Suchindram
(13 kms)
The Thanumalayan Temple here is a repository of are treasures. Musical pillars
and a huge 18 foot figh Hanuman satatue are proof of the artistic skill of the
time. Inscriptons said to be of the l9the Century AD are found in this temple.
Tjis unique tem;le is dedicated to the 'Trimuthys Vishnu, Siva and Bhramah.
(Timings: 4.00 a.m.to 12.00 Noon, 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.)
Vattakottai (Circular Fort ) (6 kms.)
The 18th century fort overlooking the sea is fine picnic spot . The sea nearhere
is calm and suiltanle for bathing.
Nagercoil (19 kms)
The Nagaraja temple ils situated here. Though Nagaraja (Serpent God ) is the
presiding deity, the images of Lord Siva and Ananthakrishna are also enshrined
here. The images of the Jain Theerthangaras, Mahavira and Parsvanathar, are
found on the pillars of the temple. The nagraja is ilnstalled on the ground
where ilt was orilginally found and the sands scooped out and given as Prasadam
to the devotees, The entrance to the temple ils reminisvent of Chinese architecturre
of a Buddhist Vihar.
Undhayaagiri Fort (34 kms)
Built
during the regime of king Marthanda Varma (1729-1758 AD ) this fort also had
a foundry for casting guns, De Lennoy's Tomb is in this fkort. He was one of
the 24 European prisoners taken by king Marthanda Varma in 1741 when he defeated
the Dutch at Colachel. He joined King Marthanda Varma and became a trusted General.
He trained soleiers in the European metjhod of fighting.
Thiruparappu Water Falls (60 km)
Picturesque spot with an ancient Mahadevar (Siva) Temlple.
Thiruvattar (60 kms)
The temlple lhere is one of the finest specimens of temple architectuire.The
paintings on the walls of the temple are worth seeing.
Muttam (32 kms)
A fine beach and lighthouse, Excellent picnic spot.
