page_title: Marthandam
section_title: Tourist spots nearby
hierarchical_section_title: Marthandam / Attractions / Tourist spots nearby
caption_attribution_description: English: Padmanapuram palace This is a photo of ASI monument number&#160; S-KL-22.
context_page_description: Marthandam is a major trade centre in Kuzhithuraii municipality across National Highway in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India. Earlier days it was known by the name Thoduvetty, it was a portion of Kanyakumari district which was added to the state of Tamil Nadu on 1 November 1956.
  Marthandam is the largest town in the district. It derived its name from the ruler of Travancore, Sri Padmanabhadasa Vanchipala Anizham Tirunal Bala Marthanda Varma. Martandam is famous for honey, cashew nut processing, rubber and hand-embroidered motifs. The area is full of greenery, and there is a river adjoining. It is also a major trade centre due to its location bordering Kerala. It is one of the most fertile lands of Tamil Nadu and has the climatic conditions of Kerala. [1]
context_section_description: Padmanabhapuram Palace
  Udayagiri Fort].
  Thirparappu waterfalls.
  Pechiparai Reservoir.
  Thengapattanam Beach.
caption: Padmanabhapuram Palace
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