Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Gangaikondacholisvarar Temple

Tamil Nadu · 1035 CE, Chola dynasty (Rajendra I) · dedicated to Shiva · UNESCO World Heritage

Getting there

Airport

  • Puducherry Airport, Neyveli 40.1 km
  • Neyveli Airport, Neyveli 44.8 km

Railway station

  • Kuthalam Railway Station, Kuthalam 19.9 km
  • Mayiladuthurai Jn., Thiruvidaimarudur 23.3 km

Bus stand

  • Jayankondam bus stand, Udayarpalayam 9.8 km
  • Koovathur North Bus Stop, Udayarpalayam 12.3 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri · Chithirai Festival

Where to stay

  • Akash Residency 2.0 km
  • Hotel Shri Garden 8.2 km
  • Balaji Hotel 9.1 km
  • SPOT ON 61145 Jks Deluxe Lodge 9.1 km
  • MRK Institute of Technology Men's Hostel 12.8 km
  • Ragumaniya Hotel 13.6 km

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On the day

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