Visiting Arch
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go early: the light is softer and it is cooler on the ramparts.
- Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
- Carry water; there may be no shops inside.
Hours for this heritage site are not listed yet; Protected monuments are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Most charge a small entry fee (higher for foreign visitors) and a few close one day a week. is typical for forts & heritage in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
October to February; carry water in summer. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Arch
All places near Alanganallur →
Gandhi Memorial Museum
museum · 1 km
Arulmigu Sri Muktheeswarar Temple Vaayu Sthalam
temple · 4 km
Tirumalai Nayak Palace
attraction · 4 km
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
museum · 4 km
Meenakshi Amman Temple
temple · 4 km
Arulmigu Immaiyilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple
temple · 5 km
How to reach Arch
From Madurai
About 4 km by road (3 km straight line). Directions · places near Madurai
From Kodaikanal
About 99 km by road (79 km straight line). Directions · places near Kodaikanal
From Tiruchirappalli
About 141 km by road (113 km straight line). Directions · places near Tiruchirappalli
Nearest towns with a guide: Alanganallur (17 km) · Tiruppuvanam (22 km) · Palamedu (24 km). Coordinates 9.93630, 78.14459. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Arch?
October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Arch?
Hours for Arch are not published here. Typical for forts & heritage in India: Protected monuments are generally open from sunrise to sunset. Most charge a small entry fee (higher for foreign visitors) and a few close one day a week. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Arch from Madurai?
Arch is about 4 km by road from Madurai (3 km straight line), 99 km from Kodaikanal and 141 km from Tiruchirappalli. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Arch?
Nearby: Gandhi Memorial Museum (museum, 1 km), Arulmigu Sri Muktheeswarar Temple Vaayu Sthalam (temple, 4 km), Tirumalai Nayak Palace (attraction, 4 km), Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal (museum, 4 km), Meenakshi Amman Temple (temple, 4 km), Arulmigu Immaiyilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple (temple, 5 km).
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