Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India

Places to visit near Vikravandi

Vikravandi is a town in Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 10,449 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 38 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 14 forts & heritage and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Veedur Dam - TNWRD (7 km), Sri Vakra Kali Amman Sannathi (15 km) and National Fossil Wood Park (15 km).

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Vikravandi at a glance

Location
Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India
Population
about 10,449
Coordinates
12.0369° N, 79.5460° E
Places within 50 km
107 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Puducherry, 38 km
Railway station
Vikravandi (VVN), 1 km
Airport
Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 37 km

Top places to visit near Vikravandi

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

74 temples within 100 km of Vikravandi. The closest is Sri Thiruppuravar Panankateesvarar Temple (4 km); the best-known is Sri Vakra Kali Amman Sannathi (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vikravandi

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vikravandi. The closest is Kottakuppam Beach (42 km); the best-known is Rock Beach (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Vikravandi

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vikravandi. The closest is Mahatma Gandhi Statue (15 km); the best-known is Gingee Fort (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vikravandi

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vikravandi. The closest is Veedur Dam - TNWRD (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vikravandi

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vikravandi. The closest is Garruda Park (28 km); the best-known is Sadhana Forest (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vikravandi

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vikravandi. The closest is Kanchanagiri Hills (31 km); the best-known is Mango Hill Auroville Pondicherry (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Vikravandi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vikravandi
  2. 4 km Sri Thiruppuravar Panankateesvarar Temple · temple, Viluppuram
  3. 16 km National Fossil Wood Park · park, Viluppuram
  4. 1 km Sri Vakra Kali Amman Sannathi · temple, Viluppuram
  5. 15 km Murugan Temple · temple, Viluppuram
  6. 9 km Veedur Dam - TNWRD · dam, Viluppuram
  7. 7 km Back to Vikravandi

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How to reach Vikravandi

  • By train: Vikravandi (VVN) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), Puducherry (Pondicherry) — about 37 km by road
  • By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai — about 157 km by road
  • By road from Puducherry: about 38 km · directions
  • By road from Vellore: about 135 km · directions
  • By road from Chittoor: about 175 km · directions

All places near Vikravandi by distance

Within 15 km of Vikravandi

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vikravandi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3874Sri Thiruppuravar Panankateesvarar Temple (4 km)
Beaches & coast926Kottakuppam Beach (42 km)
Forts & heritage1420Mahatma Gandhi Statue (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs816Veedur Dam - TNWRD (7 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens816Garruda Park (28 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints49Kanchanagiri Hills (31 km)
Museums99Perumukkal Cholan Fort (35 km)
Churches67Bethel Brethern Church (1 km)
Parks34Vikravandi Park (1 km)
Other attractions34Krishnagiri Fort (36 km)
Caves24Cool Breeze Air Cave (22 km)
Jain sites12Jain Mutt Melsithamur Digambar Jain Temple (33 km)
Ashrams11Sri Aurobindo Ashram (42 km)
Mosques & dargahs11Jumma Masjid (1 km)
Treks01Skandasramam Trail City View Point (71 km)

Vikravandi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vikravandi?

Veedur Dam - TNWRD (dam, about 7 km), Sri Vakra Kali Amman Sannathi (temple, about 15 km), Murugan Temple (temple, about 16 km), National Fossil Wood Park (park, about 15 km), Sri Thiruppuravar Panankateesvarar Temple (temple, about 4 km), Veedur Dam Park (dam, about 8 km).

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

107 places on Spotwander: 38 temples, 9 beaches & coast, 14 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Vikravandi?

Sri Thiruppuravar Panankateesvarar Temple, about 4 km by road; Sri Panangatteswarar Temple, Panayapuram (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Vikravandi?

Kottakuppam Beach, about 42 km by road; Serenity Beach (42 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vikravandi?

Mahatma Gandhi Statue, about 15 km by road; Mandagapattu Rock-Cut Temple (Lakshitha Yathanam) (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vikravandi?

Start in Vikravandi, visit Sri Thiruppuravar Panankateesvarar Temple, then National Fossil Wood Park, then Sri Vakra Kali Amman Sannathi, then Murugan Temple, then Veedur Dam - TNWRD, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vikravandi?

October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Vikravandi?

By train: Vikravandi (VVN), about 1 km away. By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 37 km by road. By road: 38 km from Puducherry.

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