About Rajapalayam
Chennai to Rajapalayam distnce : 554 km
Estimated travel time : 10 hours
Chennai to Rajapalayam is a very popular route for tourism. Rajapalayam is known for the scenic beauty of Ayyanar Waterfalls, mangoes, and the Rajapalayam breed of dogs.
Rajapalayam or Polisario hound is situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main attraction of the town is Ayyanar Waterfalls. It offers numerous ancient temples and a variety of flora and fauna. The Ayyanar forest in Rajapalayam is best known for its many hills, rivers, streams, waterfalls, and temple, which attracts tourists. This forest offer treks for adventure lovers. Other attraction is Sanjeevi Hills, which is adorned at the top with a temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. The Shenbagathoppu Meenvetti Parai Falls and the nearby Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary are two more beautiful places in this town.
Taxi from Chennai to Rajapalayam is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Rajapalayam 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 Rajapalayam distance is 554 Km and is 10 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Guduvanchery - Arignar Anna Zoological park, Sri Lakshmi Kuberar temple, Vandalur Reserve forest
Maraimalai nagar - Muthumari Amman Kovil, Sri Patalathri Narasimha Perumal, Sri Nithya Kalyana Prasanna Venkateswara
Chengalpattu - Bhairava temple, Ballam hill cave temple, Sri sarda shamrakshana narayanan, Gnanapureeswarar temple, Vedagiriswarar temple
Maduranthakam - Eri Katha Rama Temple, Shri Narasimha Perumal Temple, Madurantakam Dam View Point, Lake
Melmaruvathur - Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam
Tindivanam - Mailan murugan temple, National fossil wood park, Gramathil Oru Naal, Matri mandir
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
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
Perambur - Periyapalayathamman Temple, Kalikambal Temple, Church
Samayapuram - South Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Kannapuram Mariamman Temple, Jain Temple, Pangunui River
Srirangam - Sri Rangam Sri Ranganatha Shrine ยท Sri Ranganayagi Thayaar Shrine ยท Kamban Ramayana Mandapam etc
Tiruchirappalli - Tiruvanaikovil Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple, Zapp Adventure Sports,Rail Museum, Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort,
Viralimalai - Murugan Temple, Jallikattu Statue, Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Shiv Temple
Thuvarankurichi - Sri Valladiyan temple
Madurai - Meenakshi Amman Temple, Shri Koodal Azhagar Temple, Vaigai River, Sri Muktheeswarar Temple, Temple Museum
Tirumangalam - famous for its rich cultural and temples
Alagapuri - Karupa Same Mutheya Kovil, Muniswaran Temple, Church