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About Poompuhar
 The beautiful port town of Poompuhar is located in Sirkali Taluk of Nagapattinam District in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated in the estuary of the river Kaveri, this ancient town once flourished as a major center of power of the Chola dynasty. The historical significance of Poompuhar, coupled with the inherent charm of the town, has made Poompuhar a favored destination among tourists visiting Tamil Nadu. Include a Tour to Poompuhar in your Tamil Nadu itinerary and appreciate the rich history of the land dating back to times immemorial.
The greatness of Poompuhar has been mentioned and cited on temple inscriptions and in ancient literature, especially in the Sangam epics ‘Silappathikaram’ and ‘Manimekalai’.
Tourtoindia offers exclusive tours to Poompuhar - the city is also known by names like Pumpuhar, Kaveripumpattinam or Kaveripattinam.
For a tour to Poompuhar, visitors will have to land at Mayiladuthurai railway junction and thereafter, head for Poompuhar by road. Travelers from Chennai by train need to alight at Sirkali.
Accessibility
- By air-
The nearest airport is at Trichi, at a distance of 141 kms.
- By Rail-
Poompuhar is well connected through rail to a number of neighboring cities like Thanjavur, Trichy, Chennai and Nagore.
- By Road-
A good network of roadways connect Poompuhar to a number of neighbouring cities.
Tourist Attractions Around Poompuhar
- Silappathikara Art Gallery –
A must-visit destination on your tour to Poompuhar, this art gallery is a seven-tiered building containing exquisite sculptures on its walls, depicting scenes from ‘Sillappathikaram’ - the Epic of the land.
- Thiruppallavaneeswaram Temple –
It is an ancient temple famous as the birth place of Iyarppakai Nayanar and Pattinatthar. It is believed that even the hero and heroine of Sillappathikaram - Kovalan and Kannagi - were born here.
- Nagapattinam -
A land well-known for its rich religious heritage, Nagapattinam is an important religious destination, acclaimed as one of the most prominent among ancient Tamil Nadu kingdoms. This unique pilgrim center features the confluence of the three major religions of India – Hinduism, Islam and Christianity.
- Shani Temple at Thirunallar –
It is famous as the only temple in India to offer prayers to Saturn (the 'Shani Dev'). People suffering from ailments or under adverse Saturn conditions (Shani Dasha), visit the temple to appease Shani Dev.
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