Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar TempleBhuvaraha Swamy TempleSri Pralayakaleshwarar TemplePeriyanayagi Madha ChurchShri Vedappar KovilBrihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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Pennadam

Pennadam is a town in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 17,662 people. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit: 15 temples, 0 beaches & coast and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar Temple, Pazhamalai Nathar Temple - Paadal Petra Sthalam and Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple.

11.4039° N, 79.2416° EPop. 17,662Station: Pennadam (PNDM)Thanjavur 87 km

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km26
Must-see53
Notable146
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar Temple, temple near Pennadam
Must-see

Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar Temple

Temple · 18 km

Pazhamalai Nathar Temple - Paadal Petra Sthalam, temple near Pennadam
Must-see

Pazhamalai Nathar Temple - Paadal Petra Sthalam

Temple · 19 km

Must-see

Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple

Temple · 22 km

Places near Pennadam by type

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One day from Pennadam

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:44 pm

129 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 Pennadam
  2. Periyanayagi Madha Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Shri Vedappar Koviltemple · 45 min
  5. Bhuvaraha Swamy Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuramtemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Pennadam
Today’s loopPennadamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Pennadam

By train

Pennadam (PNDM), about 3 km from the centre.

By road

Thanjavur 87 km · Puducherry 107 km · Tiruchirappalli 112 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 114 km by road; Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 110 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pennadam?

Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar Temple (temple, about 18 km), Pazhamalai Nathar Temple - Paadal Petra Sthalam (temple, about 19 km), Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple (temple, about 22 km), Sri Pralayakaleshwarar Temple (temple, about 1 km), Periyanayagi Madha Church (church, about 27 km), Shri Vedappar Kovil (temple, about 16 km).

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

26 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 church.

Which is the nearest temple to Pennadam?

Sri Pralayakaleshwarar Temple, about 1 km by road; Shri Vedappar Kovil (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Pennadam?

Samiyar Pettai Beach, about 73 km by road; Portonovo Lighthouse (73 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pennadam?

Start in Pennadam, visit Periyanayagi Madha Church, then Arulmigu Kolanjiyappar Temple, then Shri Vedappar Kovil, then Bhuvaraha Swamy Temple, then Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.