Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)Kallanai DamRock Cut Cave Temple, SittanavasalThayumanavar TemplePerumal & Shiva Rockcut TemplePoondi Madha Basilica
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Puliyur

Puliyur is a town in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 11,174 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit: 48 temples, 14 forts & heritage and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam), Kallanai Dam and Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal.

10.6337° N, 78.8414° EPop. 11,174Station: Keeranur (KRUR)Tiruchirappalli 29 km

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km121
Must-see46
Notable127
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)

Temple · 24 km · Tiruchirappalli

Kallanai Dam, dam near Puliyur
Must-see

Kallanai Dam

Dam · 27 km · Thanjavur

Must-see

Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal

Cave · 29 km

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One day from Puliyur

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:09 pm

136 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 Puliyur
  2. Perumal & Shiva Rockcut Templetemple · 45 min
  3. Kallanai Damdam · 1.5 hrs
  4. Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam)temple · 45 min
  5. Thayumanavar Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasalcave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Puliyur
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How to reach Puliyur

By train

Keeranur (KRUR), about 11 km from the centre; Ponmalai Golden Rock (GOC), about 28 km from the centre.

By road

Tiruchirappalli 29 km · Thanjavur 46 km · Madurai 139 km. Directions.

By air

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Tiruchirappalli — about 25 km by road; Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai — about 151 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Puliyur?

Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam) (temple, about 24 km), Kallanai Dam (dam, about 27 km), Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal (cave, about 29 km), Thayumanavar Temple (temple, about 33 km), Perumal & Shiva Rockcut Temple (temple, about 8 km), Main Guard Gate (gateway, about 34 km).

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

121 places on Spotwander: 48 temples, 14 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest temple to Puliyur?

Sri Renganathar Aalayam, about 1 km by road; Periya Karuppar Forest Temple (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Puliyur?

Jain Monument, about 5 km by road; Jain Temple Ruins (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Puliyur?

Start in Puliyur, visit Perumal & Shiva Rockcut Temple, then Kallanai Dam, then Arulmigu Erumbeeswarar Temple, Thiruverumbur (Paadal Petra Sthalam), then Thayumanavar Temple, then Rock Cut Cave Temple, Sittanavasal, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.