Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Omalur

Omalur is a town in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 12,701 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 37 temples, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple (12 km), Arulmigu Sugavaneswarar Swamy Temple (19 km) and 1008 Shiva & Rajarajeshwari Temple (21 km).

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Omalur, Tamil Nadu
Omalur, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Omalur at a glance

Location
Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 12,701
Coordinates
11.7410° N, 78.0456° E
Places within 50 km
121 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Salem, 17 km
Railway station
Karuppur (KPPR), 7 km
Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 164 km

Top places to visit near Omalur

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

72 temples within 100 km of Omalur. The closest is International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple (8 km); the best-known is Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Omalur

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Omalur. The closest is Mullichettipatti View Point (12 km); the best-known is Karadiyur View Point - Yercaud (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Omalur

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Omalur. The closest is West Sarabanga River Dam, Kamandapatti, Omalur (1 km); the best-known is Mettur Dam Park (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Omalur

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Omalur. The closest is Anaimedu River Falls (11 km); the best-known is Kiliyur Falls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Omalur

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omalur. The closest is AVR Roundabout (14 km); the best-known is Sankagiri Fort (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Omalur

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Omalur. The closest is Kurumbapatty Zoological Park (17 km); the best-known is Peeku Park (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Omalur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omalur
  2. 12 km Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple · temple, Salem
  3. 20 km 1008 Shiva & Rajarajeshwari Temple · temple, Salem
  4. 14 km Arulmigu Sugavaneswarar Swamy Temple · temple, Salem
  5. 20 km Kiliyur Falls · waterfall, Salem
  6. 6 km Karadiyur View Point - Yercaud · viewpoint, Salem
  7. 24 km Back to Omalur

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How to reach Omalur

  • By train: Karuppur (KPPR) — about 7 km from the centre
  • By air: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 164 km by road
  • By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore — about 169 km by road
  • By road from Salem: about 17 km · directions
  • By road from Erode: about 71 km · directions
  • By road from Hosur: about 142 km · directions

All places near Omalur by distance

Within 15 km of Omalur

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Omalur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3772International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple (8 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2040Mullichettipatti View Point (12 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1624West Sarabanga River Dam, Kamandapatti, Omalur (1 km)
Waterfalls621Anaimedu River Falls (11 km)
Forts & heritage714AVR Roundabout (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens410Kurumbapatty Zoological Park (17 km)
Churches99RC Church (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs77Omar Ibn Khatab Masjid (12 km)
Museums56தொல்லியல் துறை கல்வெட்டு பகுதி, Amman Kovil Patty (7 km)
Other attractions46Gokul Tiles Mart (8 km)
Parks46Childrens Park (5 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Kaveri (45 km)
Caves11Kongana Siddhar Cave (42 km)

Omalur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Omalur?

Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple (temple, about 12 km), Arulmigu Sugavaneswarar Swamy Temple (temple, about 19 km), 1008 Shiva & Rajarajeshwari Temple (temple, about 21 km), Kiliyur Falls (waterfall, about 23 km), Karadiyur View Point - Yercaud (viewpoint, about 24 km), Sky Park (museum, about 25 km).

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

121 places on Spotwander: 37 temples, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Omalur?

International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple, about 8 km by road; Samundi Amman Kovil (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Omalur?

Mullichettipatti View Point, about 12 km by road; Nagaramalai (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Omalur?

West Sarabanga River Dam, Kamandapatti, Omalur, about 1 km by road; M.Chettipatty Lake (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Omalur?

Start in Omalur, visit Arulmigu Kailasanathar Temple, then 1008 Shiva & Rajarajeshwari Temple , then Arulmigu Sugavaneswarar Swamy Temple, then Kiliyur Falls, then Karadiyur View Point - Yercaud, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Omalur?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Omalur?

By train: Karuppur (KPPR), about 7 km away. By air: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 164 km by road. By road: 17 km from Salem.

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