national park
Periyar National Park
A tiger and elephant reserve set around a scenic artificial lake in the Western Ghats, offering boat safaris through the wildlife sanctuary.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Rajapalayam sits on the route: 10 minutes from Samsikāpuram, 43km from Periyar National Park.
Rajapalayam is a city located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 130,442, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Rajapalayam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rajapalayam to your route.
Rajapalayam (Tamil: [ɾaːdʑabaːɭaɪjam]) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the largest municipality in the Virudhunagar district. Rajapalayam is located on the Madurai to Kollam National Highway at a distance of 562 km south of the state capital Chennai at the foothills of Western Ghats. The economy isRead more
primarily industrial with several mills for spinning and weaving. The city is known for its mangoes and the Rajapalayam breed of dogs.
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Rajapalayam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 9.4530 latitude, 77.5533 longitude.
Rajapalayam has a population of approximately 130,442 people, making it a city in India.
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national park
A tiger and elephant reserve set around a scenic artificial lake in the Western Ghats, offering boat safaris through the wildlife sanctuary.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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