Rock Cut Cave Temple, SittanavasalArulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan TempleKallanai DamThayumanavar TempleArulmigu Thiru Uyyakondan Thirumalai Ujjeva Nathar Swamy Temple, Padal Petra Temple
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Kiranur

Kiranur is a town in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 10,133 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 33 temples, 12 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal, Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam) and Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple.

10.5699° N, 78.7868° EPop. 10,133Station: Kulathur (KUTR)Tiruchirappalli 33 km

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see41
Notable111
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal

Cave · 18 km

Must-see

Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)

Temple · 31 km · Tiruchirappalli

Must-see

Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple

Temple · 33 km

Places near Kiranur by type

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One day from Kiranur

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:20 pm

143 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 Kiranur
  2. Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasalcave · 1 hrs
  3. Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Thayumanavar Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)temple · 45 min
  6. Kallanai Damdam · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Kiranur
Today’s loopKiranurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Kiranur

By train

Kulathur (KUTR), about 1 km from the centre; Ponmalai Golden Rock (GOC), about 33 km from the centre.

By road

Tiruchirappalli 33 km · Thanjavur 57 km · Madurai 128 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 28 km by road; Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 139 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kiranur?

Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal (cave, about 18 km), Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam) (temple, about 31 km), Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple (temple, about 33 km), Kallanai Dam (dam, about 36 km), Thayumanavar Temple (temple, about 38 km), Main Guard Gate (gateway, about 38 km).

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

99 places on Spotwander: 33 temples, 12 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 10 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Kiranur?

Arulmigu Brahadhambal Samedha Uthamanaathar Temple, about 1 km by road; Mariyamman Temple (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Kiranur?

Jain Temple Ruins, about 14 km by road; Anna Statue (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kiranur?

Start in Kiranur, visit Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal, then Arulmigu Viralimalai Murugan Temple, then Thayumanavar Temple, then Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam), then Kallanai Dam, and drive back — about 143 km by road in all.