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Major city · India

Cheyyurசெய்யூர்

Skip Cheyyur unless you have a specific interest in the Alamparai Fort ruins or the Kanthaswamy Temple; a half-day stop is enough.

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Cheyyur is a small town in northern Tamil Nadu, about 100 km south of Chennai. It has a few historic sites — the 18th-century Alamparai Fort on the coast, the Kanthaswamy Temple and Odiyur Lake — but no tourist infrastructure. Most travellers pass through on the way to Pondicherry or Mamallapuram.

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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon)
Airport
MAA
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This is a basic guide for Cheyyur: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cheyyur112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Cheyyur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Alamparai FortKanthaswamy TempleOdiyur Lake
Airports
MAA Chennai International Airport (About 2 h by road; taxi or bus to Chengalpattu then local bus)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Care

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Care

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Jan–Feb. Mixed: Nov–Dec. Avoid: Apr–Jun, Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Oct (11 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Cheyyur: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

29°C (84°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

1 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

1 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

28°C (82°F)

3 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

28°C (82°F)

5 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

7 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

10 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Auto-rickshaws and local buses; walking for the temple and lake. A hired car from Chennai or Mamallapuram is the most practical option.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Mamallapuramgo

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Taxi or bus via Chengalpattu, about 1 h 30 min

World Heritage shore temples and rock-cut monuments; far better tourist facilities.

Pondicherry

go

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Taxi or bus, about 1 h 30 min

French Quarter, beaches and ashram; a full day.

Chengalpattugo

Door to door: About 1 h

Local bus, about 45 min

Rail junction and market town; access to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Cheyyur town

Very limited options; most visitors stay in Mamallapuram or Pondicherry and day-trip.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Cheyyur is a quiet rural town; the main risks are heatstroke at the fort and lack of medical facilities. Carry water and a first-aid kit.
  • Alamparai Fort is a ruin with no shade or facilities: carry water and sun protection.
  • Odiyur Lake is a seasonal wetland; best visited after the monsoon (Nov–Feb).
  • No ATMs in Cheyyur town: bring cash from Chengalpattu or Chennai.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Cheyyurசெய்யூர்

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My bed tonight

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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவு செய்துTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Chennai Airport → Cheyyur by taxi: about ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40), 2 h (check)
  • Cheyyur → Alamparai Fort by auto: about ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), 20 min (check)

Say or show

  • வணக்கம் — Hello (vanakkam)
  • நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
  • எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvalavu?)
  • பஸ் நிறுத்தம் எங்கே? — Where is the bus stop? (bus niruththam engé?)
  • தண்ணீர் — Water (taṇṇīr)

Tamil is the main language; English is not widely spoken outside hotels.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cheyyur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

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