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Tenkasi

Panoramic View of Kashi Vishwanathar Temple Gopuram, Tenkasi

Scenic Dusk View of Agricultural Landscape in Tenkasi

Spectacular Sun Flower Gardens in Sundarapandiapuram, Tenkasi

Picturesque View of Agricultural Land in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu

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"Kasi of the South"

Tenkasi Tourism

Tenkasi is the second largest town of the Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu on the Madurai - Kollam highway. Amidst the Western Ghats, River Chittar flows through this picturesque destination favoured amongst tourists. While this town is known for waterfalls and temples, it has been made famous for its Courtallam Falls and Kasi Viswanathar Temple.

Tenkasi is famous for its main temple which is believed to be built by a Pandyan King, King Arikeari Parakrama after Lord Viswanatha appeared in his dream and instructed him to do so. The temple architecture has several inscriptions and carvings of mythological figures.

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The closest airport to Tenkasi is the Trivandrum International Airport. There is a railway station and bus station in Tenkasi. It is well connected by road to the Madurai-Kollam highway.

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Panoramic View of Kashi Vishwanathar Temple Gopuram, Tenkasi

Scenic Dusk View of Agricultural Landscape in Tenkasi

Spectacular Sun Flower Gardens in Sundarapandiapuram, Tenkasi

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What is famous about Tenkasi?

Beautiful waterfall. Historic Kasi Viswanathar temple.

Who should visit Tenkasi?

Tourists who enjoy waterfalls and temples and are looking for a get-away from Thiruvananthapuram, Tirunelveli or neghbouring areas.

What is the best time to visit Tenkasi?

The best time to visit is July - October as the weather is most pleasant then. Since it is a temple-town, it is wise to try and visit during the festivals celebrated here, being Pongal, Ganesh Chaturthi, Tamil New Year and Maha Shivaratri. Kasi Visweswara Tirukalyanam is celebrated during Aipassi (October - November). Masi Magam is a Tamil festival that is celebrated around February.
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What is the best way to reach Tenkasi?

The closest airport to Tenkasi is the Trivandrum International Airport. There is a railway station and bus station in Tenkasi. It is well connected by road to the Madurai-Kollam highway.
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What are the places near Tenkasi?

The top places near to Tenkasi are Munnar which is 128 km from Tenkasi, Kovalam which is located 72 km from Tenkasi, Thekkady which is located 73 km from Tenkasi, Varkala which is located 70 km from Tenkasi, Alleppey which is located 110 km from Tenkasi