A day trip to Sholinghur: Explore the Pious Haven

  1. 9:00AM: Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple
    1 minute (100 meters) from Sholinghur Bus Stop

    An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that a holy dip in the tank within the temple premises relieves one of sins.

  2. 10:30AM: Gajagiri hills
    40 minutes (9.2 km) from the Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple

    A picturesque spot for nature lovers, encircled by bumpy rocks, watch the beautiful valley, capture it in your camera & offer prayers at Sri Perumal Temple, the trek up the hill is a bit tedious but worth it.

  3. 12:30PM: Madhavaraya Perumal Temple
    24 minutes (12.5 km) from Gajagiri hills

    Visit this beautiful temple with intricate stone carvings, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. One of the oldest temples in the town believed to have been built around the 10th century AD, it's a perfect historical and religious spot to visit.

  4. 2:00PM: Karikivanavichi dam
    30 minutes (12 km) from Madhavaraya Perumal Temple

    A delightful picnic spot surrounded by nature's verdure offering a peaceful view with the vast expanse of water, presenting a heavenly panorama of the valleys.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple: 1 hour, Free
  • Gajagiri hills: 2 hours, Free
  • Madhavaraya Perumal Temple: 1.5 hours, Free
  • Karikivanavichi dam: 1 hour, Free
  • Total Estimated Cost: Free!

Useful Tips

If you have more time, Visit Ratnagiri Murugan temple, Aveda Natheswarar temple, and Jalakandeswarar temple are other must-visits for Spiritual voyagers. nature enthusiasts can opt to visit Yelagiri hills. If you have less time, you may skip Karikivanavichi dam and rush to Aveda Natheswarar temple and Jalakandeswarar temple rather than Madhavaraya Perumal temple.

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