Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Sholinghur

Sholinghur is a town in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 28,645 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 31 temples, 3 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Arulmigu Thiruttani Murugan Thirukkovil (26 km), Fundera Park (42 km) and Gandhi Statue (45 km).

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Sholinghur, Tamil Nadu
Sholinghur, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sholinghur at a glance

Location
Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 28,645
Coordinates
13.1181° N, 79.4202° E
Places within 50 km
63 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Chittoor, 45 km
Railway station
Thalangai (TUG), 16 km
Airport
Tirupati International Airport (TIR), 73 km

Top places to visit near Sholinghur

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

110 temples within 100 km of Sholinghur. The closest is Lakshmi Narasimha Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sholinghur

20 waterfalls within 100 km of Sholinghur. The closest is Cup and Saucer Waterfalls (44 km); the best-known is Kailasa Kona Falls (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sholinghur

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sholinghur. The closest is Mahendravaadi Lake (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sholinghur

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sholinghur. The closest is Reserved Forest (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sholinghur

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sholinghur. The closest is South Valley Farm (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Sholinghur

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sholinghur. The closest is Mahendravadi Rock Cut Temple (24 km); the best-known is Vellore Fort (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Sholinghur

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

  1. Start in Sholinghur
  2. 1 km Lakshmi Narasimha Temple · temple, Ranipet
  3. 4 km Sholingur Narasimha Swamy Temple · temple, Ranipet
  4. 1 km Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple · temple, Ranipet
  5. 1 km Arulmigu Sri Yoga Anjaneya Temple · temple, Ranipet
  6. 27 km Arulmigu Thiruttani Murugan Thirukkovil · temple, Thiruvallur
  7. 26 km Back to Sholinghur

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From travellers near Sholinghur

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How to reach Sholinghur

  • By train: Thalangai (TUG) — about 16 km from the centre
  • By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), Tirupati — about 73 km by road
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 103 km by road
  • By road from Chittoor: about 45 km · directions
  • By road from Vellore: about 48 km · directions
  • By road from Tirupati: about 71 km · directions

All places near Sholinghur by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sholinghur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples31110Lakshmi Narasimha Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls320Cup and Saucer Waterfalls (44 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Mahendravaadi Lake (22 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens416Reserved Forest (18 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints512South Valley Farm (8 km)
Forts & heritage710Mahendravadi Rock Cut Temple (24 km)
Museums27District Science Centre (43 km)
Caves14Panchapandavar Ancient Jain Hill and Caves (40 km)
Jain sites04Thiruparuthikundram Sri Digambar Jain Temples (53 km)
Parks13Fundera Park (42 km)
Other attractions02The Royal Chitran (81 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Masjid-e-Khizar (34 km)
Churches11Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral (49 km)

Sholinghur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sholinghur?

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple (temple, about 1 km), Arulmigu Thiruttani Murugan Thirukkovil (temple, about 26 km), Arulmigu Sri Yoga Anjaneya Temple (temple, about 4 km), Sholingur Narasimha Swamy Temple (temple, about 4 km), Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple (temple, about 4 km), South Valley Farm (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

63 places on Spotwander: 31 temples, 3 waterfalls, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Sholinghur?

Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, about 1 km by road; Kondapalayam-Anjaneyar Statue (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Sholinghur?

Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, about 44 km by road; Kailasa Kona Falls (47 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sholinghur?

Mahendravaadi Lake, about 22 km by road; Kaveripakkam Lake Dam (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sholinghur?

Start in Sholinghur, visit Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, then Sholingur Narasimha Swamy Temple, then Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple, then Arulmigu Sri Yoga Anjaneya Temple, then Arulmigu Thiruttani Murugan Thirukkovil, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sholinghur?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Sholinghur?

By train: Thalangai (TUG), about 16 km away. By air: Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 73 km by road. By road: 45 km from Chittoor.

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