Ambasamudram is a taluk in Tirunelveli district in the state of
Tamil Nadu, India. Ambasamudram is located in Tirunelveli – Papanasam
State Highways Road at distance of 35 Kms from Tirunelveli on West
Direction.
Ambasamudram is a small but picturesque town located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Tamirabarani River runs by its side and it is situated on the foothills of the Western Ghats. Its sister town, Kallidaikurichi, is on the opposite bank of the Thamirabarani River. Thus, the town is sprawling with natural beauty and greenery.
Ambasamudram is also known by the name of Vilankurichi. It was the seat of the saint Agastiyar who contributed immensely to the Tamil language several thousand years ago. The word Ambasamudram is derived from the two words Amba and Samundar. The place was christened with this name as the place flourished with temples and water bodies.
Ambasamudram is a small but picturesque town located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Tamirabarani River runs by its side and it is situated on the foothills of the Western Ghats. Its sister town, Kallidaikurichi, is on the opposite bank of the Thamirabarani River. Thus, the town is sprawling with natural beauty and greenery.
Ambasamudram is also known by the name of Vilankurichi. It was the seat of the saint Agastiyar who contributed immensely to the Tamil language several thousand years ago. The word Ambasamudram is derived from the two words Amba and Samundar. The place was christened with this name as the place flourished with temples and water bodies.
Tourist places in and around Ambasamudram :
Manjolai Hills is located between elevations ranging from 1000 to 1500
Metres, the Manjolai area is set deep within the Western Ghats within
the KalakadMundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the Tirunelveli District.
Located on top of the Manimuthar Dam & the Manimuthar Water Falls,
the Manjolai area comprises Tea Plantations, Small settlements around
the tea plantations, Upper Kodaiyar Dam and a windy view point called
Kuthiravetti. Manimuttar Dam, Papanasam Dam, Karaiyar Dam,
SingampattiZamin palace, Servalar Dam, KalakkadMundanthurai Tiger
Reserve, BaanaTheertham Falls, Tamirabaraniriver are the common visitor
attractions around the town.
The town is well-known for its beautiful handicrafts carved out of wood. The town is also known to house various temples. The place houses many temples such as PapanasamPapanasar Temple, Sri VedhanarayanarRajagopalaswamiKulasekharaAzhwar Temple, MelasevalNavaneethakrishnan Temple, MelasevalMegalingeshwarar Temple, MelasevalVenogopalaswamyTemple,Agashtiyar Temple and Durgai Amman Temple.
However, the biggest attraction of the place is the Mundanthurai-Kalakad Tiger Reserve. The festival of traditional durbar is celebrated every year in the month of Aadi which draws a lot of tourists.
Travellers visiting Ambasamudram must not forget to taste their famous ‘Kai Murukku’ and buy some of their famous grass mats known by the name ‘Paai’. Overall it is a complete tourist destination for people of varied interests ranging from wildlife to bird-watching to temple-hopping and historical architecture.
The town is well-known for its beautiful handicrafts carved out of wood. The town is also known to house various temples. The place houses many temples such as PapanasamPapanasar Temple, Sri VedhanarayanarRajagopalaswamiKulasekharaAzhwar Temple, MelasevalNavaneethakrishnan Temple, MelasevalMegalingeshwarar Temple, MelasevalVenogopalaswamyTemple,Agashtiyar Temple and Durgai Amman Temple.
However, the biggest attraction of the place is the Mundanthurai-Kalakad Tiger Reserve. The festival of traditional durbar is celebrated every year in the month of Aadi which draws a lot of tourists.
Travellers visiting Ambasamudram must not forget to taste their famous ‘Kai Murukku’ and buy some of their famous grass mats known by the name ‘Paai’. Overall it is a complete tourist destination for people of varied interests ranging from wildlife to bird-watching to temple-hopping and historical architecture.
