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About Theni
 One of the major districts in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, Theni is bounded on the north by Dindigul District, on the east by Madurai District, on the southwest by Virudhunagar District and on the west by the state of Kerala. A distinguished tourist destination of Tamil Nadu, Theni consists of several small villages including Theni, Bodinayakanur, Cumbum, Kudalore, Chinnamanur and others.
Theni is widely acclaimed as a tourist’s paradise and a tour to Theni will include visiting a splendid array of tourist destinations such as captivating dams, waterfalls and numerous pilgrim centers. The exquisite scenic beauty of Theni is due, mainly to the verdant stretches of cultivated lands and tea gardens surrounding the district, the cascading waterfalls and green hill tops dotting the region. The serene atmosphere all around, the warm hospitality of the local people and their pastoral ways of life will make your Tours to Theni a thoroughly enchanting one.
Accesibility
- By Air: The nearest airport to Theni is at Madurai.
- By Rail: Theni is well-connected by rail to several important cities like Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore
- By Road: An efficient network of roadways connects Theni to a number of neighboring cities.
Tourist Attractions Around Theni
- Andipatti –
This is a major taluk headquarter, comprising a group of small villages which are famous for their handlooms and textiles.
- Vaigai Dam –
This 111 feet high dam is built across the river Vaigai near Andipatti. With a beautiful garden surrounding it, the dam site is a popular tourist spot, exuding brilliant charm.
- Mavoothu –
Locate about 20 kms from Andipatti, Mavoothu’s main attraction is the holy Vellappar Temple, nestled amidst hills and surrounded by vegetation. The temple has shrines of Vinayaka and Saptakannikas.
- Periyakulam –
An important town in Theni District, Periyakulam is located in the foothills of Kodaikkanal, 16 kms from Theni, and is famous for the mangoes grown here. An important destination on your tour to Theni, Periyakulam houses the 2000 year old Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple, constructed by Rajendra Chola.
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