Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Desur

Desur is a town in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 5,312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 13 temples, 7 forts & heritage, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Krishnagiri Fort (27 km), Gingee Fort (29 km) and Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (31 km).

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Desur, Tamil Nadu
Desur, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Desur at a glance

Location
Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 5,312
Coordinates
12.4373° N, 79.4814° E
Places within 50 km
33 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Vellore, 82 km
Railway station
Tindivanam (TMV), 37 km
Airport
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 79 km

Top places to visit near Desur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Desur: 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 Desur

94 temples within 100 km of Desur. The closest is Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu (17 km); the best-known is Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Desur

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Desur. The closest is Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) (18 km); the best-known is Gingee Fort (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Desur

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Desur. The closest is Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Desur

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Desur. The closest is Nedi Mozhiyanur Akkarai Kali Amman Chinna Dam (41 km); the best-known is Veedur Dam - TNWRD (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Desur

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Desur. The closest is Ponnur Hill (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Desur

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Desur. The closest is Thirtavari Beach (74 km); the best-known is Rock Beach (85 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Desur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 122 km on the road.

  1. Start in Desur
  2. 11 km Ponnur Hill · hill, Tiruvannamalai
  3. 15 km Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu · temple, Tiruvannamalai
  4. 1 km Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) · heritage site, Tiruvannamalai
  5. 13 km Sri Pachai Amman Kovil · temple, Tiruvannamalai
  6. 53 km Gingee Fort · fort, Viluppuram
  7. 29 km Back to Desur

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How to reach Desur

  • By train: Tindivanam (TMV) — about 37 km from the centre
  • By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 79 km by road
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 121 km by road
  • By road from Vellore: about 82 km · directions
  • By road from Puducherry: about 82 km · directions
  • By road from Chittoor: about 120 km · directions

All places near Desur by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Desur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1394Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu (17 km)
Forts & heritage727Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) (18 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens022Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (53 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs522Nedi Mozhiyanur Akkarai Kali Amman Chinna Dam (41 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints115Ponnur Hill (11 km)
Beaches & coast015Thirtavari Beach (74 km)
Museums113Perumukkal Cholan Fort (48 km)
Caves38Melacheri - Sri Sikhari Pallaveshvaram Cave Temple (24 km)
Churches06Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral (81 km)
Waterfalls06Amirthi Water Fall (72 km)
Other attractions15Krishnagiri Fort (27 km)
Jain sites24Jain Mutt Melsithamur Digambar Jain Temple (24 km)
Parks03National Fossil Wood Park (63 km)
Ashrams01Sri Aurobindo Ashram (84 km)
Treks01Skandasramam Trail City View Point (64 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Masjid-e-Khizar (72 km)

Desur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Desur?

Gingee Fort (fort, about 29 km), Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (temple, about 31 km), Ponnur Hill (hill, about 11 km), Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu (temple, about 17 km), Krishnagiri Fort (fort, about 27 km), Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 13 temples, 7 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest temple to Desur?

Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu, about 17 km by road; Arulmigu Ranganathar Temple (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Desur?

Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai), about 18 km by road; Vandavasi Fort (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Desur?

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, about 53 km by road; Karikili Birds Sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu (54 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Desur?

Start in Desur, visit Ponnur Hill, then Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu, then Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai), then Sri Pachai Amman Kovil, then Gingee Fort, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Desur?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Desur?

By train: Tindivanam (TMV), about 37 km away. By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 79 km by road. By road: 82 km from Vellore.

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