Lalgudi, Tamil NaduArulmigu Saptharisheeswarar TempleKallanai DamArulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanai KovilArulmigu Uthamar KovilPoondi Madha Basilica
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Lalgudi

Lalgudi is a town in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 20,916 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit: 55 temples, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Arulmigu Saptharisheeswarar Temple, Kallanai Dam and Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam).

10.8742° N, 78.8194° EPop. 20,916Station: Lalgudi (LLI)Tiruchirappalli 20 km

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km109
Must-see52
Notable125
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Arulmigu Saptharisheeswarar Temple

Temple · 1 km

Kallanai Dam, dam near Lalgudi
Must-see

Kallanai Dam

Dam · 6 km · Thanjavur

Must-see

Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)

Temple · 13 km

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One day from Lalgudi

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

74 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 Lalgudi
  2. Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanai Koviltemple · 45 min
  3. Thayumanavar Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)temple · 45 min
  5. Kallanai Damdam · 1.5 hrs
  6. Poondi Madha Basilicachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Lalgudi
Today’s loopLalgudiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Lalgudi

By train

Lalgudi (LLI), about 1 km from the centre.

By road

Tiruchirappalli 20 km · Thanjavur 45 km · Salem 143 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 21 km by road; Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 175 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lalgudi?

Kallanai Dam (dam, about 6 km), Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam) (temple, about 13 km), Arulmigu Saptharisheeswarar Temple (temple, about 1 km), Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanai Kovil (temple, about 16 km), Arulmigu Uthamar Kovil (temple, about 16 km), Poondi Madha Basilica (church, about 17 km).

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

109 places on Spotwander: 55 temples, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Lalgudi?

Thiruthavathurai Saptharishiswarar Temple, about 1 km by road; Arulmigu Saptharisheeswarar Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Lalgudi?

Vennaru Dam, about 6 km by road; Peruvalanallur Lake (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lalgudi?

Start in Lalgudi, visit Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanai Kovil, then Thayumanavar Temple, then Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam), then Kallanai Dam, then Poondi Madha Basilica, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.