Papanasam , Tirunelveli
About Papanasam
The famous picnic spot nearby Tirunelveli, Papanasam is renowned for Lord Shiva Temple and water falls. The Papanasam mountain area is known to have nearly 108 herbs which cannot be found in rest of the world. The place has many attractions in its vicinity. You can have gala time taking a dip in Agasthiyar Falls and Vaana Theertham. A dam built across Thamarabharani River flowing nearby Papanasam is termed as Papanasam Dam. The Hydroelectric Power Plant is located nearby this dam. Don’t miss to worship Papanasar Swamy Temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. As the name indicates Lord Shiva in this temple “Destroys the Sins”. The deity of Goddess is termed as “Loganayaki Amman”. Devotees strongly believe that Lord Shiva in this temple is most powerful and cures all kind of diseases. The Shiv Ling of the temple is completely made up of Rudraksha. Entire town is well surrounded by lush green paddy fields is which a feast to our eyes.
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Places to Visit near Papanasam
Mundanthurai Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
11.8 km from Papanasam - See map
The Kalakkad Wildlife Sanctuary and the Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary lie adjacent to each other -- collectively forming Tamil Nadu's only tiger...
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Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
12.2 km from Papanasam - See map
Temple goers, artists, history enthusiasts, here's a place for you. Located in the district of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Ambasamudram has the...
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Singampatti, Tamil Nadu
16.2 km from Papanasam - See map
Being considered as one of the 72 Palaiyams of Southern Tamilnadu, Singampatti was gifted to the founder of Singampatti Family, namely Apadhurhara...
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Manjolai Hills, Tamil Nadu
40.5 km from Papanasam - See map
Perched at an altitude of 1000 meters to 1500 meters, Manjolai Hills is yet another enticing destination nearby Tirunelveli District. Manjolai is...
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Nellaiappar Temple, Tamil Nadu
50.8 km from Papanasam - See map
Nellaiappar Temple is the most important attraction in the Tirunelveli district. Devotees who visit this temple are definitely bestowed with...
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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
51.6 km from Papanasam - See map
Koonthankulan Bird Sanctuary is a protected area which was declared as a Bird Sanctuary. Koonthankulam is the largest reserve for water breeding...
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Courtallam Falls, Tamil Nadu
52 km from Papanasam - See map
Courtallam Falls, popularly termed as Spa of Southern India, is major crowd puller in Tirunelveli district.Most of the rivers namely Manimuthar,...
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Mekkara Dam, Tamil Nadu
52 km from Papanasam - See map
On the eastern side of Western Ghats, lays the Mekkara Dam. The dam which is 670 meter long is the source of irrigation for agriculture lands in...
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Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu
58 km from Papanasam - See map
Nanguneri is located 29 km from Thirunelveli is famous for the Vaishnavite temple commonly known as Totadri Mutt dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This...
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Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
58.9 km from Papanasam - See map
Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is yet another attraction which pulls many bird watchers. Both rampant and migratory birds can...
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Maruthur, Tamil Nadu
60 km from Papanasam - See map
This tiny village of Maruthur is located on the banks of Thamarabharani river. Here one can see a stone dam called “Anaikattu” built across...
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Palaruvi Waterfalls, Kerala
60.6 km from Papanasam - See map
With a name that translates as ‘stream of milk,’ these waterfalls are renowned for their white, smooth, gushing water. Some people believe...
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