Tirunelveli is a city in Tamil Nadu state of southern India. It is the headquarters of Tirunelveli District. Tirunelveli is about 2000 years old and is a town of old tradition.

Tirunelveli, also known as Nellai and historically as Tinnevelly. Tirunelveli (Nellai) beckons with its grand churches and temples. The city is also amongst India's oldest and boasts a rich culture.

The temple of Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi is situated in the centre of Tirunelveli. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshipped as Nellaiappar.

How to reach there?

1. By Air: The nearest International Airport from Tirunelveli is Coimbatore International Airport, Tamil Nadu, roughly six hour drive from Tirunelveli. Coimbatore International Airport is well connected to many major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways and Spice Jet.

2. By Train: The town has its own Railway Station named as Tirunelveli Railway Station. It is well connected to major cities like Mumbai, Bilaspur, Coimbatore, Guruvayur and Howrah through Nagercoil Express, Bsp Ten Express, Tiruchendur Express and Kanyakumari Express.

3. By Road: There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Tirunelveli.