Excursion

Grand Anicut (Kallanai) : (24 kms.) An irrigation dam built across the Cauvery by Karikal Cholan in the second Century AD and strengthened by the British.

Mukkombu (Upper Anicut) (18 kms.) : The River Kollidam branches off from the Cauvery here. This is another picnic spot with lush greenery and a park.

Vayaloor (8 kms.) : Lord Muruga Temple here set amidst lush green vegetation.

Samayapuram (20 kms.) : Known for Goddess Mariamman.

Viralimalai (30 kms.) : The temple of Lord Subramanya is situated on a hillock. There is also a peacock sanctuary.

Sittanavasal (58 kms.) : The site of an ancient Jain monastery with fine fresco paintings in a rock cave. It is also noted for its pre-historic burial grounds.

Puliancholai (72 kms) : This is a beautiful picnic spot in the foothills of the Kolli hills.

Kodumbalur (42 kms) : Also known as Moovarkoil. Of the three shrines of Moovarkoil, only two exist now. These temples were built by Boodhi Vikramakesari in the 10th Century AD. The sculptures of Kalarimurthi, Gajhasamharamurthi, Ardhanariswara, Gangadaramurthi, etc. are masterpieces of art. Nearby is the Muchukundeswarar temple of the early Chola period.