About Mayiladuthurai
Chennai to Mayiladuthurai distnce : 259 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Chennai to Mayiladuthurai is one of the popular route for the tourists and devotees. Mayiladuthurai is a town in the Tamil Naidu state of the India that is the one of the pilgrimage site of the South India.
Rooted in history, Mayiladuthurai is a popular pilgrimage site. Located on the banks of River Cauvery, the town is home of the many scared ancient temples, the most prominent of which is the Mayuranathaswami Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped as Mayuranathar, the temple has an interesting legend associated with it. The town is also near the eastern coast from where the view of the Bay of Bangle catches the eyes of the tourist also the breeze near the coast is pleasant. The is also the place of rich heritage and culture of the Chola and Vijayanagar Empire in the form of ancient buildings and temples. The town is also the center point of the many other most prominent tourist attractions attraction of the State like Tharangambadi, Pichavaram mangrove forest, Tirumullaivasal, Palaiyar and Karaikkal.
Taxi from Chennai to Mayiladuthurai is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Mayiladuthurai by car is well connected through East Coast road and NH32 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chennai to Mayiladuthurai distance is 259 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Palavakkam - Kottivakkam Beach, Palavakkam Beach, Sunrise Point, Seashore St. Anthony's Shrine
Uthandi - Uthandi Beach, Juhu Beach, Matsya Narayan Temple, Huande Temple
Muthukadu - DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum, MGM Dizzee World, ECR Rock Beach, Boat House
Thiruvidanthai - Beaches, Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, Shiv Mandir
Nemmeli - Shri Munisuvratswami Jain Navgraha Temple, Beaches, Beach Adventures, Amusement Park
Mahabalipuram - Krishna's Butter Ball, Sea Shore Temple, Thirumoorthi Cave, India Seashell Museum, Olakkannesvara Temple
Puducherry - The Sacred Heart Basilica, Kanning Parameshwari Temple, Shri Anjaneyar Temple, Btoanical garden, Beaches, Arikamedu
Cuddalore - St. David Fort (RUINS), Stone Beach, Museum, Robert Clive Fort, Castle Island, Silver Beach
Chidambaram - Thillai Nataraja Temple, Ilamaiyakkinar Shivan Temple, Shiv Temple
Sirkali - Thirukolakka Sapthapureeswarar Temple, Divya Desam Sri Thrivikrama Perumal Temple