landmark
Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur
A UNESCO Chola masterpiece with a 66-meter vimana tower topped by an 80-ton granite capstone, engineered without cranes over 1,000 years ago.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Lalgudi
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
About Lalgudi
Lalgudi sits on the route: 15 minutes from Koothappar, 36km from Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur.
Lalgudi is in Tamil Nadu, India, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Koothappar, about 9 km away.
Lalgudi is a prominent town located in the Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu, India. This region has historical and cultural significance, serving as the administrative center for various divisions including Lalgudi taluk, Lalgudi Educational District, and Lalgudi DSP. Its importance stems from its governanceRead more
structure, educational institutions, and constituency representation, as it has been part of the legislative assembly since 1952.
Known for its agricultural activities, Lalgudi benefits from fertile lands irrigated by the Cauvery River, making it a key region for rice and other crop cultivation. It is also known for traditional handicrafts and brassware production, contributing to the local economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lalgudi?
Within an hour or so of Lalgudi: Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Lalgudi?
The nearest famous roads are Kolli Hills 70 Hairpin Road.
Where is Lalgudi?
Lalgudi is in Tamil Nadu, India, about 9 km from Koothappar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,740
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 10.8742, 78.8194
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Worth the detour from Lalgudi
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving roads near Lalgudi
- 69 kmKolli Hills 70 Hairpin RoadA Tamil Nadu ghat road that climbs the Kolli Malai in exactly seventy hairpin bends, each marked with a painted number so you can count them off. Far quieter than the Nilgiris and thick with jackfruit groves and coffee.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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