Tenkasi — Travel Guide
Tenkasi is one of the municipalities in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India and it is the second largest town in Tirunelveli district. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats near Courtallam. The translation of 'Tenkasi' means 'Kasi of the south' referring to the Kasiviswanathar temple. Tenkasi is an old historic town as known from the inscriptions found here. It was founded by Pandya kings who were the rulers of South Tamil Nadu at that time. In the 17th century their power declined and they got confined to smaller areas down south. Parakrama Pandya built the Vishwanathar Temple. The town is surrounded by the western ghats in three sides and it is a picturesque place. This town situated on the way from Tirunelveli to Kollam and Madurai to Kollam highways. A river called Chittar flows through the city.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest International Airport from Tenkasi is Trivandrum International Airport.
By Train
It has its own Railway Station named as Tenkasi Junction which is connected to all the major cities of Tamil Nadu.
Shopping in Tenkasi is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Tenkasi to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Tenkasi means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Tenkasi is the most important activities among the
Plan Your Tenkasi Trip Now
Get the best hotel deals and tour packages. Book on EarthTrip and save up to 45%!
📩 Send Query
