Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Kumaralingam

Kumaralingam is a town in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 12,093 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 16 temples, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 18 waterfalls. The must-see places are Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple (24 km), Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple (24 km) and Thirumoorthy Temple (26 km).

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Kumaralingam at a glance

Location
Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 12,093
Coordinates
10.4894° N, 77.3499° E
Places within 50 km
95 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kodaikanal, 40 km
Railway station
Pollachi Jn (POY), 53 km
Airport
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 86 km

Top places to visit near Kumaralingam

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

51 temples within 100 km of Kumaralingam. The closest is Udumalai Tirupathi (19 km); the best-known is Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kumaralingam

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kumaralingam. The closest is Hill Station Begins (15 km); the best-known is Poombarai View Point (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kumaralingam

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kumaralingam. The closest is Tamilnadu Forest Check Post (16 km); the best-known is Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Kumaralingam

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Kumaralingam. The closest is Thoothur Falls (27 km); the best-known is Thirumoorthy Water Falls (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kumaralingam

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kumaralingam. The closest is Kuthiraiyar Dam View Point (14 km); the best-known is Mannavanur Lake (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Kumaralingam

8 museums within 100 km of Kumaralingam. The closest is Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Kumaralingam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kumaralingam
  2. 24 km Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple · temple, Dindigul
  3. 1 km Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple · temple, Dindigul
  4. 47 km Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Idukki
  5. 21 km Thirumoorthy Water Falls · waterfall, Tiruppur
  6. 1 km Thirumoorthy Temple · temple, Tiruppur
  7. 26 km Back to Kumaralingam

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From travellers near Kumaralingam

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How to reach Kumaralingam

  • By train: Pollachi Jn (POY) — about 53 km from the centre
  • By train: Madukarai (MDKI) — about 80 km from the centre
  • By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore — about 86 km by road
  • By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), Kochi — about 138 km by road
  • By road from Kodaikanal: about 40 km · directions
  • By road from Munnar: about 68 km · directions
  • By road from Coimbatore: about 91 km · directions

All places near Kumaralingam by distance

Within 15 km of Kumaralingam

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kumaralingam by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1651Udumalai Tirupathi (19 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1551Hill Station Begins (15 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1337Tamilnadu Forest Check Post (16 km)
Waterfalls1834Thoothur Falls (27 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1634Kuthiraiyar Dam View Point (14 km)
Other attractions28Coakers Walk (41 km)
Museums58Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum (39 km)
Parks46Chettiar Park (39 km)
Churches16Saleth Matha Church (41 km)
Caves34Cave (Dolmen) Kodaikanal (38 km)
Treks03Kurangani Hills Trekking (57 km)
Forts & heritage13Marayoor Megaliths (40 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Koozhankal River (59 km)
Jain sites11Kodaikanal Jain Shwetambar Temple (39 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Hazrath Chan Sha Waliyulla Dargah (59 km)

Kumaralingam: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kumaralingam?

Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple (temple, about 24 km), Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple (temple, about 24 km), Thirumoorthy Temple (temple, about 26 km), Thirumoorthy Water Falls (waterfall, about 27 km), Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 32 km), Arulmigu Kuzhandhai Velappar Thirukkovil (temple, about 33 km).

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

95 places on Spotwander: 16 temples, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 waterfalls, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Kumaralingam?

Udumalai Tirupathi, about 19 km by road; Periya Aavudayaar Temple (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kumaralingam?

Hill Station Begins, about 15 km by road; Palani Hills Northern Slope West RF (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kumaralingam?

Tamilnadu Forest Check Post, about 16 km by road; Anamalai Tiger Reserve (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kumaralingam?

Start in Kumaralingam, visit Thiru Aavinankudi Kulandai Velayudhaswami Temple, then Palani Dhandayudhapani Temple, then Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, then Thirumoorthy Water Falls, then Thirumoorthy Temple, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kumaralingam?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Kumaralingam?

By train: Pollachi Jn (POY), about 53 km away. By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 86 km by road. By road: 40 km from Kodaikanal.

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