Shree Bhadrakali Amman TempleArulmigu Madapuram Pathira Kaaliyamman TempleKeeladi MuseumArulmigu Amuthalingeshbarar TempleSri Parasakthi Mariamman TempleSubramaniya Swami Temple
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Aruppukkottai

Aruppukkottai is a town in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 85,369 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit: 29 temples, 6 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Shree Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Arulmigu Madapuram Pathira Kaaliyamman Temple and Keeladi Museum.

9.5096° N, 78.0959° EPop. 85,369Station: Virudunagar Jn (VPT)Madurai 58 km

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km76
Must-see38
Notable97
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Shree Bhadrakali Amman Temple, temple near Aruppukkottai
Must-see

Shree Bhadrakali Amman Temple

Temple · 42 km

Must-see

Arulmigu Madapuram Pathira Kaaliyamman Temple

Temple · 50 km · Sivaganga

Keeladi Museum, museum near Aruppukkottai
Must-see

Keeladi Museum

Museum · 51 km · Sivaganga

Places near Aruppukkottai by type

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One day from Aruppukkottai

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

192 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 Aruppukkottai
  2. Arulmigu Madapuram Pathira Kaaliyamman Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Keeladi Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Subramaniya Swami Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Sri Parasakthi Mariamman Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Shree Bhadrakali Amman Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Aruppukkottai
Today’s loopAruppukkottaiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Aruppukkottai

By train

Virudunagar Jn (VPT), about 22 km from the centre.

By road

Madurai 58 km · Tirunelveli 120 km · Kodaikanal 131 km. Directions.

By air

Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 45 km by road; Tuticorin Airport (TCR), Vagaikulam — about 110 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aruppukkottai?

Arulmigu Amuthalingeshbarar Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shree Bhadrakali Amman Temple (temple, about 42 km), Sri Parasakthi Mariamman Temple (temple, about 22 km), Kamarajar House (attraction, about 22 km), Kamarajar Memorial Mandapam (monument, about 23 km), Virudhunagar Arulmigu Sri Meenakshi Chokkanathar Temple (temple, about 23 km).

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

76 places on Spotwander: 29 temples, 6 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 churches, 9 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest temple to Aruppukkottai?

Arulmigu Amuthalingeshbarar Temple, about 1 km by road; Nadar Sivan Kovil (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aruppukkottai?

Pasumpon U.Muthuramalinga Thevar Statue, about 4 km by road; Muthuramalinga Thevar Statue (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aruppukkottai?

Start in Aruppukkottai, visit Arulmigu Madapuram Pathira Kaaliyamman Temple, then Keeladi Museum, then Subramaniya Swami Temple, then Sri Parasakthi Mariamman Temple, then Shree Bhadrakali Amman Temple, and drive back — about 192 km by road in all.