Palani Dhandayudhapani TempleKurinji Andavar TempleKodaikanal LakeArulmigu Kuzhandhai Velappar ThirukkovilPeriya Aavudayaar TempleVarathamanathi Dam
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Ayakudi

Ayakudi is a town in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 24,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 22 temples, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 waterfalls. The must-see places are Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple, Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple and Kurinji Andavar Temple.

10.4499° N, 77.5520° EPop. 24,120Station: Ambaturai (ABI)Kodaikanal 31 km

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see76
Notable166
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple, temple near Ayakudi
Must-see

Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple

Temple · 5 km

Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple, temple near Ayakudi
Must-see

Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple

Temple · 5 km

Kurinji Andavar Temple, temple near Ayakudi
Must-see

Kurinji Andavar Temple

Temple · 28 km

Places near Ayakudi by type

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One day from Ayakudi

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:56 pm

87 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 Ayakudi
  2. Kurinji Andavar Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Upper Lake Viewlake · 45 min
  4. Arulmigu Kuzhandhai Velappar Thirukkoviltemple · 45 min
  5. Periya Aavudayaar Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Palani Dhandayudhapani Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Ayakudi
Today’s loopAyakudiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Ayakudi

By train

Ambaturai (ABI), about 57 km from the centre.

By road

Kodaikanal 31 km · Munnar 84 km · Madurai 107 km. Directions.

By air

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore — about 106 km by road; Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 113 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ayakudi?

Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple (temple, about 5 km), Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple (temple, about 5 km), Kurinji Andavar Temple (temple, about 28 km), Periyanayaki Amman Temple (temple, about 6 km), Idumban Temple (temple, about 4 km), Silver Cascade Falls (waterfall, about 29 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 22 temples, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Ayakudi?

Arulmigu Idumbar Malai Kovil, about 4 km by road; Idumban Temple (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ayakudi?

Varathama Nathi View Point, about 14 km by road; Palani Hills Northern Slope East RF (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ayakudi?

Start in Ayakudi, visit Kurinji Andavar Temple, then Upper Lake View, then Arulmigu Kuzhandhai Velappar Thirukkovil, then Periya Aavudayaar Temple, then Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.