Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Eraniel

Eraniel is a town in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 9,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 23 temples, 18 beaches & coast, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Eraniel Palace (1 km), Thiruvithancode Arappally (5 km) and Padmanabhapuram Palace (6 km).

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Eraniel, Tamil Nadu
Eraniel, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eraniel at a glance

Location
Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 9,844
Coordinates
8.2059° N, 77.3173° E
Places within 50 km
103 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kanyakumari, 35 km
Railway station
Eraniel (ERL), 2 km
Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), 67 km

Top places to visit near Eraniel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eraniel: 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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Things to see near Eraniel, by type

Temples near Eraniel

71 temples within 100 km of Eraniel. The closest is Muttidichan Parai (5 km); the best-known is Velimalai Sri Kumaraswamy Temple (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Eraniel

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eraniel. The closest is Vettumadai Beach (8 km); the best-known is Lemur Beach (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eraniel

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eraniel. The closest is Mambazhathurayar Reservoir (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Eraniel

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Eraniel. The closest is Perunchilambu stream check dam falls (13 km); the best-known is Thirparappu Waterfalls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eraniel

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eraniel. The closest is Nikki Bonsai Garden (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Eraniel

21 museums within 100 km of Eraniel. The closest is Padmanabhapuram Palace (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Eraniel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eraniel
  2. 1 km Eraniel Palace · palace, Kanniyakumari
  3. 5 km Thiruvithancode Arappally · church, Kanniyakumari
  4. 4 km Padmanabhapuram Palace · palace, Kanniyakumari
  5. 3 km Velimalai Sri Kumaraswamy Temple · temple, Kanniyakumari
  6. 17 km Lemur Beach · beach, Kanniyakumari
  7. 12 km Back to Eraniel

Plan a longer trip from Eraniel — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Eraniel

  • By train: Eraniel (ERL) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By train: Nagercoil Jn (NCJ) — about 18 km from the centre
  • By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), Thiruvananthapuram — about 67 km by road
  • By air: Tuticorin Airport (TCR), Vagaikulam — about 121 km by road
  • By road from Kanyakumari: about 35 km · directions
  • By road from Thiruvananthapuram: about 69 km · directions
  • By road from Tirunelveli: about 93 km · directions

All places near Eraniel by distance

Within 15 km of Eraniel

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

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Places near Eraniel by type
TypePlacesNearest
Temples71Muttidichan Parai (5 km)
Beaches & coast29Vettumadai Beach (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Mambazhathurayar Reservoir (9 km)
Waterfalls24Perunchilambu stream check dam falls (13 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens24Nikki Bonsai Garden (6 km)
Museums21Padmanabhapuram Palace (6 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints19Marunthuvazh Malai (28 km)
Forts & heritage17Eraniel Palace (1 km)
Churches14Thiruvithancode Arappally (5 km)
Other attractions9Valli Chunai (9 km)
Caves3Azhimala Cave Temple and Meditation Area (47 km)
Jain sites2Chitharal Jain Temple ( Malaikovil) (21 km)
Mosques & dargahs2Beemapally Masjid (63 km)
Parks1Kalakad Thalayanai (51 km)
Treks1Koonichimala Trekking Starting Point (38 km)

Eraniel: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Eraniel?

Padmanabhapuram Palace (palace, about 6 km), Thiruvithancode Arappally (church, about 5 km), Velimalai Sri Kumaraswamy Temple (temple, about 7 km), Lemur Beach (beach, about 12 km), Eraniel Palace (palace, about 1 km), Chitharal Jain Temple ( Malaikovil) (Jain temple, about 21 km).

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

103 places on Spotwander: 23 temples, 18 beaches & coast, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 waterfalls, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Eraniel?

Muttidichan Parai, about 5 km by road; Shivalayam 10, Thiruvithamcode Arulmigu Mahadevar Temple (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Eraniel?

Vettumadai Beach, about 8 km by road; Chinnavilai Beach (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Eraniel?

Mambazhathurayar Reservoir, about 9 km by road; Putheri Lake (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Eraniel?

Start in Eraniel, visit Eraniel Palace, then Thiruvithancode Arappally, then Padmanabhapuram Palace, then Velimalai Sri Kumaraswamy Temple, then Lemur Beach, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Eraniel?

October to March for beaches & coast; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Eraniel?

By train: Eraniel (ERL), about 2 km away. By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 67 km by road. By road: 35 km from Kanyakumari.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eraniel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eraniel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.