Things to do in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu
Mannargudi is a town in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Mannargudi taluk.
15 places to visit in and around Mannargudi, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
Sri Vidhya Rajagopalaswamy temple is a Vaishnava shrine located in the town of Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Rajagopalaswamy, a form of Krishna and his consort Lakshmi, who is worshipped as Sri Sengamala Thayar.
Wikipedia - 2Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary
Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary is a 128.10-hectare area located in Vaduvoor lake, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 3Venni Karumbeswarar Temple
Venni Karumbeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Koilvenni in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Karumbeswarar.
Wikipedia - 4Chathuranga Vallabhanathar Temple
Chathuranga Vallabhanathar Temple is a Hindu temple located between Needamangalam and Mannargudi in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
Wikipedia - 5Pamani Naganathar Temple
Pamani Naganathar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Pamani in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Naganathar.
Wikipedia - 6Tirukkollikkadu Agneeswarar Temple Wikipedia
- 7Mallinathaswamy Jain Temple, Mannargudi
Mallinathaswamy Jain Temple is a Jain temple dedicated to the deity Jain, located in Mannargudi, an ancient town in the erstwhile Chola Empire in Tiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Mallinathaswamy or Māllīnātha is the 19th Tirthankara of the Jain faith.
Wikipedia - 8Tirukkollampudur Vilvaranyeswarar Temple
Tirukkollampudur Vilvaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Tirukollampudur in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Vilvaranyeswarar.
Wikipedia - 9Vandurai Nathar Temple
Vandurai Nathar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Cherivadi Vaikal in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
Wikipedia - 10Kottur Kozhundeeswarar Temple
Kottur Kozhundeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Kottur in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Kozhundeeswarar.
Wikipedia - 11Tiruvidaivasal Punniyakodiyappar Temple
Tiruvidaivasal Punniyakodiyappar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Tiruvidaivasal in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Punniyakokdiyappar.
Wikipedia - 12Padaleswarar Temple Wikipedia
- 13Pereyil Jagadeeswarar Temple
Pereyil Jagadeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Tirukollampudur in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Vilvaranyeswarar.
Wikipedia - 14Arunachalesvarar Temple, Ammapettai
Arunachalesvarar Temple is a Siva temple located at Ammapettai in Papanasam taluk, Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India, at a distance of 21 km east from Thanjavur.
Wikipedia - 15Aridwaramangalam Padaleswarar Temple Wikipedia
Best time to visit Mannargudi
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 25°C | 19 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 39 mm |
| May | Hot | 31°C | 78 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 30°C | 39 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 30°C | 53 mm |
| Aug | Hot | 30°C | 84 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 29°C | 105 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 28°C | 195 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 26°C | 252 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 25°C | 124 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Mannargudi
- Nearest railway station: Mannargudi (MQ), 3 km away.
- Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ), 79 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Mannargudi costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mannargudi is not included.
Compare Mannargudi with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mannargudi | – | Dec–Feb | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thiruvarur | 26 km | Dec–Feb | 38 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thirukkarugavur | 28 km | Dec–Feb | 39 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thiruthuraipoondi | 29 km | Dec–Feb | 19 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Muthupet | 31 km | Dec–Feb | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Mannargudi; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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What are the best places to visit in Mannargudi?
The best known are Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi, Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary, Venni Karumbeswarar Temple, Chathuranga Vallabhanathar Temple, Pamani Naganathar Temple.
When is the best time to visit Mannargudi?
Best weather: Dec–Feb.
How do I reach Mannargudi?
Nearest railway station: Mannargudi (MQ), 3 km away. Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ), 79 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Mannargudi cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mannargudi is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.