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Within city / very close (0–20 km)
Rock Fort (Uchchi Pillaiyar / Thayumanaswami Temple) — Landmark rock hill with temples and city views (steep climb ~400 steps).
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam) —One of South India’s largest temple complexes (island temple).
Jambukeswarar Temple (Thiruvanaikaval) —Famous Shiva temple (Water sthala).
Anna Science Centre & Planetarium —Good for families / students.
Teppakulam (Big Temple Tank / Float Tank) —Scenic tank near temple precincts.
St. Mary’s Cathedral / Our Lady of Lourdes Church —Noted churches with colonial architecture.
Vekkali Amman Temple —Important local temple.
Butterfly Park (near Srirangam) —Small conservation/park area for butterflies.
Near-city / short drives (15–60 km)
Kallanai (Grand Anicut / Ancient Dam) —2,000-year-old Chola anicut across Kaveri (historic engineering).
Mukkombu / Upper Anicut (barrage) —Picnic spot on Cauvery; good for sunsets & walks.
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple —Major Mariamman shrine (busy on festival days).
Pugalur / Kundrakkudi Murugan (heritage temple region) —Popular Murugan shrines in the wider region.
Karaikudi / Chettinad mansions (start of Chettinad zone) —— Heritage mansions and cuisine (if you want culture + food).
Pachamalai foothills / short hill treks —Quiet hillscapes and rural walks.
Farther day trips (50–90 km)
Thanjavur — Brihadeeswara (Big) Temple —UNESCO-listed Chola temple (great day trip).
Darasuram — Airavatesvara Temple (Kumbakonam area) Intricate Chola architecture (UNESCO zone with nearby temples).
Gangai Konda Cholapuram —Historic Chola-era temple site.
Kumbakonam (temple town, markets) —Temple trail + local sweets and brassware.
Puliancholai Waterfalls / forest area —Seasonal waterfalls and forest picnic spots.
Pudukkottai / Kudumiyanmalai & local rock-inscriptions Lesser-known archaeology and rock-cut temples.