Kalakkad

Kalakad

Situated at about 45 Kms South West of TIRUNELVELI at the foothills of The Great Western Ghats. Kalakad is very famous for the LION TAILED MONKEYS, ELEPHANTS and WATER FALLS (Fondly called as Karungal Kasam and Thenga Uruli). It has a big lake called Thamaraikulam (meaning Lotus Pond) which sustains the farming activities throughout the year.

The whole village is surrounded by Paddy and Banana fields with the Western Ghats on the Western Side giving a lively atmosphere for nature loving people


Important Places around Kalakad:

Nanguneri: 12 Kms East -> has the nearest Rail Facility
Valliyoor: 25 Kms South East.
Nagercoil: 40 Kms. South East.
Tirunelveli: 45 Kms. North East. -> District Head Quarters.-> Gateway to Chennai.

Papanasam: 35 Kms. North
Courtrallam: 40 Kms. North -> famous for Water Falls.