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Palamedu

Palamedu is a town in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 8,435 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit: 25 temples, 9 waterfalls and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Azhagar Temple, Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple and Solaimalai Murugan Temple.

10.1050° N, 78.1134° EPop. 8,435Station: Samayanallur (SER)Madurai 25 km

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km76
Must-see54
Notable142
Best timeJuly to January

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One day from Palamedu

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:35 pm

103 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 Palamedu
  2. Our Lady of Good Health Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Gandhi Memorial Museummonument · 1.5 hrs
  4. Thirumogoor Shri Kalameghaperumal Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Azhagar Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Azhagar Kovil Reserve Foresttemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Palamedu
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How to reach Palamedu

By train

Samayanallur (SER), about 20 km from the centre.

By road

Madurai 25 km · Kodaikanal 87 km · Tiruchirappalli 125 km. Directions.

By air

Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 38 km by road; Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 123 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palamedu?

Azhagar Temple (temple, about 14 km), Solaimalai Murugan Temple (temple, about 15 km), Azhagar Kovil Reserve Forest (temple, about 17 km), Our Lady of Good Health Church (church, about 21 km), Gandhi Memorial Museum (monument, about 25 km), Thirumogoor Shri Kalameghaperumal Temple (temple, about 25 km).

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

76 places on Spotwander: 25 temples, 9 waterfalls, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Palamedu?

Krishnan Kovil, about 8 km by road; Azhagar Temple (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Palamedu?

Allanganallur Falls, about 13 km by road; Kutladampatti Falls (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palamedu?

Start in Palamedu, visit Our Lady of Good Health Church, then Gandhi Memorial Museum, then Thirumogoor Shri Kalameghaperumal Temple, then Azhagar Temple, then Azhagar Kovil Reserve Forest, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.