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Pallavaram

Pallavaram is a city in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 1,57,145 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit: 67 temples, 34 forts & heritage and 27 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Pallavaram Mountain, Thiruneermalai Ranganatha Perumal Kovil and Nanmangalam Reserve Forest.

12.9680° N, 80.1502° EPop. 1,57,145Station: Pallavaram (PV)Chennai 23 km

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Within 30 km180 places
Within 50 km245
Must-see135
Notable150
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pallavaram

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:51 pm

44 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 Pallavaram
  2. Thiruneermalai Ranganatha Perumal Koviltemple · 45 min
  3. Sri Kamakshi Amman Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Sree Ramanatheeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam)temple · 45 min
  5. ST. Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilicachurch · 30 min
  6. Nanmangalam Reserve Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Pallavaram
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How to reach Pallavaram

By train

Pallavaram (PV), about 1 km from the centre.

By road

Chennai 23 km · Tirupati 135 km · Vellore 138 km. Directions.

By air

Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 4 km by road; Tirupati International Airport (TIR), Tirupati — about 124 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pallavaram?

Pallavaram Mountain (park, about 2 km), Thiruneermalai Ranganatha Perumal Kovil (temple, about 5 km), Nanmangalam Reserve Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), ST. Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilica (church, about 8 km), St. Thomas Mount (attraction, about 8 km), Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple (temple, about 10 km).

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

245 places on Spotwander: 67 temples, 34 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Pallavaram?

Thrisulanathar Temple, about 2 km by road; Pachamalai Hill (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Pallavaram?

Babuji Memorial Ashram Manapakkam, about 8 km by road; Nesapakkam MGR Statue (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pallavaram?

Start in Pallavaram, visit Thiruneermalai Ranganatha Perumal Kovil, then Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, then Sree Ramanatheeswarar Temple (Guru Sthalam), then ST. Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilica, then Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.