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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Srivilliputhur
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
About Srivilliputhur
Srivilliputhur sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vaittilingapuram, 52km from Periyar National Park.
Srivilliputhur is in Tamil Nadu, India, with about 75,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Vaittilingapuram, about 5 km away.
Srivilliputhur is a Town in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The most important landmark of Srivilliputhur is 11-tiered tower structure dedicated to the Vatapatrasayee (Vishnu), the presiding deity of the Srivilliputhur Divya Desam. The tower of this temple rises 192 feet high and is theRead more
official symbol of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is said to have been built by Periyalvar, in the year 788 CE and believed to be the adopted father of the temple deity, with a purse of gold that he won in debates held in the palace of Pandya King Vallabhadeva. Srivilliputhur is well known for its ancient heritage and devotional contributions.
It is on the Virudhunagar - Sengottai line of the Southern Railway, about 74 km south of Madurai and connected by road and rail with Madurai, Rajapalayam, Sankarankovil & Sengottai, Sivakasi and Sattur.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Srivilliputhur?
Within an hour or so of Srivilliputhur: Periyar National Park (52 km).
Are there any good drives near Srivilliputhur?
The nearest famous roads are Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends.
Where is Srivilliputhur?
Srivilliputhur is in Tamil Nadu, India, about 5 km from Vaittilingapuram.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 75,396
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 9.5127, 77.6337
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