioned in 2019.

Pandyan island is actually not an island now. Its got land filled and can be acessed by normal vehicles. Its behind tuticorin harbour, on the way to Muyaltheeve or Rabbit island.

It has one of the most beautiful beaches of the Tutocorin city. The best time to visit this place is early morning or late evening.

Shankara Rameshwarar Udanurai Pagampriya Kovil, Tuticorin tourist places

One of the oldest sivan temple above 700 yrs. This temple is devoted to Sri Shiva as Sankara Rameswarar and Divine Mother Shakti as Arultharum Bagampriyal Udanurai Temple.

The famous about Arulmigu Sankara Rameshvarar Temple is “Prathosam Pooja” which is famous among the Thoothukudi district. The main festival Arulmigu Sankara Rameshvarar Temple is at month of Chitra & Tamil New Year which is most famous among the Thoothukudi region.

This temple is filled with crowd during the special days for lord Shiva. the decoration for lord Shiva was awesome this temple is situated near to Melur railway station.

There was a pebble Siva statue surrounded by beautiful garden on back of the temple. but now that statue was painted and placed near the swami Ayyappa temple back of this temple. Garden was demolished and the temple administration used this place as koshala. There is also a ac hall for meditate.

In this temple many bramins were learning mantras during day time. Over all this was a nice temple to visit with family and friends.

Mauthu Nagar Beach, Tuticorin tourist places

Mauthu Nagar Beach is one of the Best beaches in tuticorin. There is a lot of attractions in this beach. This place is good for all age groups, there is no coast guard available here.

So, we should see our safety first by spent there and came out before 8 pm itself. Boating is available here. Then many games also available here to play by pay for individual.

The best timing here is evening 5pm to 8pm. Bus and auto facilities available here from morning 6am to night 9pm. Be safe enjoy safe take care. It’s a cool place to visit as a family or as friends.

The place is neat and has all kinds of snacks shops around it that one can spend the whole day there. It’s a shallow water beach and is safe for the kids too.

Tuticorin Port, Tuticorin tourist places

It is an artificial port and hence is one of the best engineering marvels ever formed in India. With its massive size, it takes the second place in the list of the leading ports in India.

It is one of the major trading ports in India, is located in Tuticorin in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Today, the port is famous as the V.O.Chidambaranar Port.

The Tuticorin Port is one of the 12 major ports of India in the Chidambaram Port (V.O.Chidambaram Port Trust). In 2011, he was named as the Chief Minister on the 11th of July, 1974, in the Tuticorin area of Tuticorin.

Cochin, Savarkar Lal Nehru Port, India’s second largest port and container ports is India’s fourth largest ports after Mumbai and Chennai. Inports / Exports from USA, China, Europe, Sri Lanka and Middle East countries from this port to over 10 million tons from April 1 to September 13, 2008.

Manora Fort, Tuticorin tourist places

1814 Maharaja sirfojee raja of Thanjavur the friend and ally of the British government erected this column to commemorate the thiruphs of the British arms and the downfalls of Bonaparte’s.

This fort is located in Thanjavur district and next to pattukottai 20 kms away. It is also popular as the fort overlooks the Bay of Bengal in the Thanjavur district.

Our Lady of Snows Basilica, Tuticorin tourist places

It is located enroute tuticorin port trust. It holds great values in the minds of believers. The church was built in the 1700s and still stands strong, thanks to the timely maintenance.

The architecture of the church is portugese. It is a landmark in the history of Tuticorin. The statue of our lady of the snow is said to have witnessed many miraculous incidents. It witness several devotees across the country irrespective of the religion.

A devotee told me that several hindus visit this place on a regular basis and our lady of snow have answered their prayers. The history of Shrine Basilica is closely connected with the history of the conversion of the people (Tuticorin), the indigenous people of the Pearl Fishery Coast.

In fact, Our Lady of Snows, was lovingly called in Portuguese Nossa Senhora das Neves which means Our Lady of Snows. She has been given the unique title of Yelu Kadalthurai, Yega Adikala Thai in Tamil which means the Mother of Refuge for the seven major coastal villages, viz Vembar, Vaippar, Thoothukudi (Snows Basilica, Tuticorin), Punnaikayal, Virapandianpatinam, Thiruchendur and Manapad (Thoothukkudi District).

Once the people of Pearl Fishery Coast had a sharp dispute with the Muslims of this area regarding the right of Pearl Fishing. The Pattankattimar (The leaders of Parava villages) requested the Portuguese to rescue them from the cruelties of the Muslims and the Portuguese agreed on condition of converting to christiantity and the Portuguese routed the Muslims.

As a token of gratitude to their redeemers, the Portuguese, the people from about 22 villages numbering about 30,000 embraced Christianity in the year 1535-37.

In October 1542, St. Francis Xavier arrived on the shores of the Pearl Fishery Coast to catechize them and strengthen them further in their faith.

How to Reach Tuticorin

Tuticorin By Air:

      Tuticorin airport (TCR) 10 km away and is well connected with other major city like Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi and major part of other states.

Tuticorin By Train:

      Tuticorin railway station (TN) is the main railway station of Tuticorin with good connectivity with other major railway station like Bangalore, Chenai, Madurai etc. Cabs, taxis and public transport can be used to reach the Hotels or desire location. Other major station are Milavittan(MVN), Tuti Melur(TME).

Tuticorin By Bus:

       Tuticorin Bus Terminal provide good connectivity with other major state like Andhra Pradesh, Tilangana, Kereala, Karnataka etc. Offline and Online bus service are also available.

Where to stay in Tuticorin

               Tuticorin railway station is located centrally. One can easily get good hotels and It cost under 1000-2000/- Per Night, depends on Pick and Off seasons. It is located centrally so one can book car also. This itinerary based on Tuticorin Railway station. One can change as per own choice.

Best Time To Visit Tuticorin

The summer and rainy season are marked by hot sunshine and rainfall. The winter season is consider as the best season for all places and to do sightseeing specially for sea lovers. October to February is the ideal month to visit Tuticorin.

Tuticorin travel guide

                The most ideal way to visit Tuticorin is by doing a 3 day and 2 night stay. Book your hotel near Tuticorin railway station which is located centrally. From there you can book Hotel, and taxi for stay and sightseeing also. It is also enable you to easy check-in and check-out option. Choose your itinerary as you are comfortable, It means if you reach early pick full-Day tour. If you reach Noon or Evening choose short day trip.

Tuticorin Itinerary

Tuticorin Tourist Places in 3 days

Day 1: As you are coming from long trip, Day 1 can cover by local transport only as one has to cover only 7-10 km. So local auto is good option.

Day 2: Book full day tour as one has cover 6-7 places and it is very far. So booking car is good option to cover all places.

Day 3: Kalugumalai is bit far, so one can reach by local transport or book car. It is depend upon the tourist if they want to extend and spend some more time.

Tuticorin Tourist Places Day 1

• Muthu Nagar Beach
• Our Lady Of Snows Basilica
• Tuticorin Beach
• Roche Park

Tuticorin Tourist Places Day 2

• Aangala Eswari Amma Temple
• Sri Vaikuntam Temple
• Sankara Rameshwarar Temple
• Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
• Harbour Beach
• Tuticorin Port
• Hare Island

Tuticorin Tourist Places Day 3

• Kalugumalai
• Mayura Thottam

Tuticorin Travel Cost for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days.

• Food-3 Days                             : 1500/-
• Travel cost                               : 4000/-
• Hotel-3 Days                            : 4500/-
• Other Activity                         : 2000/-

Total cost around 3000-9000/-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.

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