Things to do in Kodiyankulam, Tamil Nadu
Kodiyankulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located at a distance of 11 km from Tiruvaikuntam, 21 km from Tirunelveli, 43 km from Thoothukudi, 77 km from Tenkasi and 147 km from Madurai.
12 places to visit in and around Kodiyankulam, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area of Tamil Nadu in South India created for the protection of blackbuck antelope.
Wikipedia - 2Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary
Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary is a protected area located in Tirunelveli of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers an area of 288.4 km2 and was notified in 2013.
Wikipedia - 3Porunai Museum
Porunai Museum is an institution established by the Government of Tamil Nadu in Reddiarpatti, Tirunelveli district, to showcase the state's 3,200-year-old ancient civilization to the world.
Wikipedia - 4Panchalankurichi Fort
Panchalankurichi Fort was a fort once ruled by the polygar Veerapandiya Kattabomman. It was located in what is now the state of Tamil Nadu in India.
Wikipedia - 5Thiruvaragunamangai Perumal Temple Wikipedia
- 6Thirupuliyangudi Perumal Temple
The Thirupuliyangudi Perumal Temple is one of the Nava Tirupati, the nine Hindu temples dedicated to Vishnu located in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani river, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Wikipedia - 7Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikuntam
Kailasanathar Temple in Srivaikuntam, a village in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is located 30 km from Tirunelveli.
Wikipedia - 8Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam
Saint Paul's Church Mela Ilandaikulam in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, is located in Mela Ilandaikulam, India.
Wikipedia - 9Adichanallur · in Tirunelveli
Adichanallur is an archaeological site in Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, India that has been the site of a number of very important archaeological finds. Korkai, the capital of the Early Pandyan Kingdom, is located about 15 km from Adichanallur.
Wikipedia - 10Nellaiappar Temple · in Tirunelveli
The Nellaiappar Temple is a Hindu temple to the deity Shiva in Tirunelveli, a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Kanthimathi Amman.
Wikipedia - 11Uchchhishta Ganapathy Temple · in Tirunelveli
Uchchhishta Ganapathy Temple is an Uchchhishta Ganapati temple situated in Tirunelveli in the State of Tamil Nadu, in India. It is said to be the biggest Vinayagar temple in Asia.
Wikipedia - 12Holy Trinity Cathedral, Palayamkottai · in Tirunelveli
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the cathedral church of Tirunelveli Diocese under Church of South India. Marvellous Church Crafted with the help of God.
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Kodiyankulam by interest
- Good with kids: Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary, Porunai Museum
- Temples and places of worship: Thiruvaragunamangai Perumal Temple, Thirupuliyangudi Perumal Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikuntam, Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam, Nellaiappar Temple
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Porunai Museum, Panchalankurichi Fort, Adichanallur
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary
- Lesser-known places: Kailasanathar Temple, Srivaikuntam, Saint Paul Church, Mela Ilandaikulam, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Palayamkottai
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Kodiyankulam
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 26°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 28°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 30°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 69 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 99 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 29°C | 72 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 28°C | 68 mm |
| Aug | Hot | 28°C | 59 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 28°C | 102 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 28°C | 223 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 26°C | 225 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 25°C | 71 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Kodiyankulam
- Nearest railway station: Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction (MEJ), 8 km away.
- Nearest airport: Tuticorin Airport (TCR), 25 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Kodiyankulam costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kodiyankulam is not included.
Compare Kodiyankulam with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiyankulam | – | Dec–Feb | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kadambur | 16 km | – | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Tirunelveli | 19 km | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | 24 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thoothukudi | 34 km | Dec–Feb | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Umarikadu | 35 km | Dec–Feb | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Kodiyankulam; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Kodiyankulam?
The best known are Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Gangaikondan Spotted Deer Sanctuary, Porunai Museum, Panchalankurichi Fort, Thiruvaragunamangai Perumal Temple.
When is the best time to visit Kodiyankulam?
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
How do I reach Kodiyankulam?
Nearest railway station: Vanchi Maniyachchi Junction (MEJ), 8 km away. Nearest airport: Tuticorin Airport (TCR), 25 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Kodiyankulam cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kodiyankulam is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.