Papanasam
Papanasm is a holy place situated on the western Ghats of Pothigai Hills about 42 km west of Tirunelveli. The natural beauty of this place is enhanced by the Agasthiyar falls by which the Tamparani river descends into the plains. The water drops from a height of 100m over a wall of rock is covered on both sides by forested hills of the Western Ghats. The water here is believed to wash away all sins and there is a legend associated with the falls. According to that, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati appeared before the great saint Agasthiya on the banks of the Tamirabarani river. A temple named Papavinaswehwara temple is situated near the waterfall which was built in memory of the God's visit. One can reach the Agasthiyar Falls and the temple by trekking a distance of 3 kms.

Manimuthar Dam
Located 47 kms away from the Tirunelveli and 5kms from Papanasam water falls (Agasthiyar fall), Manimuthar Dam is an ideal picnic spot blessed with beautiful garden and peaceful atmosphere. The river Manimuthar that arises from the dense forest a top Senkutheri in Ambasamudram taluk at the height of about 1300 m is a major tributary of the Tamiraparani.

Courtallam
Courtallam (Kuttralam) also known as the 'Spa of the South' is a summer resort situated at an altitude of about 167 meter in on the Western Ghats at a distance of 59kms from the city. Sharing the boundary with Kollam district in Kerala, it is the main tourist destination of Tirunelveli. The waters of Courtallam is believed to have medicinal qualities as it flows through a forests of herbs. The falls which attracts large number of visitors are :
Main Falls (Peraruvi); Small Falls (Chitraruvi); Shenbagadevi falls (not safe to take bath); Honey Falls (Thenaruvi) ; Five Falls (Aindharuvi); Tiger Falls(Puli Aruvi); Old Falls (Pazhaya Courtallaruvi); New Falls (Puthu Aruvi); Fruit Garden Falls (Pazhathotta Aruvi).  
The ideal season for viewing the falls is from June to late August during the monsoon. A guest house and a number of medium range hotels are available for stay in Courtallam. Near the main water falls, there is the Kutralanathar Temple dedicated to Lord Siva.    Read more>>>

Upper Kodaiyar
The beautiful hill station of Upper Koodaiyar at an altitude of 6000 ft  above sea level is located on the Southern most tip of the Western Ghats, about 59 kms from Tirunelveli. Noted for its panoramic views, this area surrounded by verdant forests is full of rubber, cardamom and tea plantations. The major attraction of Upper Kodaiyar are the summer resort Manjolai, Kalachi, Nalumukku, Kuthiraiyerri and Oothu. Upper Kodaiyar can be reached through the road from Balmore and lower Kodaiyar by winch.

Manjolai
Manjolai is a perfect summer resort located near Upper Kodaiyar, about 57 km from Tirunelveli. Preached at an altitude of 1162 sq. meter, this beautiful picnic spot is blessed with scenic beauty, good climate and peaceful atmosphere. There is a guest house named Muthukuzhi Vayal which belongs to the Travancore . On the way to Manjolai from Manimuthar, there is a beautiful spot called Dasan Pool with plenty of fresh water.