Trip to Nambikovil - Kalakkad

On April 16, along with my wife, daughter and few relatives, happened to visit Nambikovil near Kalakkad. This is around 45-50 kms from Tirunelveli.

Nambikovil is a hill temple for Lord Narayana, with a very good stream of running water over the rocks around. The river is called Nambiyaru. Many people do a trek to the temple on the hills. The nearest village to this hill is Tirukkrungudi. Nambikoil is 4-5 kms trek from the village of Thirukkurungudi. A jeep ride costs around Rs.600-700 on a normal day. On any festive day, the jeeps do a trip for Rs.50 per head. The ride includes to and fro the hill back to Tirukkrungudi.

The ride is on the bumpy rocks and sand. There is no road enroute to the hill temple. Once we take this bumpy trek of 20-25 mins to the top, we get a sight of the rumbling waters ! The ride is worth it and take a dip on the running water. As we do a trek still ahead, there is a location of stagnant water, which varies in depth from a feet to 20 ! The water is so pure and tasty. What else ? Take a good bath, walk to the temple, few feet away from the waters and trek/drive back !