Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Dusi

Dusi is a town in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 5,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 32 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Varadaraja Perumal Temple (9 km), Chitragupta Temple (9 km) and Kailasanatha Temple Karuppadithattadai Kancheepuram (9 km).

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Dusi at a glance

Location
Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 5,257
Coordinates
12.7757° N, 79.6789° E
Places within 50 km
54 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Vellore, 77 km
Railway station
Kanchipuram East (CJE), 10 km
Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA), 73 km

Top places to visit near Dusi

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

107 temples within 100 km of Dusi. The closest is Varadaraja Perumal Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dusi

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dusi. The closest is Mamandur Lake View Point (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dusi

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dusi. The closest is Karikili Birds Sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu (33 km); the best-known is Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Dusi

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dusi. The closest is Konar Temple, ASI Monument (24 km); the best-known is Rajiv Gandhi Memorial (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dusi

11 parks within 100 km of Dusi. The closest is Pallavaram Mountain (71 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Dusi

11 churches within 100 km of Dusi. The closest is Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (63 km); the best-known is ST. Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilica (77 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Dusi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dusi
  2. 9 km Varadaraja Perumal Temple · temple, Kanchipuram
  3. 4 km Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Devastanam Temple · temple, Kanchipuram
  4. 1 km Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple · temple, Kanchipuram
  5. 1 km Ekambaranathar Temple · temple, Kanchipuram
  6. 2 km Kailasanatha Temple Karuppadithattadai Kancheepuram · temple, Kanchipuram
  7. 9 km Back to Dusi

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How to reach Dusi

  • By train: Kanchipuram East (CJE) — about 10 km from the centre
  • By train: Mahendra Vadi (MDVE) — about 41 km from the centre
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 73 km by road
  • By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), Tirupati — about 120 km by road
  • By road from Vellore: about 77 km · directions
  • By road from Chennai: about 91 km · directions
  • By road from Chittoor: about 100 km · directions

All places near Dusi by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dusi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples32107Varadaraja Perumal Temple (9 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs624Mamandur Lake View Point (4 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens218Karikili Birds Sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu (33 km)
Forts & heritage618Konar Temple, ASI Monument (24 km)
Other attractions016The Royal Chitran (55 km)
Parks011Pallavaram Mountain (71 km)
Churches011Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (63 km)
Beaches & coast010Mamallapuram Light House (73 km)
Museums28Kanchi Kudil (9 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints28Palar River View Point (40 km)
Caves26Pallavas Cave (2 km)
Jain sites26Thiruparuthikundram Sri Digambar Jain Temples (8 km)
Mosques & dargahs04Masjid-e-Khizar (58 km)
Waterfalls03Niagara Falls Model (59 km)
Ashrams01Sri Skandashramam Temple (67 km)

Dusi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dusi?

Varadaraja Perumal Temple (temple, about 9 km), Kailasanatha Temple Karuppadithattadai Kancheepuram (temple, about 9 km), Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Devastanam Temple (temple, about 9 km), Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple (temple, about 10 km), Ekambaranathar Temple (temple, about 10 km), Chitragupta Temple (temple, about 9 km).

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

54 places on Spotwander: 32 temples, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest temple to Dusi?

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, about 9 km by road; Chitragupta Temple (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Dusi?

Mamandur Lake View Point, about 4 km by road; Dhamal Lake (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dusi?

Karikili Birds Sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, about 33 km by road; Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dusi?

Start in Dusi, visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, then Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Devastanam Temple, then Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, then Ekambaranathar Temple, then Kailasanatha Temple Karuppadithattadai Kancheepuram, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dusi?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Dusi?

By train: Kanchipuram East (CJE), about 10 km away. By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 73 km by road. By road: 77 km from Vellore.

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