"The Gingee Fort, known as the "Troy of the East" by the British, whereas locals have given the fort some notable names such as Senji, Chenji, Jinji or Senchi Fort. It is named as the โmost impregnable fortress in Indiaโ. When you visit it you can realize it is a result of genius minds."
- Anonymous,
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Attingal to Villupuram Cab
About Villupuram
Attingal to Villupuram distnce : 548 km
Estimated travel time : 10.3 hours
Villupuram is a very popular city for tourism. Viluppuram, Villupuram or Vizhuppuram is famous for its natural beauty, historical monuments and several religious places.
Villupuram situated on National highway connecting Tiruchirappalli and Chennai. The most beautiful part of the district round about the Ginger Hills. Most popular attraction is Gingee fort. The massive fortification walls of fort interconnected three inaccessible hills - Krishnagiri, Chakkilidrug and Rajagiri. The tops of three hills form impregnable citadels. Other attraction is Thiruvennainallur which is birth place of Sadayappar, the patron of Kamba. This place also houses ancient Lord Shiva temple. Other attractions are kalyana Mahal, Venugopala swamy Temple, the famous Ranganatha temple, SadโatโUllah Khan Mosque, Thiruvaamathoor, Sri Ramanatha Eswarar Temple, Esalam, 24 Theerthangarargal, Melmalayanur, Angalaparameshwari, Singavaram, Venkataramana Temple, Marakanam Beach.
Taxi from Attingal to Villupuram is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Attingal to Villupuram by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Attingal to Villupuram distance is 548 Km and is 10.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Ponmudi - Located about 45 km from Attingal, Ponmudi is a beautiful hill station known for its scenic beauty and trekking opportunities.
2. Kanyakumari - If you are willing to take a slight detour, you can visit Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India. It is famous for its stunning sunrises, sunset views, and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
3. Nagercoil - Nagercoil is another city you can visit on the way. It is known for its religious shrines such as the Nagaraja Temple and St. Xavier's Church.
4. Thiruvananthapuram - The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, is a major tourist destination. You can explore the Napier Museum, Kovalam Beach, and the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
5. Madurai - If you are interested in ancient temples, Madurai is well worth a visit. The Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its elaborate carvings, is a famous landmark here.
6. Puducherry - Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a popular stopover point. You can explore its French Quarter, relax by the Promenade Beach, and visit the Aurobindo Ashram.
Tourist Attractions
Gingee Fort
Kalyana Mahal
Venugopala swamy Temple
The famous Ranganatha temple
SadโatโUllah Khan Mosque
Thiruvaamathoor
Sri Ramanatha Eswarar Temple, Esalam
24 Theerthangarargal
Melmalayanur Angalaparameshwari
Singavaram
Venkataramana Temple
Marakanam Beach
Thiruvennainallur
Auroville Beach