"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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Chirala to Villupuram Cab
About Villupuram
Chirala to Villupuram distnce : 518 km
Estimated travel time : 8.9 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 Chirala to Villupuram is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chirala to Villupuram by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chirala to Villupuram distance is 518 Km and is 8.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kolleru Lake - Located about 45 km from Chirala, Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India. It is known for its rich biodiversity and serves as an important habitat for migratory birds.
2. Machilipatnam - Approximately 80 km from Chirala, Machilipatnam is a historic coastal town known for its beautiful beaches, ancient temples, and traditional handloom industry.
3. Vijayawada - Situated around 150 km from Chirala, Vijayawada is a bustling city known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful temples, and the famous Kanaka Durga Temple located atop Indrakeeladri Hill.
4. Kondapalli Fort - Located about 170 km from Chirala, Kondapalli Fort is a historic hilltop fortress known for its impressive architecture and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
5. Guntur - Situated approximately 200 km from Chirala, Guntur is an important commercial and cultural hub in the region. It is known for its ancient temples, historically significant sites, and delicious cuisine.
6. Tirupati - Situated around 370 km from Chirala, Tirupati is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus. It is home to the famous Venkateswara Temple, which attracts millions of devotees every year.
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