Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Pollachi

Pollachi is a town in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 88,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 26 temples, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Masani Amman Temple (15 km), Aliyar Dam Park (25 km) and Aliyar Arivu Thirukovil | Temple (27 km).

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Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Pollachi, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pollachi at a glance

Location
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 88,214
Coordinates
10.6583° N, 77.0085° E
Places within 50 km
113 (27 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
Coimbatore, 50 km
Railway station
Pollachi Jn (POY), 1 km
Airport
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 52 km

Top places to visit near Pollachi

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

52 temples within 100 km of Pollachi. The closest is Shri Subramaniya Swamy Kovil (1 km); the best-known is Masani Amman Temple (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pollachi

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pollachi. The closest is Anaimalai Anaikattu (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pollachi

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pollachi. The closest is Venkalakkayam Dam (24 km); the best-known is Aliyar Dam Park (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pollachi

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pollachi. The closest is Topslip Anamalai Tiger Reserve Tourism (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Pollachi

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Pollachi. The closest is Monkey Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Pollachi

7 parks within 100 km of Pollachi. The closest is Muniyara - Anakottapara Park (61 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pollachi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pollachi
  2. 1 km Shri Subramaniya Swamy Kovil · temple, Coimbatore
  3. 1 km Arulmigu Mariamman Temple · temple, Coimbatore
  4. 25 km Aliyar Dam Park · dam, Coimbatore
  5. 14 km Masani Amman Temple · temple, Coimbatore
  6. 16 km Pollachi Ayyappan Temple · temple, Coimbatore
  7. 1 km Back to Pollachi

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How to reach Pollachi

  • By train: Pollachi Jn (POY) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), Coimbatore — about 52 km by road
  • By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), Kochi — about 109 km by road
  • By road from Coimbatore: about 50 km · directions
  • By road from Palakkad: about 51 km · directions
  • By road from Munnar: about 79 km · directions

All places near Pollachi by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pollachi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2652Shri Subramaniya Swamy Kovil (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2243Anaimalai Anaikattu (14 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs2132Venkalakkayam Dam (24 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1326Topslip Anamalai Tiger Reserve Tourism (1 km)
Waterfalls1121Monkey Falls (28 km)
Other attractions410Thalanar Snow Point (37 km)
Parks07Muniyara - Anakottapara Park (61 km)
Museums45The Fort of Patriotism (34 km)
Churches24Infant Jesus Shrine (41 km)
Forts & heritage44Guru Madam - Ezuthachan Samadhi (37 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves33Mulaiyar River (11 km)
Treks12Nelliyampathy Offroad Jeep Trekking (50 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Hazrath Chan Sha Waliyulla Dargah (9 km)
Jain sites11Suparaswanath Jain Temple (48 km)
Caves01Guna Cave (88 km)

Pollachi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pollachi?

Masani Amman Temple (temple, about 15 km), Arulmigu Mariamman Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shri Subramaniya Swamy Kovil (temple, about 1 km), Pollachi Ayyappan Temple (temple, about 1 km), Aliyar Dam Park (dam, about 25 km), Topslip Anamalai Tiger Reserve Tourism (tiger reserve, about 1 km).

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

113 places on Spotwander: 26 temples, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Pollachi?

Shri Subramaniya Swamy Kovil, about 1 km by road; Arulmigu Mariamman Temple (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pollachi?

Anaimalai Anaikattu, about 14 km by road; Kunnampidari Mala (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pollachi?

Venkalakkayam Dam, about 24 km by road; Kambalathara Vengalakkayam Reservoirs (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pollachi?

Start in Pollachi, visit Shri Subramaniya Swamy Kovil, then Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, then Aliyar Dam Park, then Masani Amman Temple, then Pollachi Ayyappan Temple, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pollachi?

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 Pollachi?

By train: Pollachi Jn (POY), about 1 km away. By air: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), about 52 km by road. By road: 50 km from Coimbatore.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pollachi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pollachi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.