Things to do in Thiruvakkarai, Puducherry

Thiruvakkarai is a village in the Vanur taluk of Viluppuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated on the periphery of Auroville global township, it is the home of National Fossil Wood Park and Chandramouleeswar temple.

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Chandramouleeswar Temple, Thiruvakkarai
Chandramowleeswarar Temple, Thiruvakkarai in Thiruvakkarai, a village in Villupuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
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Oussudu Bird Sanctuary
Oussudu or Ousteri Bird Sanctuary is the first and the only wildlife sanctuary in the Indian union territory of Puducherry. It was created in 2008.
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National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai
The National Fossil Wood Park is a protected paleontological site in Thiruvakkarai in the Villupuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Kameeswarar temple
Thirukameeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Villianur, a town in the South Indian union territory of Puducherry. Shiva is worshiped as Kameeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
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Ousteri Lake
Ousteri Lake is a lake shared between the union territory of Puducherry, and the state of Tamil Nadu. The spatial extend of the lake is almost equal in between the two states, and it is one of the largest tanks in the Puducherry region.
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Abirameswarar Temple Wikipedia
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Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Villianur Wikipedia
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Arasaleeswarar temple
Arasaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Olindiyampattu, a village in Villupuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Arasaleeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
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Netroddharakaswami Temple
Netroddharakaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located at Panaiyapuram in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva and the main idol is a Shiva Linga.
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Vadukeeswarar temple · in Thirubuvanai
Vadukeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thiruvandarkoil , a village in Pondicherry - Villupuram highway in Pondicherry in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Varadharajaperumal temple, Thirubuvanai · in Thirubuvanai
Varadaraja Perumal temple in the South Indian union territory of Puducherry, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located in Thirubuvanai, a village, located 23 km, in the outskirts of Puducherry.
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Panchavatee Hanuman Temple · in Auroville
Panchavatee Jayamangala Panchamukha Sri Anjaneyaswamy is a temple located 9 km from Pondicherry, India.
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Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium · in Pondicherry
Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium is a public science planetarium. It is located in Lawspet, India.
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Irumbai Mahaleswarar Temple · in Auroville
Irumbai Mahaleswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Irumbai in Vanur taluk in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
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St. Andrew's Church, Puducherry · in Pondicherry Wikipedia

Thiruvakkarai by interest

Good with kids: Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai, Ousteri Lake, Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium
Temples and places of worship: Chandramouleeswar Temple, Thiruvakkarai, Kameeswarar temple, Abirameswarar Temple, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Villianur, Arasaleeswarar temple
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai, Ousteri Lake
Lesser-known places: Netroddharakaswami Temple, Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium, Irumbai Mahaleswarar Temple

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Thiruvakkarai

Best weather: Dec–Feb.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	24°C	16 mm
Feb	Pleasant	26°C	8 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	19 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	30 mm
May	Hot	32°C	71 mm
Jun	Hot	31°C	57 mm
Jul	Hot	30°C	81 mm
Aug	Hot	29°C	115 mm
Sep	Hot	28°C	129 mm
Oct	Rainy	27°C	217 mm
Nov	Rainy	25°C	243 mm
Dec	Pleasant	24°C	105 mm

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

How to reach Thiruvakkarai

Nearest railway station: Vikravandi (VVN), 11 km away.
Nearest airport: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 20 km away.

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

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

Compare Thiruvakkarai with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Thiruvakkarai	–	Dec–Feb	15	₹7,000–₹13,800
Thirubuvanai	10 km	Dec–Feb	23	₹7,000–₹13,800
Auroville	18 km	Dec–Mar	34	₹7,000–₹13,800
Viluppuram	19 km	Dec–Feb	9	₹7,000–₹13,800
Kottakuppam	22 km	–	14	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Thiruvakkarai; 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 Thiruvakkarai?

The best known are Chandramouleeswar Temple, Thiruvakkarai, Oussudu Bird Sanctuary, National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai, Kameeswarar temple, Ousteri Lake.

When is the best time to visit Thiruvakkarai?

Best weather: Dec–Feb.

How do I reach Thiruvakkarai?

Nearest railway station: Vikravandi (VVN), 11 km away. Nearest airport: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 20 km away.

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

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