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Udangudi

Udangudi is a town in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India of about 19,008 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 29 temples, 15 beaches & coast and 18 churches. The must-see places are Theri Kaadu (Kudiraimoli Theri), Reddiarpatti Hill and Roche Park.

8.4292° N, 78.0297° EPop. 19,008Station: Tiruchendur (TCN)Tirunelveli 55 km

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see46
Notable95
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Udangudi

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

74 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 Udangudi
  2. St Francis Xavier Cavecave · 1 hrs
  3. Abu Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  4. Valli Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Kayalpatnam Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Theri Kaadu (Kudiraimoli Theri)park · 45 min
  7. Back in Udangudi
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How to reach Udangudi

By train

Tiruchendur (TCN), about 16 km from the centre; Tirunelveli (TEN), about 61 km from the centre.

By road

Tirunelveli 55 km · Kanyakumari 83 km · Thiruvananthapuram 151 km. Directions.

By air

Tuticorin Airport (TCR), Vagaikulam — about 41 km by road; Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), Thiruvananthapuram — about 153 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Udangudi?

Theri Kaadu (Kudiraimoli Theri) (park, about 14 km), St Francis Xavier Cave (cave, about 9 km), Abu Garden (garden, about 13 km), Valli Cave (cave, about 17 km), Manapad Point Lighthouse (beach, about 9 km), Kayalpatnam Beach (beach, about 23 km).

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

92 places on Spotwander: 29 temples, 15 beaches & coast, 18 churches, 15 mosques & dargahs, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Udangudi?

Rengavinayagar Temple, about 2 km by road; Mutharamman Kovil (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Udangudi?

Kulasai Beach, about 6 km by road; Kulasekharapatnam Beach (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Udangudi?

Start in Udangudi, visit St Francis Xavier Cave, then Abu Garden, then Valli Cave, then Kayalpatnam Beach, then Theri Kaadu (Kudiraimoli Theri), and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.