Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Arni

Arni is a town in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 62,858 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 21 temples, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (12 km), Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple (23 km) and Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (39 km).

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Arni at a glance

Location
Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 62,858
Coordinates
12.6677° N, 79.2853° E
Places within 50 km
56 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Vellore, 40 km
Railway station
Arni Road (ARV), 12 km
Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA), 128 km

Top places to visit near Arni

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arni: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Arni

103 temples within 100 km of Arni. The closest is Puthira Kamaeshwarar Temple (2 km); the best-known is Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arni

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arni. The closest is Shenbagathoppu Dam (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arni

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arni. The closest is Balamathi Hills (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arni

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arni. The closest is Arani Poosimalaikuppam RF (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Arni

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arni. The closest is Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) (24 km); the best-known is Vellore Fort (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Arni

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Arni. The closest is Amirthi Water Fall (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Arni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arni
  2. 23 km Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple · temple, Tiruvannamalai
  3. 30 km Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple · temple, Vellore
  4. 24 km Arani Poosimalaikuppam RF · nature spot, Tiruvannamalai
  5. 15 km Puthira Kamaeshwarar Temple · temple, Tiruvannamalai
  6. 12 km Sri Pachai Amman Kovil · temple, Tiruvannamalai
  7. 12 km Back to Arni

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How to reach Arni

  • By train: Arni Road (ARV) — about 12 km from the centre
  • By train: Tiruvalam (THL) — about 43 km from the centre
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 128 km by road
  • By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), Tirupati — about 138 km by road
  • By road from Vellore: about 40 km · directions
  • By road from Chittoor: about 80 km · directions
  • By road from Puducherry: about 123 km · directions

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Arni by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples21103Puthira Kamaeshwarar Temple (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs525Shenbagathoppu Dam (30 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints522Balamathi Hills (34 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens821Arani Poosimalaikuppam RF (15 km)
Forts & heritage618Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) (24 km)
Waterfalls48Amirthi Water Fall (33 km)
Caves17Panchapandavar Ancient Jain Hill and Caves (27 km)
Museums26Government Museum (41 km)
Jain sites14Arihanthagiri Jain Math, Digambar Jain Temple (19 km)
Other attractions02Krishnagiri Fort (59 km)
Parks11Fundera Park (46 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Masjid-e-Khizar (35 km)
Churches11Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral (39 km)
Treks01Skandasramam Trail City View Point (68 km)
Ashrams01Sri Sathya Ashram®-the Key for You (87 km)

Arni: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Arni?

Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (temple, about 12 km), Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple (temple, about 23 km), Puthira Kamaeshwarar Temple (temple, about 2 km), Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple (temple, about 39 km), Arani Poosimalaikuppam RF (nature spot, about 15 km), Vellore Fort (fort, about 41 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Arni?

Puthira Kamaeshwarar Temple, about 2 km by road; Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Arni?

Shenbagathoppu Dam, about 30 km by road; Kuruvimalai Dam (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arni?

Balamathi Hills, about 34 km by road; Palamathi Hills (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arni?

Start in Arni, visit Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple, then Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, then Arani Poosimalaikuppam RF, then Puthira Kamaeshwarar Temple, then Sri Pachai Amman Kovil, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Arni?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Arni?

By train: Arni Road (ARV), about 12 km away. By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 128 km by road. By road: 40 km from Vellore.

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