Sri Pachai Amman KovilKrishnagiri FortArulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai)Ponnur HillSri Vedhapureeswarar TempleArulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple
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Peranamallur

Peranamallur is a town in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 5,723 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 15 temples, 7 forts & heritage and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sri Pachai Amman Kovil, Krishnagiri Fort and Gingee Fort.

12.5705° N, 79.4333° EPop. 5,723Station: Arni Road (ARV)Vellore 63 km

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Within 30 km8 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see50
Notable160
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Sri Pachai Amman Kovil

Temple · 12 km

Krishnagiri Fort, fort near Peranamallur
Must-see

Krishnagiri Fort

Fort · 44 km · Viluppuram

Gingee Fort, fort near Peranamallur
Must-see

Gingee Fort

Fort · 45 km · Viluppuram

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One day from Peranamallur

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

144 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 Peranamallur
  2. Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadutemple · 45 min
  3. Ponnur Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Sri Vedhapureeswarar Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Sri Pachai Amman Koviltemple · 45 min
  6. Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Templetemple · 45 min
  7. Back in Peranamallur
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How to reach Peranamallur

By train

Arni Road (ARV), about 32 km from the centre; Olakur (OLA), about 54 km from the centre.

By road

Vellore 63 km · Chittoor 101 km · Puducherry 101 km. Directions.

By air

Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 116 km by road; Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 98 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Peranamallur?

Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (temple, about 12 km), Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai) (heritage site, about 3 km), Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu (temple, about 4 km), Ponnur Hill (hill, about 16 km), Sri Vedhapureeswarar Temple (temple, about 18 km), Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple (temple, about 45 km).

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

39 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 7 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest temple to Peranamallur?

Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu, about 4 km by road; Sri Pachai Amman Kovil (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Peranamallur?

Arulmigu Thirumanicherai Udaiyar Thirukovil (Periyamalai), about 3 km by road; Vandavasi Fort (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Peranamallur?

Start in Peranamallur, visit Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Injimeadu, then Ponnur Hill, then Sri Vedhapureeswarar Temple, then Sri Pachai Amman Kovil, then Arulmigu Sri Renukambal Temple, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.