Thoothukudi
	Thoothukudi is head quarters of the Thoothukudi district and it is famed for pearl fishing, production of salt, fishing and other related business. Thoothukudi is in the extreme south of Tamil Nadu, was called Tuticorin earlier. The added attraction to this port city is because it has a natural harbour. Besides all this, it has importance because it is from this place that the freedom fighter V.O.Chidambaram Pillai set sail his ship to protest against British supremacy over India. There are stretches of sunny and sandy beaches that are restful and calm. There are several towns that have historical and religious significance that are around Thoothukudi. They are Thiruchendur, Manapad, Kazhugumalai, Ottapaitapitram. Panchalankuruchi, Ettayapuram, Kayalpattinam, Navathiruppathi, Kulasekarapattinam, Puliyampatti, Deviaseyalpuram and Korkai. The town has a centre for folk art and there are handicraft centres.
Sankara Rameshwarar Temple
	Sankara Rameshwarar Temple (Lord Shiva Temple) It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi on their way to Thiruchendur halted near the holy tank Vancha Pushkarani. The Lord Shiva explained the secrets of the pranava-manthra to Goddess Paravathi, and the reason for this place being called Thirumanthira Nagar and where the temple is now built. Today this place is called Thoothukudi. This temple is situated near old bus stand. Phone: (0461) 2320680.
Hare Island
	The island lies adjoining the port. It is a very good picnic spot for holiday seekers and the domestic tourist. Many tourists visit here during the Pongal holidays when special buses are operated for the benefit of the tourists.
Roche Park
	Roche Park is 4km from Thoothukudi city on the way to port,a lovely place for hoilday seekers Roche Park is an ideal site.This area shore is very calm.During festival and weekly holidays there is a heavy Tourist flow to this place.
Church of Our Lady of Snow
	This church was dedicated to the mother of Jesus and was consecrated by the bishop of Cochin. It was earlier called St.Paul's Church and gradually it came to be known as the Church of Our Lady of Snow. In June 1555, the beautiful statue of Our Lady reached Thoothukudi by the ship "Santalena." A Jesuit priest Fr. Vigilius Mansi laid the foundation stone for the present church. The new church was opened and blessed in August 1713. In July 1982 Pope John Paul II raised the shrine to the status of Basilica. The annual feast is held every year in August.
Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute
	Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Institute, Thoothukudi This is a marine research and development organisation established at Thoothukudi, with the idea to research the needs of marine and coastal ecosystems in India and to uplift the socio-economic conditions of coastal people, who earn their livelihood from the sea. The objectives of SDMRI are multi- and inter-disciplinary involving the research work, conservation and management of marine and coastal ecosystem, reef ecosystem, remedial work such as reef restoration and creating artificial reefs and other marine related activities. The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has recognized the courses at the SDMRI.
Kazhukumalai
	This is 60 kms from Kovilpatti. The cave temple here belongs to 8th century A.D. The monolithic Vettuvankoil is worth visiting. It is a rock-cut cave temple similar to Pallava cave temples at Mamallapuram. It was one of the important centres of the jains. The bas-relief found here is the contributions of Jains and are among the earliest of the Jain architecture that exists. The Archeology Department of Tamil Nadu controls this archaeological find.
Kulasekarapattinam Mutharamman Temple
	This is situated on the way to Kanniyakumari and Thiruchendur. Formerly there was a port located here. This village is famous for the Mutharamman Koil, located on the seashore. This temple is nearly 150 years old. The Dasserah festival is celebrated grandly every year. During the 10-day festival celebration, more than 3 lakh people gather here. Folk dance artists from all over Tamil Nadu, perform in a variety of programmes. Kulasekarapattinam is just 20 kms from Thiruchendur and 65 kms from Kanniyakumari.
Kovilpatti
	Kovilpatti It is the second headquarters of the Thoothukudi District. The place is located 58 kms away from Thoothukudi town and 45km from Panchalankurichi. This town is famous for its matchbox industry and the spinning mills. It is well connected by road and rail. Madurai is the nearest airport, which is 100 kms from here.
Shenbagavalli Amman Temple
	The temple is located at an elevated place called Kovilmedu in the heart of the Kovilpatti town near Ettayapuram. The deities are also referred to by the name Poovana Nathar Swamy and Shenbagavalli Amman . The temple is famous for goddess Shenbagavalli who can be seen in a standing posture.The height of the idol is 7 feet. The grace of the goddess is well known in this area and the name Shenbagavalli is adopted for a girl child in every family. The Ambal Adipooram, Vallikappu festival attracts a huge crowd of women and the Chithrai Theertham or the Tamil New Year attracts the public in large numbers.The male deity Arulmigu Poovana Nathar Swamy was worshipped by Saint Agastiar on his way to Pothigai hills.
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