A town in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, Aruppukottai is situated about 48 kms away from Madurai. The city is famous for Handloom and power loom industry. This town is also famous for beautiful silk sarees. Aruppukottai people love music and folk dance. There are many famous temples in this town which include Shri Arulmigu Sokkanathar Swami Temple, Sri Vandimalarchi Amman Kovil Thirunagaram Sri Pampalamman Temple.
Budget Hotels in Aruppukottai
There are good budget hotels in Aruppukottai. Some of them are Abm Grande Hotels (Tariff – Rs.1000), Theni International hotel (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Western Gatz Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1000) and Karna Hotel (Tariff – Rs.500).
Language
The official language of Aruppukottai is Tamil The other languages spoken include English.
Events in Aruppukottai
Chithra Pournami, Festival (April), Natarajar Abhishegam and Vaigasi Pormortchavam; (August) are the most important festivals celebrated in Aruppukottai
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Places to See in Aruppukottai
There are several places of tourist attraction in Aruppukottai. Some of the places include Shri Arulmigu Sokkanathar Swami Temple (4 kms from Aruppukottai) Sri Vandimalarchi Amman Kovil Thirunagaram (9kms kms from Aruppukottai) , Kammavar Sri Krishnan Bhajanalayam (10 kms from Aruppukottai) and Sri Pampalamman Temple. (8 kms from Aruppukottai).
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport from Aruppukottai is the Madurai Airport. It is located about 49 kms away from the town
Rail:
There is no railway station in Aruppukottai. The nearest railway station from Aruppukottai is the Madurai junction
Bus:
The distance between Aruppukottai and Madurai is about 48 kms. There are four bus stands in Madurai Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Supaa Travels, SRS Travels and KPN Travels. Online bus booking facility enables you to get your tickets from the confines of your home
