Things to do in Pettavaithalai, Tamil Nadu

Pettavaithalai is a panchayat town in Srirangam taluk Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

31 places to visit in and around Pettavaithalai, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple
Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Gunaseelam village, 20 km from Trichy, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of river Kaveri.
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Thirupparaithurai
Thirupparaitturai is a village in the Srirangam taluk of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated on the south bank of the River Cauvery.
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Vayalur Murugan Temple
The Vayalur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple to Muruga, son of Shiva and Parvati, in the village of Kumaravayalur in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Paraithurainathar temple
The Paraithurainathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Thirupparaithurai, Karur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity Paraithurainathar, a form of Shiva, is revered in the Tevaram, written by the Tamil saint-poets known as the Nayanmars.
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Upper Anaicut
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Tropical butterfly conservatory, Trichy
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Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram
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Tiruchirappalli Rock Fort · in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli Rock Fort, locally known as Malaikottai, is a historic fortification and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the city of Tiruchirappalli, on the banks of river Kaveri, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam · in Srirangam
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Divya Desam · in Srirangam
Divya Desam or Vaishnava Divya Desams are the 108 Vishnu and Lakshmi temples that are mentioned in the works of the Alvars, the poet-saints of the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
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Chokkanatha Nayak Palace · in Tiruchirappalli
The Chokkanatha Nayak Palace, now officially known as Rani Mangammal Mahal is a mid seventeenth century palace built by the Madurai Nayak rulers. It located in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.
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Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval · in Tiruchirappalli
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Tiruchirappalli Fort · in Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli Fort is a dilapidated fort in India which once protected the Old City of Trichy encompassing Big Bazaar Street, Singarathope, Bishop Heber School, Teppakulam and Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort.
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Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple · in Srirangam
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Ucchi Pillayar Temple, Rockfort · in Tiruchirappalli
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Thiruvanaikaval · in Tiruchirappalli
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Vekkali Amman Temple · in Tiruchirappalli
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Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort · in Tiruchirappalli
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Tiruvasi Mattruraivaradeswarar Temple · in Srirangam
Tiruvasi Mattruraivaradeswarar Temple is a Tamil temple located at Tiruvasi in Trichy district of Tamil Nadu, India. The historical name of the place is Tirupalasiramam.
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Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli · in Tiruchirappalli
The Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli is a heritage centre at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.It is situated at Rani Mangammal Mahal in Bharathidasan town, near the super bazaar. The nearest landmark is Rockfort temple.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tiruchirappalli · in Tiruchirappalli
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Kattu Narasimhaperumal Temple, Srirangam · in Srirangam
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Uyyakondan Thirumalai Temple · in Tiruchirappalli
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Vishamangalesvarar Temple, Thudaiyur · in Srirangam
Saptharishishwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Thudaiyur in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Saccidananda Ashram · in Musiri
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Anna Science Centre, Tiruchirappalli · in Tiruchirappalli
Anna Science Centre is established for the cause of educating young generation and general public on the objectives of Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre. The centre hosts Science and Technology Halls with various exhibitions and also a planetarium.
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St. Mary's Cathedral, Tiruchirappalli · in Tiruchirappalli
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Jambukaranyesvarar Temple, Kundalur · in Srirangam
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Christ Church, Tiruchirappalli · in Tiruchirappalli
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World War I Memorial · in Tiruchirappalli
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Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirappalli · in Tiruchirappalli

Best time to visit Pettavaithalai

Best weather: Oct–Feb.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	24°C	9 mm
Feb	Pleasant	26°C	8 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	16 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	33 mm
May	Hot	31°C	74 mm
Jun	Hot	30°C	39 mm
Jul	Hot	29°C	59 mm
Aug	Hot	29°C	84 mm
Sep	Hot	28°C	105 mm
Oct	Pleasant	27°C	164 mm
Nov	Pleasant	25°C	171 mm
Dec	Pleasant	24°C	68 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Pettavaithalai

Nearest railway station: Elamanur (EL), 2 km away.
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ), 21 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Pettavaithalai 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 Pettavaithalai is not included.

Compare Pettavaithalai with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Pettavaithalai	–	Oct–Feb	31	₹7,000–₹13,800
Srirangam	11 km	–	33	₹7,000–₹13,800
Musiri	15 km	Oct–Feb	12	₹7,000–₹13,800
Tiruchirappalli	15 km	Oct–Feb	38	₹7,000–₹13,800
Manapparai	37 km	–	7	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Pettavaithalai; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

Questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit in Pettavaithalai?

The best known are Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple, Thirupparaithurai, Vayalur Murugan Temple, Paraithurainathar temple, Upper Anaicut.

When is the best time to visit Pettavaithalai?

Best weather: Oct–Feb.

How do I reach Pettavaithalai?

Nearest railway station: Elamanur (EL), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ), 21 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Pettavaithalai 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 Pettavaithalai is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.