Tiruchendur: A Day Trip to the Temple Town

1. 6:00AM: Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
   Located in the heart of Tiruchendur, start your day with a visit to the most famous temple in the town with its stunning Dravidian architecture and the presiding deity Lord Murugan on a peacock.
   Est. Time: 2hrs
   Est. Distance from the hotel: 0 km
2. 8:30AM: Panchalamkurichi Fort
   Lord Kattabomman, the chief of Panchalamkurichi built this fort to protect the Southern borders from the British. This fort is a great reminder of the valour of Tamil Nadu's freedom fighters.
   Est. Time: 1hr
   Est. Distance from the temple: 9.2 km
3. 10:30AM: Thiruchendur Beach
   A pristine beach that has lovely views of the Bay of Bengal and is a great spot for a relaxing swim or surfing.
   Est. Time: 1hrs
   Est. Distance from Panchalamkurichi Fort: 3.5 km
4. 12:00PM: Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam
   It is another popular Hindu temple that is known for the peaceful environment and serene surroundings with numerous other shrines in the complex.
   Est. Time: 1hrs
   Est. Distance from Thiruchendur Beach: 6.1 km
5. 1:30PM: Hotel By The Way
   A budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant that serves authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine. The restaurant is known for its hygiene, speedy service and hearty meals.
   Est. Time: 1hrs
   Est. Distance from Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam: 4.5 km
6. 3:00 PM: Srivilliputhur Andal Temple
   It is one of the 108 divyadesams in India, which is dedicated to Andal, one of the twelve Azhvar saints of Tamil Nadu. The temple's eleven-tier gopuram is a prime example of Tamil Nadu's architecture.
   Est. Time: 1hrs
   Est. Distance from Hotel By The Way: 34 km
7. 4:30PM: Village Tour
   A guided tour around the villages near Tiruchendur would be a great way to learn more about their livelihood and culture and understand their traditional values.
   Est. Time: 1hrs
   Est. Distance from Srivilliputhur Andal Temple: 28 km
8. 6:00 PM: Return Journey
   Est. Distance from the last location: No Distance Travelled

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tiruchendur Murugan Temple (2hrs, Free)
• Panchalamkurichi Fort (1hr, Free)
• Thiruchendur Beach (1hr, Free)
• Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam (1hr, Free)
• Hotel By The Way (1hr, INR 200 for two persons)
• Srivilliputhur Andal Temple (1hr, Free)
• Village Tour (1hr, INR 500 for two persons)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 700 for two persons

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Manapad Beach, which is about 18 km from the city and the Kalugumalai Temple, which is famous for its rock carvings. If you have less time, you can drop the village tour and the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple from the itinerary.