Things to do in Uthiramerur, Tamil Nadu
Uthiramerur is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated 90 km south west of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu.
14 places to visit in and around Uthiramerur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in the Madurantakam taluk of the Chengalpattu district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Established in 1936, it is the oldest wildlife sanctuary in India.
Wikipedia - 2Karikili Bird Sanctuary
Karikili Bird Sanctuary is a 61.21-hectare protected area located in the Chengalpattu District of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary is about 75 kilometres from Chennai, south of Chengalpattu.
Wikipedia - 3Sundaravarada Perumal temple
The Sundaravarada Perumal Temple in Uthiramerur, a village in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple.
Wikipedia - 4Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Uthiramerur
The Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Uthiramerur, a city in the Kanchipuram district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.
Wikipedia - 5Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam
Arulmigu Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam is a Hindu temple in Melmaruvathur, approximately 92 km from Chennai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 6Thirumakaraleeswarar temple
Thirumakaraleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Magaral, a village in Kanchipuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Thirumakaraleeswarar, and is represented by the lingam.
Wikipedia - 7Aksheeswaraswamy Temple, Acharapakkam
Atcheesvara Swamy Temple, Acharapakkam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Acharapakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Wikipedia - 8Venugopalaswami Temple, Kaliappettai
Venugopalaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in the village of Kaliappettai in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Krishna.
Wikipedia - 9Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram · in Kanchipuram Wikipedia
- 10Eri-Katha Ramar Temple · in Maduranthakam
Eri-Katha Raamar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Rama located in the town of Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is glorified by Ramanujar, Thirumalisai Alvar and classified as one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition.
Wikipedia - 11Maduranthakam Lake · in Maduranthakam
Maduranthakam Lake or Maduranthakam Aeri, is a lake spread over 2400 acres in Maduranthakam, Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- 13Ashtabujakaram · in Kanchipuram Wikipedia
- 14Agastheesvarar Temple, Purisai · in Thennangur
Agastheesvarar Temple, Purisai is a Siva temple in Purisai in Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu.
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Uthiramerur by interest
- Good with kids: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Maduranthakam Lake
- Temples and places of worship: Sundaravarada Perumal temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Uthiramerur, Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam, Thirumakaraleeswarar temple, Aksheeswaraswamy Temple, Acharapakkam
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Maduranthakam Lake
- Lesser-known places: Venugopalaswami Temple, Kaliappettai, Sri Yoga Rama temple, Agastheesvarar Temple, Purisai
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
How to reach Uthiramerur
- Nearest railway station: Madurantakam (MMK), 17 km away.
- Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), 61 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Uthiramerur 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 Uthiramerur is not included.
Compare Uthiramerur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uthiramerur | – | – | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Maduranthakam | 16 km | – | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Thennangur | 18 km | Sep, Dec–Feb | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Vandavasi | 19 km | – | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Chengalpattu | 25 km | Dec–Feb | 32 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Uthiramerur; 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 Uthiramerur?
The best known are Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Sundaravarada Perumal temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Uthiramerur, Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam.
How do I reach Uthiramerur?
Nearest railway station: Madurantakam (MMK), 17 km away. Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (MAA), 61 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Uthiramerur 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 Uthiramerur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.