Pudukkottai district is one of the foremost districts in Tamil Nadu that is progressing very rapidly. Flourishing during the era of royal rule, this district continues to uphold its rich heritage and traditional pride even today, without any decline.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Area: 4,651 sq. km
- Population: 1,618,725 (2011)
- Telephone: 04322-221620
- Summer: 26.4°C to 39.1°C
- Winter: 20.6°C to 31.3°C
- Best time to visit: Throughout the year
- Languages spoken: Tamil & English
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By Air
55 km from Tiruchirappalli Airport
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By Road
The district is well connected with all major cities of Tamil Nadu.
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By Rail
Pudukkottai has a railway station with connectivity to other cities.
Tourist Places
Pudukkottai District is one among the rapidly developing Districts of Tamil Nadu having marvelous Archaeological sites and rich Cultural Heritage. The History of Pudukkottai is an epitome of the History of South India. Different dynasities such as Pandyas, Cholas, Pallavas, Nayaks, Irukku Veliyar, Mutharayar, Thondaiman, Vijayanagar Emperors and Hoysalas ruled over this district on different occasions. The prosperity of the district that had existed on the periods of monarchy continued and maintain the same pride till now.
The Vijaya Raghunatha Thondaiman Palace, now Collectorate complex has been built on the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture; expose the culture, life and times of the ancient people. Sangam age literature mentions the life and people of Pudukkottai. Kodumbalur has been mentioned in the epic Silapathigaram, Narthamalai, Thirumayam, Kudumiyanmalai, Kunnandar koil, Avudayar koil and Sittanavasal are the familiar archaeological sites express the ancient Tamil Culture, architectural beauty and a wonderful proof for the rich cultural heritage.