Ambasamudram, situated about 35Km west of Thirunelveli is one among the five taluk headquarters of the district. The place is famous for a number of tourist attractions including the Manimuthar Dam, Karaiyar dam and Agasthiyar falls. This picturesque town located on the banks of the perennial river Tamirabarani, in the foothills of Western Ghats provides as the main route to reach Papanasam, Manimuthar, Courtallam and Sabarimala devotees. It is one of the perfect and prolific towns of the district famous for its wooden handicrafts named kadasal. Brahmadesam Village, famed for the Kailasanathar Temple is about 4 kms north of Ambasamudram.