About Karaikudi
- Karaikudi is the biggest city in the Sivaganga district is famous for the 75 villages that form the entire homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiyars. Karaikudi which is the ancestral houses of the Chettiyars is the main attraction of this place. The most famous is the Aayiram jannal veedu which is a mansion with 1000 windows. Pillayarpatti Kovil, a Hindu temple since last 1600 years along with some other temples attracts many. Do relish the Chettinad cuisine of this place and simply enjoy the flavors from the Chettiyar’s kitchen.
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Places to Visit near Karaikudi
Devakottai, Tamil Nadu
17.8 km from Karaikudi - See map
Devakottai is famous for its temples like the Pidaariamman Kovil, Silambani Pillayar Kovil, Kottaiamman Kovil, Krishnan Kovil, Karutha Oorani...
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Kattubava Mosque, Tamil Nadu
24.8 km from Karaikudi - See map
Kattubava Mosque located in the Pudukkottai district is an Islamic pilgrimage centre and a tourist destination. This 500 years old historical...
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Marathur, Tamil Nadu
45.8 km from Karaikudi - See map
Marathur is 17km north of Chidambaram. It is primarily an agricultural distrct; driving here from Chidambaram you can see the light of the sun...
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*72.4 km from Karaikudi - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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Azhagar Koil Temple, Tamil Nadu
72.4 km from Karaikudi - See map
This Vishnu temple is on Solaimalai Hill. Out of Madurai by 21 kilometers, here on the hill the air is fresher and cleaner, the trees sway easily...
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Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tamil Nadu
85.5 km from Karaikudi - See map
Open from 10:00am - 13:00pm and 14:00pm - 18:00pm and found on the north side of the river, this museum celebrates the life of Gandhi and...
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Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu
87.4 km from Karaikudi - See map
Dedicated to goddess Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) and her husband Lord Shiva, many visit Mudarai just to see Meenakshi Amman Temple. There are four...
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Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Tamil Nadu
87.7 km from Karaikudi - See map
This is the remains of the palace of king Thirumalai Nayak who built it in 1636 with the help of an Italian architect. He was a ruler who helped...
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Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
88.1 km from Karaikudi - See map
Ramanathapuram famous as Ramnad is thronged by the tourists to see the Ramalingavilasam Palace which is still occupied by the former Sethupaty...
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Vayalur Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
91.4 km from Karaikudi - See map
Dating back to 1200 years ago, Vayalur Murugan Temple was built by Chola King. The temple was located in the site where Arunagirinathar, a...
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Railway Heritage Centre, Tamil Nadu
93.8 km from Karaikudi - See map
Railway Heritage center is situated next to community hall of the Tiruchirapalli Junction. Being a part of erstwhile Southern Railway, this center...
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Government Museum-Trichy, Tamil Nadu
94.4 km from Karaikudi - See map
Government Museum of the Trichy was established in 1983 in the cantonment area. Later in 1997, the museum was shifted to Rani Mangammal Darbar...
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