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Major city · India

Cheyyarசெய்யாறு

Cheyyar is a half-day stop for its two ancient Shiva temples, not a base: visit on the way between Chennai and Tiruvannamalai or Pondicherry.

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Cheyyar (also called Tiruvetipuram) is a small temple town in Northern Tamil Nadu, 160 km south of Chennai. Its draw is the Vedapureeswarar Temple, one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, and the Patcheeswarar Temple in the town centre. Most travellers pass through on the Chennai–Tiruvannamalai road; the town itself has no other major sights and limited accommodation.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat)
Airport
MAA
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This is a basic guide for Cheyyar: 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 Cheyyar112 ▾
  • All services112

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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 Cheyyar, 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.

Vedapureeswarar TemplePatcheeswarar Temple
Airports
MAA Chennai International Airport (About 3 h by road; the nearest major airport.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (40°C (104°F)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Cheyyar: 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

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

1 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Mar

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

1 rd

Apr

38°C (100°F)

26°C (79°F)

2 rd

May

40°C (104°F)

28°C (82°F)

3 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

27°C (81°F)

4 rd

Jul

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

7 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

19°C (66°F)

3 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

The town is walkable between the two temples (about 1 km apart). Auto-rickshaws are available for short trips; agree on the fare before boarding.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Tiruvannamalaigo

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 1 h

Annamalaiyar Temple and the Arunachala hill; a full day.

Kanchipuram

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Bus or taxi, about 1.5 h

Silk weavers and the Ekambareswarar Temple.

Mamallapuram

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus or taxi, about 2 h

Shore Temple and rock-cut monuments; a full day.

Pondicherry

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus or taxi, about 2 h

French Quarter and the Promenade; a full day.

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.

Cheyyar town centre

A few budget lodges near the bus stand and temples; options are limited.

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
₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Cheyyar is safe for day visitors. Watch for traffic on the highway and keep valuables out of sight in crowded buses.
  • Temples may close for a few hours in the afternoon: check locally before visiting.
  • Limited ATM and dining options; carry cash and snacks.
  • Road traffic on the Chennai–Tiruvannamalai highway can be heavy.

Emergency numbers

All services
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Cheyyarசெய்யாறு

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My bed tonight

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இந்த முகவரிக்கு தயவு செய்துTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All services112

Embassy

No foreign consulates in Cheyyar. The nearest major consulates are in Chennai.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Auto-rickshaw within town: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) per ride (check)
  • Bus Cheyyar → Tiruvannamalai: ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) (check)

Say or show

  • எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvaḷavu?)
  • நன்றி — Thank you (naṉṟi)
  • கோயில் எங்கே? — Where is the temple? (kōyil eṅkē?)
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 Cheyyar. 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 (extreme heat) · 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 2 bands
  5. 4 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

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