Tuticorin

History of Tuticorin

Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi, is a port city in southern India with more than 400 years of recorded history. Despite its long history, much of its historical heritage has gradually been forgotten.

How to Reach Tuticorin

By Air

Tuticorin Airport is located about 10 km from the city and connects Tuticorin with several major cities in India. Taxis can be hired from the airport to reach the city. Another nearby airport is located at Vagaikulam in Tirunelveli district.

By Train

Tuticorin is well connected by broad-gauge railway to major cities such as Tirunelveli, Chennai, Mysore, Bangalore, Madurai and Trivandrum.

By Road

Tuticorin is well connected by national highways with Madurai and Tirunelveli. Public and private bus services connect the city with major cities across the state.

For local transportation, visitors can hire taxis and auto-rickshaws and use other local transport services.