Things to do in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
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, the presiding deity of the Srivilliputhur Divya Desam.
8 places to visit in and around Srivilliputhur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
The Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur, a town in Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vatapatrasayi and his consort Lakshmi as Andal.
- 2Thirumalai Kovil
Thirumalai Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Murugan, situated at Panpoli, Sengottai in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is about 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
- 3Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary
The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary, was established in 1988 to protect the Near threatened grizzled giant squirrel.
- 4Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple
Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple is a Shiva temple in Madavar Vilagam, one kilometer south of Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
- 5Edaganathar temple
Edaganathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, in Thiruvedagam, a village in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is located on the banks of Vaigai River.
- 6Kaattalagar Kovil
- 7Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Sivakasi
Kasi Viswanathar Temple in Sivakasi, a town in Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
- 8Badrakali Amman temple, Sivakasi
Badrakali Amman Temple in Sivakasi, a town in Virudhunagar district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Badrakali.
Best time to visit Srivilliputhur
Best weather: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 25°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 27°C | 17 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 29°C | 40 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 81 mm |
| May | Hot | 29°C | 149 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 27°C | 141 mm |
| Jul | Pleasant | 27°C | 130 mm |
| Aug | Pleasant | 27°C | 121 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 27°C | 147 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 26°C | 251 mm |
| Nov | Rainy | 25°C | 186 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 24°C | 50 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (146 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Srivilliputhur
- Nearest railway station: Srivilliputtur (SVPR), 3 km away.
- Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport (IXM), 62 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Srivilliputhur costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 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 Srivilliputhur is not included.
Compare Srivilliputhur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srivilliputhur | – | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Rajapalayam | 11 km | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sivakasi | 20 km | Dec–Feb | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Vadamalapuram | 24 km | – | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Highwavys | 33 km | – | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Srivilliputhur; 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 Srivilliputhur?
The best known are Srivilliputhur Andal Temple, Thirumalai Kovil, Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple, Edaganathar temple.
When is the best time to visit Srivilliputhur?
Best weather: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb.
How do I reach Srivilliputhur?
Nearest railway station: Srivilliputtur (SVPR), 3 km away. Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport (IXM), 62 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Srivilliputhur cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 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 Srivilliputhur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.