History, Best Places to Visit, Best Time to Visit, Interesting Facts and Travel Guide of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Thoothukudi formerly known as Tuticorin, the ancient historical town and district headquarter of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India is located on gulf of Mannar of Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is well known as Pearl City due to due pearl fishing carried out in area in past and its important port as well as one of the sea gateway of Tamil Nadu. The history of Thoothukudi found dated back to more than 2000 years and serves as important port for commercial business. The city was ruled by the several great dynasty of South India like Early Pandyas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks etc. Thus, it was the center of cultu