Ariyalur Travel Guide
Ariyalur is fast developing as a tourist attraction for visitors passing through South India. This small district in Tamil Nadu is approximately 250 km away from Chennai on the Chennai–Trichy route. The district headquarters of Ariyalur is located right here. It has the Vellar River in the North and the Kolladam River in the South. Because this territory has a long history of earliest arts and architecture, it is now included as part of the many Tamil Nadu Culture Heritage Tours in South India. Rich temples representing the finest in ancient architecture constructed during the mighty Chola dynasty can be found here.
Ariyalur’s industrial climate has grown immensely in recent times because of its cement factories. The 7 cement factories owned by the big industrial houses like Birlas (Grasim Industries), India Cements, Dalmia Cements, Madras Cements have their cement units here because the area has huge reserves of lignite.
Places to see:
Ariyalur has some of the oldest monuments anywhere in the world. Among the many that can be noted are:- The Kaliyaperumal Temple
- The Gangaikonda Cholapuram Siva Temple
- Valikandapuram Temple
- The Thirumazhapadi Temple, Thirumanur Temple, Keelapaluvar, and Melapaluvur Monuments
- Church Built By The Famous Catholic Missionary Constantino Joseph Besky, Popularly Known As Veerama Munivar
- Labbaikudikadu Mosque
- Vettakkudi - Karaivetti Birds Sanctuary
- Elakurichi
- The 10-Day Car Festival
- Subramanya Temples Hosting Panguni Uthiram Festival
Shopping:
Though it is not still a shopper’s stop, one can still find handicrafts or carved wooden items as well as gift items. Export quality ladies apparels at cheap prices can also be had.Where to stay:
Accommodation can be found at the many small hotels in Ariyalur. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation has state-run hotels in Gangaikonda cholapuram in Ariyalur. The other places to stay are:How to reach Ariyalur:
Ariyalur can be reached by road, rail or air.By Road: The place is easily reachable because it is connected by road to many main cities in Tamil Nadu. Anyone coming from Trichy, Vridachalam or Cuddalore can go over to Ariyalur without much difficulty.
By Rail: Ariyalur is an important railway station on the Trichy – Virudachalam – Chennai route. It is also well connected by rail with all the major cities in Tamil Nadu. A large number of people alight and board trains here. Many long distance trains pass through Ariyalur to reach their main destinations.
By Air: The nearest airport is at Trichy about 60 km away.
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