
Historical Places To Visit Near Ooty (Tamil Nadu) In 2026 - 2027
71 Historical Places to Visit Near Ooty
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Historical Places to visit near Ooty
- 1. Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
- 2. Chinese Fishing Nets
- 3. Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue
- 4. Bangalore Palace
- 5. Edakkal Caves
- 6. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
- 7. Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
- 8. Raja's Seat
- 9. Francis Church
- 10. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
- 11. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- 12. Somanathapura Temple
- 13. Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
- 14. Padmanabhapuram Palace
- 15. Angelo Fort
- 16. Vizhinjam Lighthouse
- 17. French War Memorial Pondicherry
- 18. Thanjavur Palace
- 19. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
- 20. Madikeri Fort
- 21. Alleppey Lighthouse
- 22. Aloysius Chapel
- 23. Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace
- 24. Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- 25. Vattakottai Fort
- 26. Sultan Battery Mangalore
- 27. Palakkad Fort
- 28. Koodal Azhagar Temple
- 29. Saraswathi Mahal Library
- 30. Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
- 31. Raj Niwas Pondicherry
- 32. Bekal Fort
- 33. Milagres Church
- 34. Anjengo Fort
- 35. Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort
- 36. Chain Tree
- 37. Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
- 38. Varkala Light House
- 39. Shakthan Thampuran Palace
- 40. Tellicherry Fort
- 41. Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
- 42. Pazhassi Raja Tomb
- 43. Kannur Lighthouse
- 44. Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
- 45. Samanar Hills
- 46. Krishnapuram Palace
- 47. Mangala Devi Temple
- 48. Mishkal Mosque
- 49. Penukonda Fort
- 50. Malik Deenar Mosque
- 51. Hosdurg Fort
- 52. Schwartz Church
- 53. Bekal
- 54. Fort Kochi
- 55. Varkala Tunnel
- 56. Juma Masjid
- 57. Halcyon Castle
- 58. Valiyathura Pier
- 59. Kuttichira
- 60. Mother of God Church
- 61. Ezhimala Hill
- 62. Thanjavur
- 63. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
- 64. Vijayanagara Fort
- 65. Lalitha Mahal Palace
- 66. Lepakshi
- 67. Hemavathi
- 68. Veerabhadra Temple
- 69. Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
- 70. Ubaidullah Tomb
- 71. Belavadi
- Historical Landmark
1Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)4.5(6,283 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 100 kmMysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most splendid…
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2Chinese Fishing Nets3.5(3,806 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 170 kmThe Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi, located in the Indian state of Kerala, are a distinctive symbol of Kochi's shoreline, prominently visible against the…
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3Jew Town and Paradesi Synagogue4.0(2,030 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 170 kmJew Town is a unique location nestled in the heart of Mattancherry, Kochi, which carries the remarkable vestiges of Jewish culture and history in India. It's a…
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4Bangalore Palace3.5(1,704 reviews)Bangalore (Bengaluru) · 202 kmBangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawls across 454 acres of land in the heart of Bengaluru,…
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5Edakkal Caves4.0(1,691 reviews)Wayanad · 55 kmEdakkal Caves, nestled in the Ambukuthi Hills in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, are two natural caves at a remote location at Edakkal, 25 km from Kalpetta.…
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6Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)5.0(1,533 reviews)Thanjavur · 275 kmThe Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola architecture in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Raja Raja…
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7Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)4.0(1,244 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 165 kmMattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of…
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8Raja's Seat4.0(1,242 reviews)Coorg · 153 kmRaja's Seat, located in the enchanting town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka, is a spectacular garden adorned with beautiful flowers and artificial fountains.…
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9Francis Church4.0(1,059 reviews)Kochi (Cochin) · 168 kmSt. Francis Church, situated in Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, is renowned for its historical significance and architectural…
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10Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry4.5(964 reviews)Pondicherry · 346 kmThe Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puducherry, which is a Union Territory of India. Established in…
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11Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace3.5(946 reviews)Madurai · 228 kmThirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in 1636 AD by the ruler…
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12Somanathapura Temple4.5(945 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 98 kmThe Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly known as Mysore), Karnataka, India, is a brazen exhibit of…
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13Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)4.0(817 reviews)Bangalore (Bengaluru) · 195 kmBull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of Southern Bengaluru. The temple is renowned for its massive…
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14Padmanabhapuram Palace4.0(545 reviews)Kanyakumari · 358 kmPadmanabhapuram Palace is a remarkable example of traditional Kerala architecture, situated at the foothills of the Veli Hills, which form part of the Western…
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15Angelo Fort4.0(453 reviews)Kannur · 154 kmSt. Angelo Fort, also known as Kannur Fort, is a massive Portuguese fort located in Kannur, Kerala, India. It was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy…
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16Vizhinjam Lighthouse4.5(446 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 338 kmThe Vizhinjam Lighthouse is a pivotal landmark located near Kovalam beach in the city of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) in Kerala, India.…
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17French War Memorial Pondicherry3.5(429 reviews)Pondicherry · 347 kmThe French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I. Situated on…
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18Thanjavur Palace3.5(405 reviews)Thanjavur · 275 kmThanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an architectural marvel located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil…
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19Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium4.0(375 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 100 kmJaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Built in 1861 by Krishnaraja…
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20Madikeri Fort3.0(351 reviews)Coorg · 153 kmMadikeri Fort in Coorg, Karnataka, India, encapsulates a rich historical legacy dating back to the 17th century. Initially built of mud by Muddu Raja in the…
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21Alleppey Lighthouse4.0(292 reviews)Alleppey (Alappuzha) · 217 kmAlleppey Lighthouse stands as a testament to the maritime history of Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, in Kerala, India. Built by the British in 1862, this…
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22Aloysius Chapel4.5(274 reviews)Mangalore (Mangaluru) · 258 kmAloysius Chapel is located in the heart of Mangalore (Mangaluru), Karnataka, India, atop the Light House Hill with a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea. Built…
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23Kuthira Malika (Puthen Malika) Palace4.5(227 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 327 kmKuthira Malika, also known as Puthen Malika, is a palace situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. It gets its name from…
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24Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace4.0(221 reviews)Bangalore (Bengaluru) · 111 kmTipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Mysore Kingdom.…
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25Vattakottai Fort4.0(219 reviews)Kanyakumari · 378 kmVattakottai Fort, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a seaside fort that carries with it a rich historical significance.…
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26Sultan Battery Mangalore3.5(210 reviews)Mangalore (Mangaluru) · 262 kmSultan Battery is a historical fortification constructed by the famous emperor Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. Located in Boloor, 4 kilometers from the center…
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27Palakkad Fort4.0(204 reviews)Palakkad · 71 kmPalakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Kerala. It was rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1766 and later taken over…
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28Koodal Azhagar Temple4.5(204 reviews)Madurai · 228 kmKoodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a revered…
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29Saraswathi Mahal Library4.0(148 reviews)Thanjavur · 275 kmThe Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, located in the…
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30Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery3.5(147 reviews)Wayanad · 56 kmJain Temple, located at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, is an historical monument that stands as a testament to the region's rich…
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31Raj Niwas Pondicherry4.0(125 reviews)Pondicherry · 346 kmRaj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, India. It is a renowned historical…
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32Bekal Fort4.5(108 reviews)Bekal · 211 kmBekal Fort, situated in Bekal, Kerala, India, is a historic fort enveloping over 40 acres by the Arabian Sea. Known as the largest fort in Kerala, it dates…
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33Milagres Church4.5(106 reviews)Mangalore (Mangaluru) · 258 kmMilagres Church, also known as the Church of Our Lady of Miracles, is situated in the heart of Mangalore, Karnataka, India. This Roman Catholic Church is an…
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34Anjengo Fort3.5(102 reviews)Varkala · 306 kmAnjengo Fort, also known as Anchuthengu Fort, is a historic fort located on the outskirts of Varkala, a coastal town in the state of Kerala, India. The fort…
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35Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort3.5(102 reviews)Varkala · 306 kmAnchuthengu Fort, also known as Anjengo Fort, is a historical fort situated in Varkala, a coastal town in Kerala, India. It stands as a symbol of colonial…
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36Chain Tree3.0(98 reviews)Wayanad · 74 kmChain Tree in Wayanad is a large Ficus tree, bound by a chain, and is situated beside the National Highway 766, near Lakkidi in Kerala, India. It has a unique…
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37Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)4.5(87 reviews)Pondicherry · 347 kmAurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, also known as Pondicherry Paper Factory, is situated in Pondicherry, India. This factory is a part of the Sri Aurobindo…
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38Varkala Light House4.5(83 reviews)Varkala · 298 kmVarkala Lighthouse, situated in the coastal town of Varkala in Kerala, India, stands as a sentinel on the shores of the Arabian Sea, guiding vessels with its…
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39Shakthan Thampuran Palace4.0(80 reviews)Thrissur · 111 kmShakthan Thampuran Palace, also known as Vadakkekara Palace, is situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India. Built by the erstwhile ruler of Cochin, Rama Varma…
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40Tellicherry Fort3.5(78 reviews)Kannur · 138 kmThe Tellicherry Fort is situated in Thalassery (formerly Tellicherry), a town in Kannur District of Kerala, India. The fort, built in 1708, stands as a…
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Chandragiri Fort is located in the town of Chandragiri, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This historical fortification is…
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42Pazhassi Raja Tomb4.0(59 reviews)Wayanad · 71 kmPazhassi Raja Tomb is a renowned memorial situated at Mananthavady in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. This tomb honors the resting place of Kerala Varma…
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43Kannur Lighthouse4.5(59 reviews)Kannur · 154 kmThe Kannur Lighthouse is a historical edifice located near the Payyambalam Beach, in Kannur, Kerala, India. Standing proud at a height of approximately 75…
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44Old Lighthouse Pondicherry3.5(41 reviews)Pondicherry · 347 kmThe Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the coastal city of Pondicherry, India. Erected by the French…
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45Samanar Hills4.0(38 reviews)Madurai · 222 kmSamanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. These hills were home to Tamil Jain monks…
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46Krishnapuram Palace4.0(34 reviews)Alleppey (Alappuzha) · 252 kmKrishnapuram Palace is an 18th-century palace located in the small town of Kayamkulam near Alappuzha in Kerala, India. Built in the typical Kerala-style…
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47Mangala Devi Temple4.0(29 reviews)Thekkady · 210 kmLocated amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient structure that is believed to be over 1000 years old. The…
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48Mishkal Mosque4.0(29 reviews)Kozhikode · 102 kmMishkal Mosque is a historic mosque located in the coastal city of Kozhikode (Calicut) in Kerala, India. It is one of the oldest mosques in the city and…
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49Penukonda Fort4.0(25 reviews)Anantapur · 315 kmPenukonda Fort, holding historical significance, is located in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This ancient fort, which translates to…
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50Malik Deenar Mosque4.5(19 reviews)Bekal · 221 kmMalik Deenar Mosque is a historic mosque situated in the Kasaragod district near Bekal, Kerala, India. This mosque is believed to have been founded by Malik…
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51Hosdurg Fort3.0(15 reviews)Bekal · 202 kmHosdurg Fort is a historical fort situated near the town of Kanhangad, which is a part of the Bekal area in Kerala, India. Unlike its larger and more famous…
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52Schwartz Church3.5(9 reviews)Thanjavur · 277 kmSchwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned legacy from the 18th century. Built in 1779 by the Danish…
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53BekalKerala · 214 kmBekal is a small town in the Kasaragod district of Kerala, India, famed primarily for its well-preserved Bekal Fort, which is the largest and best-preserved…
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54Fort KochiKochi (Cochin) · 168 kmFort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This waterfront area is renowned for its historic colonial architecture and…
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55Varkala TunnelVarkala · 298 kmVarkala Tunnel, also known as Varkala Turuthu, is a historical structure located in the coastal town of Varkala in the Indian state of Kerala. The tunnel is an…
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56Juma MasjidKumarakom · 202 kmJuma Masjid, also known as Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, is a significant historical mosque located in the scenic town of Kumarakom, Kerala, India. Situated on…
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57Halcyon CastleKovalam · 336 kmHalcyon Castle, also known as Kovalam Palace, is a historic landmark situated in the coastal town of Kovalam in Kerala, India. Built in 1932 by M.R. Sri Rama…
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58Valiyathura PierKovalam · 329 kmValiyathura Pier, located in the coastal town of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands as a historical landmark. This old seaport, also known as…
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59KuttichiraKozhikode · 101 kmKuttichira is a picturesque locality situated in the heart of Kozhikode (Calicut) city in Kerala, India. Rich in cultural heritage, it is known for its ancient…
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60Mother of God ChurchKozhikode · 101 kmThe Mother of God Church, also known as Valiya Palli, is a historic Roman Catholic Church located in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India. Established in the…
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61Ezhimala HillKannur · 185 kmEzhimala Hill, located near Payyanur in the Kannur district of Kerala, India, is renowned not just for its scenic beauty but also for its historical…
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62ThanjavurTamil Nadu · 275 kmThanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a rich…
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63Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) · 232 kmThe Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located around 15 kilometers…
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64Vijayanagara FortThanjavur · 275 kmVijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification originally constructed by the Vijayanagara rulers in the…
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65Lalitha Mahal PalaceMysore (Mysuru) · 99 kmLalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the second largest palace in the city and a splendid example of the…
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66LepakshiAnantapur · 283 kmLepakshi, located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India, is steeped in mythological and cultural significance. Known for its Vijayanagara…
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67HemavathiAnantapur · 329 kmHemavathi is a historical village located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The village boasts of a rich heritage, primarily known for the…
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68Veerabhadra TempleAnantapur · 284 kmThe Veerabhadra Temple, also known as the Lepakshi Temple, is a notable historical and archaeological site located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh,…
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69Ontimitta (Kodandarama) TempleKadapa (Cuddapah) · 363 kmOntimitta or Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a historically significant and graceful shrine located in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The…
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70Ubaidullah TombAndrott Island · 336 kmThe Ubaidullah Tomb is located on Andrott Island, which is one of the islands that form the Lakshadweep archipelago in India. The tomb is a revered site and…
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71BelavadiChikkamagaluru · 232 kmBelavadi, a village in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, India, is well-known for its historical and architectural significance. This quaint village is…
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