About Kovilpatti
Chennai to Kovilpatti distnce : 568 km
Estimated travel time : 10 hours
Chennai to Kovilpatti is one o the popular tourists route of the South India. Kovilpatti is a major town in Thoothukudi district in the south of Tamil Nadu. That is known for it's canvas of temples, festivals and the famous kadalai mittai.
Kovilpatti known for it's ancient monuments characterize age in the north, the age of a city in the south of the country is depicted by its traditional temples. Kovilpatti is no exception. The Kathiresan Temple built on its namesake hills lures visitors with its spiritual aura, architectural detailing and the views its offers from the hilltop. The town is known as a hub for producing matchsticks and also for its famous peanut candy, known as the kovilpatti kadalai mittai. This candy has now gained more prominence - it was recently awarded a GI tag. The town is the famous for it's rock cut temples, Forts ruins and the stories of the legends.
Taxi from Chennai to Kovilpatti is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Kovilpatti by car is well connected through Chennai - Theni highway / Chennai - Villupuram - Trichy - Kanyakumari road and NH38 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chennai to Kovilpatti distance is 568 Km and is 10 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Koyambedu - Kurungaleeswarar Temple, Arulmigu Sri Thiruvidi Amman Alayam, Renuka Mata Temple
Vanagram - Shri Maha Varahi Temple, Shri Murugan Temple, Cooum River
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
Paranur - Shri Murugan Temple, Arulmiga Pidari Ponniammam Koil, Kolavai Lake, Mosque
Maduranthakam - Eri Katha Rama Temple, Shri Narasimha Perumal Temple, Madurantakam Dam View Point, Lake
Tindivanam - Masjidh-E-Quba, Sri Karuppaiya Swamy Temple, The Pentecostal Mission Church, Lakes
Chendur - Sri Thambuleeswari Temple, Sri Mallikarjunar Sri Brahmarambigai Temple, Sri Rajamuthu Mariyamman Temple
Salai - Murugan Temple, Shri Vinayagar Temple, Lake, Shri Ayyanar Temple, Sri Muthu Mariyamman Temple
Viluppuram - Shri Vaitheeswaran Alayam, Park, Lake, Sri Ragavendra Temple, Murugan Temple
Ulundurpet - Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, Murugan Temple, Church
Veppur - Sri Manchiyappa Temple, Sri Maruthaiya Temple, Jumma Masjid, Shri Ayyanar Temple
Thirumandurai - Sri Pattathu Periyasamy Temple, Shri Vembu Ayyanar Temple, Vellar River, Shri Mathavana Selliyamman Temple
Siruvachur - Sri Madhurakaliamman Temple, Shri Maariyamman Temple, Mosque
Tiruchirappalli - Tiruvanaikovil Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple, Zapp Adventure Sports,Rail Museum, Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort,
Viralimalai - Murugan Temple, Jallikattu Statue, Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Shiv Temple
Madurai - Meenakshi Amman Temple, Shri Koodal Azhagar Temple, Vaigai River, Sri Muktheeswarar Temple, Temple Museum
Aruppukkottai - Arulmigu Amuthalingeshwarar Thirukkovil, Shri Sivan Kovil, Sai Baba Temple, Shri Senkottai Muneeswarar Temple
Sattur - Shri Mariamman Temple, Sri Pathra Kaliyamman Thiru Kovil, Vaippar River, Krishna Temple
Sinthalakarai - Vekkaliyamman Temple, Veerabaiyammal Kovil, Church