Arulmigu Muthumalai Murugan TemplePuliyancholai ParkVadachennimalai Balasubramaniyar TempleArulmigu Kaayanirmaleswarar TempleMuttal ParkSri Kamanatha Eswarar Temple
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Gangavalli

Gangavalli is a town in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 10,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 15 temples, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Arulmigu Muthumalai Murugan Temple, Puliyancholai Park and Puliancholai.

11.4983° N, 78.6497° EPop. 10,905Station: Attur (ATU)Salem 72 km

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see46
Notable126
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Arulmigu Muthumalai Murugan Temple

Temple · 31 km

Must-see

Puliyancholai Park

Park · 43 km · Namakkal

Must-see

Puliancholai

Attraction · 43 km · Namakkal

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One day from Gangavalli

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

144 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 Gangavalli
  2. Vadachennimalai Balasubramaniyar Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Muttal Parktemple · 45 min
  4. Arulmigu Kaayanirmaleswarar Templeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Arulmigu Muthumalai Murugan Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Puliyancholai Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Gangavalli
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How to reach Gangavalli

By train

Attur (ATU), about 16 km from the centre; Ottakovil (OTK), about 73 km from the centre.

By road

Salem 72 km · Tiruchirappalli 99 km · Thanjavur 119 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 103 km by road; Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 171 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gangavalli?

Arulmigu Muthumalai Murugan Temple (temple, about 31 km), Vadachennimalai Balasubramaniyar Temple (temple, about 12 km), Arulmigu Kaayanirmaleswarar Temple (heritage site, about 16 km), Muttal Park (temple, about 20 km), Puliyancholai Park (park, about 43 km), Puliancholai (attraction, about 43 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Gangavalli?

Arulmigu Sri Periyaayi Thirukovil, about 1 km by road; Shri Kailasanathar Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gangavalli?

Pachaimalai Hills, about 24 km by road; Pachamalai tourist places பச்சைமலை சுற்றுலா (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gangavalli?

Start in Gangavalli, visit Vadachennimalai Balasubramaniyar Temple, then Muttal Park, then Arulmigu Kaayanirmaleswarar Temple, then Arulmigu Muthumalai Murugan Temple, then Puliyancholai Park, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.