August 6, 2012
Maniyachchi Railway
Junction is located
in Tuticorin (also known as
Thoothukudi) district of Tamil Nadu state. It perched on Tirunelveli-KovilPatti
and Thoothukudi-Kovilpatti rail route. Rail line coming from Kovilpatti bifurcates
into two rail routes, one leading to Tirunelveli and other one to
Thoothukudi. Naraikkinar and Ilavelangal
are nearby railway stations Maniyachchi Jn, while Tirunelveli Jn is major
nearby railhead to it. There are several places of interest which can easily be
accessed from Maniyachchi.
Maniyachchi Jn is just about 31 km away from Tirunelveli, the
sixth largest city of Tamil Nadu. Rich
in culture and tradition, Tirunelveli is
abundant with a number of temples and churches. Vettuvan Koil is famous rock
cut temple located near Tirunelveli. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan in
the name of Subramanian. Swami Nellaiyappar Temple and Mundanthurai-Kalakad
wildlife sanctuary are other prominent places in Tirunelveli. Sivakashi and Thiruchendur are other worth visiting places which can easily be reached
from Maniyachchi Jn.
Chennai-Nagarcoil Exp, Tuticorin-Chennai Exp,
Howrah-Kanyakumari Exp, Himsagar Exp (Jammu Tawi-Tirunelveli) and many other
trains pass through Maniyachchi Railway Junction. State highway no 75 and
several other highway also connect the town of Maniyachchi to other parts of
Tamil Nadu. Nearby airbase to Maniyachchi Jn is Tuticorin Airport.
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