Rock Cut Cave Temple, SittanavasalArulmigu Viralimalai Murugan TempleThirumayam FortArulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)Arulmigu Thiru Uyyakondan Thirumalai Ujjeva Nathar Swamy Temple, Padal Petra TempleMain Guard Gate
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Iluppur

Iluppur is a town in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 12,471 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit: 25 temples, 10 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal, Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple and Thirumayam Fort.

10.5135° N, 78.6236° EPop. 12,471Station: Samudram (SMDM)Tiruchirappalli 40 km

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km77
Must-see44
Notable120
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal

Cave · 16 km

Must-see

Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple

Temple · 16 km

Thirumayam Fort, fort near Iluppur
Must-see

Thirumayam Fort

Fort · 41 km

Places near Iluppur by type

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One day from Iluppur

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:17 pm

181 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 Iluppur
  2. Thirumayam Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasalcave · 1 hrs
  4. Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)temple · 45 min
  5. Arulmigu Thiru Uyyakondan Thirumalai Ujjeva Nathar Swamy Temple, Padal Petra Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Iluppur
Today’s loopIluppurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Iluppur

By train

Samudram (SMDM), about 26 km from the centre.

By road

Tiruchirappalli 40 km · Thanjavur 80 km · Madurai 107 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 37 km by road; Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 119 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Iluppur?

Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple (temple, about 16 km), Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal (cave, about 16 km), Viralimalai Peacock Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 16 km), Thirumayam Fort (fort, about 41 km), Sittannavasal Jain Cave - Welcome Board (cave, about 16 km), Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam) (temple, about 43 km).

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

77 places on Spotwander: 25 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches.

Which is the nearest temple to Iluppur?

Ponvasinathar Temple, Illuppur, about 1 km by road; Sikharagiriswara Temple (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Iluppur?

Palanivelu Palace, about 10 km by road; Kudumiyan Malai Temple Inscription of Nandi (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Iluppur?

Start in Iluppur, visit Thirumayam Fort, then Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal, then Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam), then Arulmigu Thiru Uyyakondan Thirumalai Ujjeva Nathar Swamy Temple, Padal Petra Temple, then Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple, and drive back — about 181 km by road in all.