Tuticorin

Set in the Gulf of Mannar, Tuticorin is a well-known port city of global importance. Situated on the east-western side of international sea passage, the place has a separate identity for its pearl harvesting industry. Operational throughout the year, Tuticorin started its journey in 1868 as a small anchorage.

The exclusive port of South India that facilitates direct transportation of weekly containers to USA, Tuticorin enjoys adequate locational advantage.among the local cities, the place serves port services to Coimbatore, Madurai and Tirunelveli. Once a land of shipbuilding industries, the place today is one of the prominent port landmarks of Tamil Nadu.

An artificial shallow harbor, Tuticorin reaches beyond the 400 hectares of extensive area of protected water land. Suitable for different climatic conditions, the Tuticorin port strives to offer the best of storage, loading/unloading and transportation facilities to a diverse range of countries. Equipped with modern storage facilities, the place is well prepared to deliver port-related services to faraway countries like Europe and America.

Apart from regular tradesmen, the place is visited by large number of tourist also. The appeals of the place constitute the Tiruchendur temple, Panchalankurichi, Kattaboman Memorial fort, Ettaiyapuram Palace, Kalakadu wildlife Sanctuary and the Basilica of a Lady of Snows.

Situated at a distance of 540 km from Madras, Tuticorin is linked to all major cities of south India. The place offers quite a number of world class accommodation facilities. The hospitality services provided by the hotels of the place are of global repute.

Surrounded by the refreshing waters of the Gulf of Mannar and a flourishing port, Tuticotin, also known as the Pearl City, truly captivates the aesthetic imagination of the tourists.

Last Updated on 1/17/2011