About Gobichettipalayam
Chennai to Gobichettipalayam distnce : 431 km
Estimated travel time : 8.3 hours
Chennai to Gobichettipalayam or Gobi is very popular route for both tourism and business. Gobichettipalayam is known for for its plantain cultivation and the production of coconuts. Gobichettipalayam is one of the leading producers of silk cocoon in the country.
Gobichettipalayam is situated in Erode district in state of Tamil Nadu on the bank of Bhavani River. It is a serene city located in the Kongo Nadu region and is surrounded by Western Ghats that greenery snatches the eyes of the visitors towards the virgin beauty of the town. This city is known for lush green paddy fields which attracts cine industry. The area is also known as 'Chinna Kodambakkam' or 'Mini Kollywood' because of the film shooting that takes place here. City also houses several educational institutes.
Taxi from Chennai to Gobichettipalayam is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Gobichettipalayam by car is well connected through Chennai - Theni Highway/Chennai - Villupuram - Trichy - Kanyakumari Road and NH79 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chennai to Gobichettipalayam distance is 431 Km and is 8.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Thandalam - Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Sundhareswarar Temple, Sri Somanatheshwara Temple, Water Park
Vandalur - Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Royal Bengal Tiger View Point, Elephant view Point, White Tiger View Point
Chengalpattu - Mahabalipuram, Mahishasuramardhini cave, Ramakrishna Mutt Temple, Shore Temple
Maduranthakam - Eri Katha Rama Temple, Shri Narasimha Perumal Temple, Madurantakam Dam View Point, Lake
Melmaruvathur - Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam
Tindivanam - Paradise Beach, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry Lighthouse, Botanical Gardens, Sacred Heart of Jesus
Viluppuram - Gingee fort, Fortification walls, Kalyana mahal, Venugopala swamy temple, Ranganatha temple, Sad-at-Ullah Khan mosque, Sri Ramanatha eswarar temple, 24 Theerthangarargal
Ulundurpet - Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, Murugan Temple, Church
Kallakurichi - Alathur Lake, Periyar Falls, Kalvarayan Hills, Alathur Shivan Temple
Attur - Indra Gandhi Statue, Buddha Statue, Lake, Kottai Kaayanirmaleswarar Temple
Vazhapadi - Attanur Amman temple, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Malai Kovil
Salem - Sri Kottai Mariamman Koil, Mookaneri, Museum, Arulmigu Sugavaneswarar Swamy Temple, Lake
Erode - Arulmigu Aarudra Kabaaleeswarar Temple, Erode Fort, Kaveri River, Kalingarayan Anicut, Mangalathurai Cauvery