Theni is a Business Center in Western Tamil Nadu of southern India. It is the headquarters of Theni District. It is known for the large scale trading of Cardamom, cotton, chilli and textiles. It hosts the second largest weekly market in Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest in South India by turn over. It is well connected by rail and road to Madurai and by road to all the important cities in Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport is at Madurai.
Theni district is surrounded by the Western Ghats. Its main occupation is agriculture. The Vaigai River flows through this district. There is a dam constructed on this river. Other important rivers are Mullai periyar Suruliyaru, Varaganadi, and Manjalaru.
Theni district is rich in flora and fauna. Many dams have been constructed on the rivers. The important dams are : Vaigai dam, Sothupparai dam, Manjalaru dam, and Megalmalai dam.
Theni city is also famous for mouth watering cuisine. Nagar, Everest and Pandiyan are well known restaurants in and around the city. Both the dining hotels have more than a decade of experience.
Some famous falls like Suruli Falls, Kumbakarai Falls, Megamalai Falls are here.
Theni is surrounded by many tourist attractions like Kodaikannal, Thekkady, Meghamalai, and Munnar.
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- Hill Stations
- Theme parks
- Water Falls
- sanctuary
