Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Gingee

Gingee is a town in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 21,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 25 temples, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 beaches & coast and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Krishnagiri Fort (2 km), Gingee Fort (3 km) and Murugan Temple (32 km).

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Gingee at a glance

Location
Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 21,530
Coordinates
12.2528° N, 79.4173° E
Places within 50 km
53 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Puducherry, 69 km
Railway station
Perani (PEI), 28 km
Airport
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 67 km

Top places to visit near Gingee

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

85 temples within 100 km of Gingee. The closest is Vijayanagara Era Shri Venkatramana Temple (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gingee

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gingee. The closest is Sorakolathur Forest (49 km); the best-known is Sadhana Forest (62 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Gingee

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gingee. The closest is Anichankuppam Beach (69 km); the best-known is Rock Beach (72 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Gingee

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gingee. The closest is Rani Fort (2 km); the best-known is Gingee Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gingee

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gingee. The closest is Nedi Mozhiyanur Akkarai Kali Amman Chinna Dam (23 km); the best-known is Veedur Dam - TNWRD (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gingee

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gingee. The closest is Kanchanagiri Hills (37 km); the best-known is Ponnur Hill (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Gingee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gingee
  2. 2 km Rani Fort · fort, Viluppuram
  3. 3 km Arulmigu Ranganathar Temple · temple, Viluppuram
  4. 4 km Raja Fort · fort, Viluppuram
  5. 1 km Gingee Fort · fort, Viluppuram
  6. 1 km Vijayanagara Era Shri Venkatramana Temple · temple, Viluppuram
  7. 2 km Back to Gingee

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From travellers near Gingee

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How to reach Gingee

  • By train: Perani (PEI) — about 28 km from the centre
  • By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 67 km by road
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 145 km by road
  • By road from Puducherry: about 69 km · directions
  • By road from Vellore: about 100 km · directions
  • By road from Chittoor: about 141 km · directions

All places near Gingee by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Gingee by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2585Vijayanagara Era Shri Venkatramana Temple (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens222Sorakolathur Forest (49 km)
Beaches & coast021Anichankuppam Beach (69 km)
Forts & heritage1020Rani Fort (2 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Nedi Mozhiyanur Akkarai Kali Amman Chinna Dam (23 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints316Kanchanagiri Hills (37 km)
Museums111Perumukkal Cholan Fort (44 km)
Churches07Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Villianur (67 km)
Waterfalls07Thenmalai Falls (80 km)
Caves36Melacheri - Sri Sikhari Pallaveshvaram Cave Temple (6 km)
Other attractions14Krishnagiri Fort (2 km)
Jain sites13Jain Mutt Melsithamur Digambar Jain Temple (13 km)
Parks13National Fossil Wood Park (46 km)
Ashrams01Sri Aurobindo Ashram (72 km)
Treks11Skandasramam Trail City View Point (49 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Masjid-e-Khizar (95 km)

Gingee: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Gingee?

Gingee Fort (fort, about 3 km), Krishnagiri Fort (fort, about 2 km), Raja Fort (fort, about 3 km), Vijayanagara Era Shri Venkatramana Temple (temple, about 2 km), Rani Fort (fort, about 2 km), Arulmigu Ranganathar Temple (temple, about 4 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 25 temples, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Gingee?

Vijayanagara Era Shri Venkatramana Temple, about 2 km by road; Arulmigu Ranganathar Temple (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gingee?

Sorakolathur Forest, about 49 km by road; Arunachala Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Shelter (50 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Gingee?

Anichankuppam Beach, about 69 km by road; Ocean spray beach ⛱️🏖️ ⚓ ⛵ (69 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gingee?

Start in Gingee, visit Rani Fort, then Arulmigu Ranganathar Temple, then Raja Fort, then Gingee Fort, then Vijayanagara Era Shri Venkatramana Temple, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Gingee?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Gingee?

By train: Perani (PEI), about 28 km away. By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 67 km by road. By road: 69 km from Puducherry.

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