Situated in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur has a 1000-year-old temple. The town has a historical and cultural significance with legacy of its own. The place is also famous for Palkova sweet. Srivilliputhur Andal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu and one of the 108 Divya Desams is the most popular tourist spot of Srivilliputhur.
Budget Hotels in Srivilliputhur
There are good budget hotels in Srivilliputhur . Some of them are Ajay Residency Hotel (Tariff – Rs.550), Hotel Mayakannan (Tariff – Rs.500) and and Hotel Subam (Tariff – Rs.1000).
Language
The official language of Srivilliputhur is Tamil. The other languages spoken include English.
Events in Srivilliputhur
Garudasevai festival andAadi Pooram' festival are the two festival s most popular in Srivilliputhur.
Places to See in Srivilliputhur
There are several places of tourist attraction in Srivilliputhur. Some of the places include Andal Renga Mannar Temple (19kms kms from Srivilliputhur), Madavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar temple (8kms from Srivilliputhur), City Garden ( 150 kms from Trichy) and Sri Srinivasaperumal Temple ( 70 kms from Srivilliputhur).
How to Get There
Air:
The only nearest airport to Srivilliputhur is Madurai International Airport,. It is located abour 74 kms away from Srivilliputhur.
Rail:
Srivilliputhur railway station is positioned on the rail line from Madurai to Tankasi and Sengottai. All the express trains pass through this station.
Bus:
Srivilliputhur offers bus services within the town and surburb. There are also many private buses plting to different cities of the country.Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include KPN Travels India Ltd, SKP Travels and Ukm Travel Agency. If you are travelling long distance by a Volvo bus you will have a comfortable journey with ample leg space.
Known to be the district of Tamil Nadu, Virudhunagar was also called Virudhupatti in the beginning of 20th century. This town was the commercial centre during the years of British rule in India. It is also said that this district was earlier part of ramanathapuram district. It is located to the east of the Kowsika River. Virudhunagar is also the birth place of freedom fighter and Tamil Nadu Chief minister K. Kamaraj (1954 to 1963).
Budget Hotels in Virudhunagar
There are good budget hotels inVirudhunagar. Some of them are Burma Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1000), Hotel New Kamaliya (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Rayas Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1000) and Arul Abirami Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1500).
Language
The official language of Virudhunagar is Tamil The other languages spoken include English.
Events in Virudhunagar
Some of the famous festivals and events in Virudhunagar include Chithirai (April) and Brahmostsavam ( July).
Places to See in Virudhunagar
There are several places of tourist attraction in Virudhunagar . Some of the places include Goddess Mariamman ( 6 kms from bus stand) Memorial House of Kamarajar ( 3kms from bus stand), Ayyanar falls ( 12 kms from Virudhunagar) and Virudhunagar Government Museum (2kms from bus stand)
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport from Virudhunagar is the Madurai Airport. It is located about 45kms away from the town.
Rail:
Virudhunagar has a railway junction. It is located in the rail head from Madurai to Kanyakumari.
Bus:
Virudhunagar bus station provides bus service within town and interstate. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Sri Balaji Transport, SRS Travels and Sri Amarnath Travels.
