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Tiruvallur
Spend half a day in Tiruvallur to see the Veeraraghava Swamy Temple; add a quick visit to nearby Tiruttani or Poondi Reservoir if time permits.
Tiruvallur is a small industrial town 42 km west of Chennai, known for the 108 Divya Desam Veeraraghava Swamy Temple. The sights cluster in the town centre, so a few hours suffice; add a short side‑trip to Tiruttani (30 km) or Poondi Reservoir (10 km) if you have a half‑day free.
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat, water scarcity)
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- MAA
- Nights
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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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Tiruvallur100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tiruvallur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyTiruvallur is generally safe for day visitors; stay aware of traffic on busy roads and keep valuables secure in crowded train stations.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAA Chennai International Airport (≈45 km (28 mi) east, reachable by train or MTC bus).MAA Chennai International Airport (≈28 mi (45 km) east, reachable by train or MTC bus).
- Getting aroundLocal trains from Chennai Central or Beach stations stop at Tiruvallur (≈45 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFilter coffee₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget guesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget guesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- MAA Chennai International Airport (≈45 km (28 mi) east, reachable by train or MTC bus)MAA Chennai International Airport (≈28 mi (45 km) east, reachable by train or MTC bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
not flagged
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Aug
not flagged
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tiruvallur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
6 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
7 rd
Jul
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
8 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
8 rd
Sep
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
6 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 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
Local trains from Chennai Central or Beach stations stop at Tiruvallur (≈45 min). Government MTC buses (routes 97, 201) link Chennai to Tiruvallur and onward to Tiruttani/Tirupathi. Auto‑rickshaws are common for short trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈45 min total
Train from Tiruvallur to Tiruttani, about 30 min; or MTC bus route 97.
Home to the famous Tiruttani Murugan Temple, a popular pilgrimage spot.
Poondi Reservoir
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Auto‑rickshaw or local bus, about 15 min from town centre.
Scenic water source for Chennai; good for a short walk.
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.
Tiruvallur town centre
Budget hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of temples; suitable for a night if you arrive late from Chennai.
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
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Return train Chennai–Tiruvallur (second class)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| MTC bus ticket (local)1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹220 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,400 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,400≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Idli/Dosa plate | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Filter coffee | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train ticket Chennai–Tiruvallur (second class) | ₹150–₹200 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary on weekends; check the latest timetable.
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency
- 112
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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவு செய்துTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Chennai; Indian visa info at /india/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chennai → Tiruvallur train (second class): ≈ ₹150, 45 min (check schedule)
- Auto‑rickshaw 2 km: ≈ ₹30–₹50
Say or show
- மன்னிக்கவும் — Excuse me / Sorry (mannikkavum)
- நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
- எவ்வளவு? — How much is it? (evvalavu?)
- கோயில் எங்கு? — Where is the temple? (koyil eng?)
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 Tiruvallur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, water scarcity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Tiruvallur when traveling Chennai‑Bangalore by train to break up the journey.
- Combine with a pilgrimage itinerary to Tirupati via Tiruttani.
Sources
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