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Beach | Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage | Wildlife
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  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : NA
  • Distance from near by city 37.7 KMs from Velankanni
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips NA

Vedaranyam is a very famous historical town present in Tamil Nadu. This town is situated near the river Vedaranyam. You can see various beautiful historical monuments in this place. It is believed that this town was established during the Cholas around the 9th century AD. This was an important port for trade activities during that time.

Various types of traits were done from this port, like pearls, textiles, spices, and a lot more.

Places to visit in Vedaranyam

1. Vedaranyeswarar Temple

Vedaranyeswarar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famous for its great history and architecture. If you want to visit the temple properly, then the best time will be either in the morning or in the evening. The temple also has shrines of Goddess Parvati, God Ganesha, and Muruga.

2. Point CalIiMere wildlife sanctuary

Point CalIiMere wildlife sanctuary was created on 13 June 1967. This wildlife sanctuary is the best place for nature lovers. You will also find various types of plants and birds inside this wildlife sanctuary. The different types of animals present here are spotted deer, wild boar, semi-wild ponies, and many more.
Various endangered species can also be found in this wildlife sanctuary. You can visit this wildlife sanctuary anytime. The Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the apex of the Cauvery river delta. The total area covered by this Wildlife Sanctuary is 24.17 square km. So, among different places to visit in Thanjavur, add this place also.

3. Kodikkarai beach

Kodikkarai beach is a very famous beach in Vedaranyam. On this beach, you can easily enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunset with less crowd. You can also watch beautiful birds chopping and moving around. There are various small food corners also present near the beach. If you are coming with your family and friends, just try to visit this beach once by adding the place in you THANJAVUR TOUR PACKAGE.

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Gangai konda cholapuram temple
Kumbakonam
Manora fort, Thanjavur
Nagore
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
Poondi Matha Kovil
Punnai Nallur Mariamman Temple
Ranganathaswamy Temple Srirangam
Sangeet Mahal
Saraswati Mahal library
Schwartz Church
Shri Kailasanathar Temple - Chandran Temple
Thanjavur Art Gallery
Thanjavur Palace
Thirukandiyur
Thirumayam Fort
Thiruvaiyaru
Thiruvarur
Velankanni