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Annavasal

Annavasal is a town in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 7,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 20 temples, 11 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal, Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple and Thirumayam Fort.

10.4606° N, 78.7003° EPop. 7,862Station: Vellanur (VEL)Tiruchirappalli 46 km

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see41
Notable112
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Annavasal

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

152 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Annavasal
  2. Government Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sri Bhuvaneshwari Amman Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Thirumayam Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Athangudi Palace Periya Veedupalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Annavasal
Today’s loopAnnavasalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Annavasal

By train

Vellanur (VEL), about 13 km from the centre; Samudram (SMDM), about 39 km from the centre.

By road

Tiruchirappalli 46 km · Thanjavur 75 km · Madurai 109 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 42 km by road; Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 120 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Annavasal?

Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal (cave, about 3 km), Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple (temple, about 29 km), Sittannavasal Jain Cave - Welcome Board (cave, about 3 km), Thirumayam Fort (fort, about 30 km), Government Museum (museum, about 17 km), Shri Bragathambal Temple (Araikasu Amman) (temple, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Annavasal?

68 places on Spotwander: 20 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Annavasal?

Sikharagiriswara Temple, about 8 km by road; Vijayalaya Choleeswaram, Naarthaamalai (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Annavasal?

Ancient Burial Site, about 3 km by road; Kudumiyan Malai Temple Inscription of Nandi (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Annavasal?

Start in Annavasal, visit Government Museum, then Sri Bhuvaneshwari Amman Temple, then Thirumayam Fort, then Athangudi Palace Periya Veedu, then Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.