Nearby Attractions in Erode

Nearby Attractions in Erode

Erode is more a commercial spot than a picnic spot. However there are some nearby attractions in Erode that helps the people of Erode to spend their weekends. Some of them are religious places and some of them are parks and other recreational spots.

The Erode nearby attractions like Mettur Dam and Kodiveri Falls help to escape from the summer heat as Erode is one of the hottest places in Tamil Nadu. The climate remains hot throughout the year except in the winter months November, December and January. So the best time to visit these nearby attractions is from October to February, the time when the climate remains moderate.

Last Updated: 15/06/2012

• Thindal Murugan Temple

  Perundurai Road, Erode - 638009

  Distance from Erode :8 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 10 m

  Thindalmalai Murugan Temple is one of the popular Hindu places of worship in Erode. This is situated on the hillock near Erode called Thindalmalai. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and the diety here is called Sri Velayudhaswami.   The temple has a golden chariot temple car. The wester...

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• Natadreeswarar Temple

  Kangeyampalayam, Erode-Karur Highways

  Distance from Erode :33 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 43 m

  Natadreeswarar Temple also called Nattaatru Eeswaran Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the small hillock island inside the river Cauvery.   This temple was constructed about 3000 years ago by the Chola kings for the deity named Agastheeswarar. The Athee tree wi...

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• Sangameswarar Temple

  Bhavani, Erode District.

  Distance from Erode :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 17 m

  Sangameswarar Temple is also called Kooduthurai as it is said to be the confluence of three rivers, Cauvery, Bhavani and the invisible Agaya Gangai. This temple has a beautiful river side garden, boat ride, swimming area and a huge hall for social events.   The deity in this temple is called ...

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• Vellode Birds Sanctuary

  Erode, Tamil Nadu

  Distance from Erode :12 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 20 m

  Vellode Birds Sanctuary spreads over an area of 77.185 hectares and comprises Periyakulam Lake. It is located in Chennimalai Main Road and the region is worth visiting from September to January. The vegetation of the place includes Acacia Nilotica, Palmyra, Eucalyptus plants and many varieties of sh...

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• Sankagiri Fort

  Sankagiri, Salem District

  Distance from Erode :22 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 33 m

  Sankagiri Fort is a historical place located on the Sankagiri Hills. This was an ancient fort built in 15th century by the Vijayanagar kings. This has 14 walls and some of them were built by the British.   Sankagiri was an important military base of Tippu Sultan. The structure has two mosque...

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• Erode V.O. Chimbaram Park & Stadium

  Bhavani Main Road, Erode

  Distance from Erode :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 3 m

  V.O. Chidambaram Park and Stadium is located in the heart of the city. It has a children’s park, a mini zoo, a football stadium, a big ground where exhibitions and circuses are conducted occasionally and a swimming pool.   V.O.C. Park is one of the weekend retreats of people of Erode. T...

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• Erode Government Museum

  Brough Road, Erode

  Distance from Erode :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 2 m

  Erode Government Museum was established in the year 1987 and it is located inside the Mucipal campus at Brough Road. It has inscriptions that belong to the Kongu kingdom and Chola kingdom.   The collection of palm-leaf manuscripts, Tanjore paintings, ancient coins and objects related to numis...

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• Brough Church

  Brough Road, Erode

  Distance from Erode :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 2 m

  Erode Brough Church is one of the important places of worship of the Christians. This was founded by an Australian missionary named Mr. Antony Watson Brough. The road on which the church is situated is called Brough Road named after the church. The Brough Church is located in the heart of the city ...

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• Saint Marys Church

  Opposite State Bank of India, Erode

  Distance from Erode :2 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 5 m

  Erode Saint Mary’s Church was established in the year 1867 and is one of the oldest places of worship in Erode. It was later renovated by Father Joseph. The steeple of the church is 110 feet high and a middle school which is 125 years old is there within its premises. The church has a holy be...

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• Erode Periya Mariamman Temple

  Brough Road, Erode

  Distance from Erode :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Erode :0h, 2 m

  Erode Periya Mariamman Temple is one of the oldest temples in Erode and believed to be formed during the period of Kongu Cholas 1200 years before. It is situated opposite Erode Corporation Building. It was renovated in 1969. Mariamman festival is celebrated every year during the months March-April....

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