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Table of Contents
1.
2.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.2
2.3
2.4
Tanjavur .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5
Kumbakonam ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.6
Mayiladuthurai ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.7
Sirkhazi ................................................................................................................................. 15
2.8
Chidambaram ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.9
Tholudur................................................................................................................................ 19
Stakeholder Consultations..................................................................................................... 21
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
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List of Tables
Table 1: Description of Destinations along the Circuit .......................................................................... 4
Table 2: Stakeholder Consultations ...................................................................................................... 21
Table 3: Projects Identified in the Circuit ............................................................................................. 26
Table 4: PPP Bifurcation of the Identified Projects .............................................................................. 34
Table 5: Estimated Employment Generation ........................................................................................ 34
List of Figures
Figure 1: Tourist Circuit ......................................................................................................................... 3
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1. Introduction
1.1 Assignment Brief
IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS IDC), appointed as the National Level
Consultant (NLC) by Ministry of Tourism, has identified tourism circuits across all the States and
UTs (except North-East) after due consultations with all the Stakeholders. These circuits are proposed
to be developed during the 12th Plan, in an integrated manner with Central Financial Assistance and
appropriate involvement of State Governments and private sector. Under Phase I of the assignment,
the process has been completed with the selection of existing/new tourist circuits (four in each state
and two in Union Territories) and Inception Reports have been submitted. These circuits have been
structured considering the length, duration, connectivity and tourism potential of the destinations.
After the identification and prioritisation of these circuits in Phase I, the next step is to identify the
basic and tourism related infrastructural and promotional needs of the identified circuits, which are to
be implemented on priority basis, along with the tentative cost estimates. These projects should be
related to development of basic as well as tourism related infrastructure. Thereafter, Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs) will be prepared by the State Level Consultant for the projects identified along with
their financial projections.
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A) Trichy: Majority of the destinations in the city are well connected. Rock Fort Temple, Srirangam
Temple, Jambunakeshwar Temple etc. are the major tourist destinations in the town, which need basic
public / tourist infrastructure and Public convenience facilities.
B) Tanjavur: Tanjavur enjoys good connectivity from different parts of the country by excellent rail
and road networks. The cultural, the architectural and the scholarly pursuits of various dynasties are
reflected in the great monuments located within the town. Approach road, public conveniences,
seating places and accommodation within the town needs to be improved
C) Kumbakonam: Kumbakonam, a picturesque temple town is known for its age old temples
including famous Kumbeswarar and Sarangapani temples. The town lacks basic infrastructure
facilities for the pilgrims including drinking water facilities and public convenience. Majority of
temple tanks within the major temples are poorly maintained.
D) Mayiladuthurai: Mayiladuthurai is well connected through rail and road. The popular tourist
destinations in and around Mayiladuthurai are Mayurnathar Temple, Parimala Ranganathaswamy
Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram, Thirimananjeri, Vaitheeswaran Koil etc. The town lacks
information/direction signages and the Bathing Ghat at the Cauvery river front which is within the
town is poorly maintained.
E) Sirkhazi: The approach road to Sirkhazi from Mayiladuthurai is poorly maintained with inadequate
information/Direction signages. It is observed that the beach is an unexplored major attraction in the
vicinity with high potential for tourism and development.
F) Chidambaram: The city is a major pilgrimage site for Shaivites and Vaishnavites. It is well
connected
through
rail
and
road.
Keeping
in
view
the
variety
of
tourists
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Priority Circuit: Trichy- Tanjavur- Kumbakonam- Mayiladuthurai- VaitheswarankoilSirkhazi- Chidambaram- Virudachala- Tholudur
This circuit covers a distance of approximately 330 km with Trichy as an entry/exit point. The circuit
is well connected by roadways and railways and can be covered within two days. The circuit forms a
religious/spiritual circuit covering many prominent temples.
Figure 1: Tourist Circuit
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Tanjavur-
Kumbakonam-
Mayiladuthurai-
Vaitheswarankoil-
Sirkhazi-
Tourist Destination
Importance
Jambujeshwar Temple
Srirangam Temple
Trichy
St.Lourds Church
Tanjavur
Kumbakonam
Darasuram
Swamymalai Temple
Chakrapani
Ramaswamy
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City/Town
Tourist Destination
Importance
Rajagopalaswamy
Arulmigu
Kasi
The sacred tank is surrounded by 16 mandaps
Viswanatha
Swamy
and the Lord Kasi Viswanatha temple of Lord
Temple
Mahamaham
Shiva
Tank
Sri
Kalahasteswarar The temple of Nataraja and his consort Parvati
Temple
is 300 years old.
Famous Shrine of Lord Shiva (Mayuranathar)
located at Mayiladuthurai
The temple enshrines incarnation of Lord
Parimala
Ranganatha
Vishnu (Parimala Ranganatha) in reclining
Temple
position located at Thiru Indalur.
Gangaikondacholapuram Built by Rajendra Chola I in 10th Century
Mayuranathar Temple
Mayiladuthurai
Thirumananjeri Temple
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City/Town
Tourist Destination
Importance
Thiru
Temple
Kolanjiyappar
Welington Lake
Tholudur
ThiruMangalam Lake ,
Located abutting the National Highway -05
(Enroute Tholudhur
enroute to Trichy from Tholudhur
Trichy Road)
Based on the observations from above destinations it was observed that the most of the places are of
religious significance. Hence this circuit will be developed as Religious/Spiritual tourism circuit.
Religious tourism is form of tourism where people travel individually or in groups for pilgrimage,
missionary and leisure purposes. Tourism and Pilgrimage have been said to be closely related.
However, the relationship between tourism and the religious context is largely neglected and basic
visitor facilities are missing in majority of the destinations.
The Rock Fort Temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is a collection of three temples - the Manikka
Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill and the
Taayumaanavar Koyil Shivastalam on the hill and associated with the Matturvaarkuzhali temple.
The Geological rock which is 83m high rock is said to
be one of the oldest in the world, dating over 3 billion
years ago, and mythologically this rock is the place
where Lord Ganesh ran from King Vibishana, after
establishing
the
Ranganathaswamy
deity
in
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2.3.2
Jambunakeshwar Temple:
Srirangam, the most important Vaishnavite pilgrim centre, surrounded by the waters of river Cauvery
and its branch Kollidam, is an island town of about 600 acres, enclosed within the seven walls of Sri
Ranganatha temple, located at 7 km away from Trichy.
Srirangam ranks first among the 108 Divya Deshams and
foremost amongst the eight self-created or Swayam Vyaktha
Kshetras. Its Rajagopuram, one of the 21 gopurams is nearly
six centuries old. This is the tallest temple tower in Asia, a very
imposing structure displaying craftsmanship. The temple
complex is 156 acres in extent.
2.3.4
The Church of Lady of Lourd, a hundred years old, is built within the St. Josephs College complex in
Gothic architectural style. It is the replica of the Basilica of Lourdes, the
World famous place of pilgrimage in southern France. It is a remarkable
feat of Indian craftsmanship and stained glass drawings.
The Churchs 200 ft tall spire is visible from a radius of 8 km around it.
The Church has not been repainted outside as the administrators wish to
preserve its antiquity. The stained glass panels depicting stories from the
Bible are truly beautiful. Around 6000 people attend mass at the church
on Sundays.
2.3.5
Bathing Ghat (Near Amman Mandapam, straight to the main gopuram of Srirangam)
The banks of the river are the site of a series of ceremonies and rituals, as pilgrims bath for good
fortune, priests pray for childbirth, and mourners scatter ashes. Pilgrims come here to purify
themselves before offering further pooja at the temple. Many death (10th day) ceremonies of Hindus
take place here.
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2.4 Tanjavur
Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu located at a distance of 54 kms from Trichy.
Thanjavur is considered as one of the most ancient cities in India. The city was on the zenith of
popularity during the reign of Cholas when it was the
seat of power of Chola Empire. Since then the city has
seen the rise and fall of various dynasties like
Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, the Madurai Nayaks,
the Thanjavur Nayaks and others. The cultural, the
architectural and the scholarly pursuits of these rulers
are reflected in the great monuments like Grand
Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji Mahal Library etc.
in the district. Tanjavur enjoys good connectivity from different parts of the country by excellent rail
and road networks. The nearest airport is at Tiruchirapalli located at a distance of 56 kms.
2.4.1
The Peruvudaiyar Koyil, also known as Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, is the
world's first complete granite temple and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved
by Cholas kingdom Vishwakarmas in Tamil architecture. It is a tribute and a reflection of the power
of its patron RajaRaja Chola I. This temple is one of India's most prized architectural sites. The temple
stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The Vimana or the
temple tower is 216 ft (66 m) high. It remains India's largest temple and is one of the greatest
glories of Indian architecture. The temple is part of
the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola
Temples". The entire temple structure is made out of
hard granite stones, a material sparsely available in
Thanjavur area where the temple is. Built in 1010 AD by
Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur, Brihadishwara Temple
also popularly known as the Big Temple' turned 1000
years old in 2010. The temple complex sits on the banks
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of a river that was channeled to make a moat around the complex's outer walls, the walls being built
like a fortress
2.4.2
The Royal Palace Museum is located at a distance of 1 km from Brahadeeswar temple. This palace
was originally built by Nayaka rulers as their royal residence and was further reconstructed by
Maratha rulers. A large quadrangular courtyard leads into the palace complex. Outside the palace
there is a seven-storied observation tower meant for the royal families. The splendid Maratha Durbar
Hall, built by Shahji II in 1684 has elaborately decorated pillars, walls and ceilings. The Durbar Hall
now houses the Rajaraja Museum and Art Gallery with an impressive collection of bronze and stone
idols dating from 7th to 20th century. It is a multipurpose museum that preserves the materials of the
ancient past. The ancient work of art, textiles, photos, oil and pencil paintings, drawings, musical
instruments and wooden objects, ivory furniture and Tanjavur paintings are the main attractions of the
museum. The Royal Palace museum is centrally located in Thanjavur and is accessible by the tourist
by all modes of transport.
2.4.3
Located at a distance of 8 km from Kumbakonam on the northern banks of river Cauvery, the Shrine
of Subramanya is known for its decorative architecture. It is a perfect example for Dravidian
Architecture. Here the Lord Muruga preached Pranava mantra "OM" to Lord Shiva and he is revered
as "Swaminathan". The temple of Swaminatha is a very ancient one and it is known to have existed
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This is a temple of Hindu Goddess Mariamman, which is one of the famous temples around
Tanjavur.. It is said that before waging war with Tanjan asuran, Lord Shiva Placed the Ashta Sakthi
one at each of eight directions, and the one situated at the eastern direction is now called
as Punnainallur Mariamman.
The Maratha rulers Thulaja, Serfoji worshiped and renovated the temple in their ruling period. It is
said that the daughter of Tulaja Raja (1729-35) of Thanjavur, who lost her eyesight in an illness,
regained it on offering worship at this temple. The goddess cures her devotees of all physical
ailments. A charismatic yet considerate form is seen here. Mud replicas of the different parts of the
human body are placed in the temple as an offering and pleading the mother for cure.
2.5 Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam locally called as Kudanthai is a town and a special grade municipality in the Thanjavur
dristrict. It is located 40 Kms from Thanjavur and 273 kms from Chennai. It rose to be a prominent
city between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, when it served as a capital of the Medieval Cholas. The
town reached the zenith of its prosperity during the British Raj when it was a prominent centre of
European education and Hindu culture; and it acquired the cultural name, the "Cambridge of South
India".
Kumbakonam, a picturesque temple town is known for its age old temples including famous
Kumbeswarar and Sarangapani temples. The town is also noted for its Mahamaham festival which
attracts people from all over the globe. Kumbakonam literally means the place of pot (Kumbam).
2.5.1
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2.5.2
Nageswarar Temple:
This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in the heart of Kumbakonam. Lord Shiva in the form
of Nagaraja, the serpent king is the main deity. This temple is constructed by Aditya Chola in 12th
Century. It is a great marvel of Chola Architecture with building
technology and astronomy. The orientation is structured in such a way
that it allows sunlight inside the temple, right on the sanctum only
during the Tamil month of Chithirai (April/May).
It bears another name called Surya Kottam or Keezha Kottam. The
Karuvarai (Sanctum Sanctorum) of Nageswaran temple is similar
to Sarangapani Temple, as it is made in the form of a Chariot. The
temple consists of three gopurams in the eastern, western and southern directions.
2.5.3
Sarangpani Temple:
This is located at a distance of 1.5 miles from Kumbakonam railway station. It is one of the Divya
Desams of Lord Vishnu. This temple is along Kaveri and one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams. The
Vaishnavi deity, Sarangapani, an incarnation of Hindu god Vishnu appeared to a sage called Hema
Rishi, who performed penance. The central shrine of the temple is in the form of a chariot drawn by
horses and elephants with openings on either side, showing the descent of God Sarangapani from
heaven in this chariot. The hermitage of the sage is said to have become the tank of the temple,
Pottramarai tank.
2.5.4
Someswarar Temple:
The temple is located at the eastern side of Portamarai tank at a distance of 6 km away from
Kumbakonam and 2 km away from the Patteeswaran Temple. The temple deities are Lord
Someshwar(Shiva), Chikkeswar and Goddess Somasundari. According to Legend when the pot of
Amrit broke the string hoop of the pot flew forming the shiva
linga here.
Someswar Temple is located in the southern portion of Sri
Sarangapani temple. The architectural style of Someswar temple
resembles the Dravidian style of temple architecture of 13th
century (Chola period).
2.5.5
Darasuram:
Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram,
near Kumbakonam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Rajaraja Chola II in
the 12th century is a UNESCO World Heritage Site referred to as the Great Living Chola Temples.
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2.5.6
Swamymalai is a village situated about 5 km west of Kumbakonam on the banks of tributary or river
Cauvery. The temple is situated very close to the bus stand and the railway station is about 2 km
away. It is well connected to and surrounded by important
places like Kumbakonam, Tiruvidaimarutur, Mayiladuthurai,
Papanasam, Tanjavur etc. This temple is fourth among the
six padai veedu or sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Muruga.
The presiding deity here expounded the meaning of Pranava
mantra OM to his own father Lord Shiva himself.
The
temple has a golden chariot made of seven kilos of gold, 85 kilos of silver and other metals like
copper, beautifully illuminated with electric bulbs.
2.5.7
Chakrapani Temple:
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constructed the temple. He added a commercial corridor between his new temple and the older
Chakrapani temple. On the walls of the prakaram(closed precincts of a temple), Ramayanam is
depicted in pictorial format in three segments. One can read through Ramayana pictorially whilst
taking 3 pradakshinams(rounds) of the sanctum.
2.5.9
2.6 Mayiladuthurai
Mayiladuthurai formerly known by its Sanskrit names Myavaram and Mayram is a town in
the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Mayiladuthurai taluk of
Nagapattinam district and is the second-largest town in the district. Mayiladuthurai is situated at
distance of 281 kilometres south-west of Chennai, 70 kilometres north-east of Thanjavur and 50
kilometres north-west of Nagapattinam. It is well connected through rail and road. The nearest airport
is at Thiruchirapally located at a distance of 130 kms. The popular tourist destinations in and around
Mayiladuthurai
are
Mayurnathar
Temple,
Parimala
Ranganathaswamy
Temple,
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2.6.1
Mayurnathar Temple
Mayuranathar
Temple
is
famous
shrine,
situated
ft
5 prakarams.
There
are
The
other
shivasthalams
are
2.6.2
The Parimala Ranganathar Temple lies on the banks of the Cauvery River
located at Thiru Indalur about 2 kms from Mayavaram. This temple is one of
the 108 Vaishanava Thirupathis. The temple enshrines the idol of Parimala
Ranganathan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in reclining pose with four
hands. The idols of Ganga Devi and Cauvery Devi can be seen near the feet
and head of the main idol respectively.
2.6.3
Gangaikondacholapuram
son
of the Great
Kalyanasundarar Temple-Thirumananjeri
Among the myriad temples in and around Kumabakonam and Mayavaram, Kalyanasundarar temple at
Thirumananjeri is a famous Prarthana sthala. It is believed that unmarried boy or girl will enter into
wedlock if they propitiate the presiding deity Kalyanasundarar and his divine consort- Kokilambal.
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2.6.5
Vaitheeswaran Koil
Vaitheeswaran Koil is a popular place of pilgrimage in South India. According to tradition the place is
known as Pullirukkuvelur: Pul-bird-jatayu, Irukku Rig veda, Velmurugan, Oor-sun. All these four
offered their work ship here. The Shiva Temple which enshrines idols of Lord Vaithiyanathan, a form
of Shiva and Goddess Thaiyalnayagi. Vaidyanathaswamy is the
curer of all diseases and it is said to cure 4,480 diseases with
Amritha Sanjeevi and Vilvathadi Mann. This temple is considered
as the seat of Navagraha. The Jadayu Kundam is situated in the
temple which is believed to be the place where Jadayu attained
Moksha. The sanctorum of Angaraka, son of Bhumi, is the prime
attraction of the temple. A special pooja is organised for Selva
Muthu Kumara Swamy during Kiruthigai. The Siddamrita tank in the temple is believed to cure health
and skin disorders.
2.6.6
The Utha Vaideshwarar Temple, also called the 'big temple' is a temple dedicated to Shiva Located at
a Kuttalam located at 15 km from Mayiladuthrai.
In the Tamil month of Karthigai every Sunday, "Urchava
Murthy" from the temple will be taken around the temple
streets till the river Cauvery front and Pooja are performed.
On the last Sunday of the month the celebrations happen in
very grand manner as "Kada Muzhukku" and people from in
and surrounding villages gather to celebrate the occasion.
2.7 Sirkhazi
2.7.1
Sattanathaswamy Temple
Seerkazhi Bhramapureeswarar temple complex houses three temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. One of
these temples is dedicated to Sattainathar, also known as Vatukanathar, and is known as
Sattanathaswamy temple
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2.7.2
Brahma Tirtha
There are more than 20 Tirthas in the Seerkazhi temple complex. One of the famous Tirthas in this
temple is Brahma Tirtha. It is believed that at this place Lord Brahma offer his prays to Lord Shiva.
Brahapureshwarar temple is located in close proximity to this pond.
2.7.3
Sirkhazi Beach:
Located 8-10 km from Sirkazhi, beach is an unexplored major attraction in the vicinity. The beach has
good access and has high potential for tourism and development.
2.8 Chidambaram
Chidambaram is a fast growing industrial city in eastern part of Tamil Nadu and the taluk
headquarters of the Cuddalore district. It is located 58 km from Pondicherry, 60 km from Karaikal,
and 240 km south of Chennai by rail. It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 ft). The city is home
to Annamalai University, Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram Temple, port Parangipettai, and many
industries. The city is a major pilgrimage site for Shaivites and Vaishnavites. It is well connected
through rail and road. The nearest airport is at Thiruchirapally at 165 kms and Chennai at 215 kms.
2.8.1
Nataraja Temple is a famous temple enshrining the Nataraja form (Dancing Posture) of Lord Shiva
situated at the heart of the temple town Chidambaram.
The temple town is famed as the land of one of the most
ancient Shiva temples referred in Puranas and
Mythologies. This ancient temple had undergone many
renovations during the reign of Pallava and Chola
Kings. It is said that Aragalur Udaya Iraratevan
Ponparappinan had refurbished most of the parts and
rebuilt some parts on 1213 AD at Chidambaram.
2.8.2
Pichavaram is 16 km from Chidambaram and home to the second largest Mangrove forest in Asia,
and it is one of the unique eco-tourism spots in South India. The backwaters, interconnected by the
Vellar and Coleroon river systems, offer abundant scope for water sports such as rowing, kayaking
and canoeing. The Pichavaram forest not only offers waterscape and backwater cruises, but also
another very rare sight - the mangrove forest trees are permanently rooted in a few feet of water.
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2.8.3
2.8.4
Perumal Lake
lies
between
north
latitudes
79030
11030
to 7904730E.
to
11045
The lake is
Veranam Lake
Veeranam Lake is located at 14 km from Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. Lying
within the basin of the great Cauvery River, on one of its northern branches called the Vada-varu
(literally meaning North River), the lake fills up every year during the monsoon season. Originally
called the Veera-narayana-puram Lake, it was built by the Chola prince, Rajadithar, around 1000
years ago. The lake is said to have 74 sluices and legend has it they were the inspiration for the 74
ashrams of Sri Vaishnavism (a branch of Hinduism) that now exist. The lake is one of the water
reservoirs from where water is planned to be supplied to Chennai.
2.8.6
MGR Thittu
MGR Thittu is a coastal village near Perangapettai enroute to Samiyarpettai. The village was totally
demolished during the Tsunami and the affected families have been relocated near Perangapettai.
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2.8.7
Samiyarpettai is a village on the Indian east coast about 50 km south of Pondicherry and 210 km
south of Chennai (Madras) located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
The coastal village of Samiyarpettai, with a population of
about
1,729,
lies
midway
between
Cuddalore
and
Virudachalam:
Virudachalam is a town and a municipality and taluk head quarters in Cuddalore district in the state of
Tamil Nadu. The name Virudhachalam is arrived from the two Sanskrit words Vriddham which
means old and Achalam which mean mountain. Vridhagiriswarar Temple is located on the bank of the
river Manimuthar is an ancient Siva temple dedicated to Lord Vrithagiriswarar (Periyamalainathar)
and His consort Virdhambigai (Periyanayaki). The temple is renowned for its architectural marvel
with 72 dance postures of Bharathanatiyam chiseled in the walls of the temple.
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2.9 Tholudur
2.9.1
Tholudhur-Ranjankudi Fort
Tholudur is a village in Mangalur Taluk in the western region of Cuddalore District in Tamil Nadu. It
is located on the National Highway 45 between Tiruchirapalli and Ulunderpet. This place is around 75
km north of Tiruchirapalli and 9 kms from Ranjankudi. It is 228 km far from its State Main City
Chennai.
Ranjankudi Fort is the nearest attraction. It is located 17 km north of Perambalur. The Fort was built
by a Jagirdar under Nawab of Carnatic in 17th century A.D. The Fort walls are built with neatly cut
stone blocks. There are three fortification walls at different heights and the bottom most is the main
rampart. It is oblong on plan with semi circular bastions and encircled by a moat fed by a tank
on the Southern side. The fort contains a palace,
residential buildings, underground chambers, and
mosque and flag mast. The fort was the scene of
the battle of Valikondah between the English
and Mohammad Ali on one side and Chanda
Sahib and the French on the other side in 1751 AD.
This fort is under protection of the Archaeological
survey of India.
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2.9.2
Wellington Lake:
Tittagudi has a reservoir named "Wellington Reservoir" which is located in a nearby Village
"Keelacheruvai. Keelacheruvai is 5 km from Tittagudi next to T.Elamangalam on the way to
Thozhudhur. Wellington Reservoir is the second largest and biggest reservoir in Tamil Nadu next
to Veeranam Reservoir which is in cuddalore district.
2.9.3
The only attraction near Perambalur, This lake falls enroute from Tholudhur to Trichy. The lake just
abuts the National Highway -05 and has potential for development.
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Trichy to Tanjavore
Destination Trichy
Poor solid waste management across the city including the tourist sites.
Lack of basic public / tourist infrastructure facilities at the Jambu Nageshwara temple and
Rockford temple
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Destination Tanjavur
Absence of directional and information Signages in the town indicating the monument
location.
Lack of Budget accommodation in and around Tanjavur for pilgrims visiting the temple
3.3.2
Tanjavur to Kumbakonam
Destination Kumbakonam:
Keeping in view of the importance of the town with many important temples, which have
their own uniqueness being built during the Chola period. It is imperative to restore and
propose sustainable developments at the select temples in the town.
The town lacks direction/information signages and poor solid waste management.
Lack of basic infrastructure facilities for the pilgrims including drinking water facilities and
public convenience.
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3.3.3
Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai
Destination Mayiladuthurai:
Bathing Ghat at the Cauvery river front, located within the town is poorly maintained.
Inadequate accommodation facilities for the pilgrims and tourists within the town.
Destination Vaitheswarankoil:
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3.3.4
Mayiladuthurai to Sirkhazi
Destination Sirkhazi
3.3.5
Sirkhazi to Chidambaram
Destination Chidambaram
There are no directional and information Signages in the town that illustrates
the site
location.
Lakes around Chidambaram are poorly maintained and needs immediate restoration and
rejuvenation
Pitchavaram backwaters area needs further developments to attract and prolong the stay of the
tourists (Domestic and International)
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3.3.6
Chidambaram to Virudachalam
Destination Virudachalam
Inadequate infrastructure facilities for the pilgrims at the two mains temples in Virudachalam
3.3.7
Virudachalam to Tholudur
Destination Tholudur
Approach road to the lake is very poor and needs strengthening for easy access to the tourists
Thirumangalam Lake (near Perambalur) is the only recreational spot in Perambalur and
surroundings Need to be improved by providing adequate basic amenities and facilities for
the locals and the tourists.
25 | P a g e
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
Projects
Implementing Agency
Mode of
funding
Existing
Schemes
Thiruchirapalli
Public
0.20
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.10
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
2.50
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Srirangam Temple
Development of basic amenities
0.50
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
for pilgrims.
Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple
Beautification and lighting in
Adi
Theertha
Teepakulam
( Temple Tank)
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Construction
of
Budget
Accommodation for devotees
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Construction
convenience
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
TTDC
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
of
Public
0.20
CFA
CFA
Covered under
ADB funding
CFA
Development of Childrens park
in 0.2 acre
0.30
TTDC
Public
26 | P a g e
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
Projects
Implementing Agency
Mode of
funding
0.20
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Renovation
Mandapam
0.50
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.05
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
2.00
TTDC
PPP
Solid
Waste
facility
of
Kalyan
Management
Existing
Schemes
Tourist
0.30
TTDC
Public
CFA
Public
CFA
0.20
Development of Steps
0.50
Provision of
Illumination
Lighting
Development
of
Changing Kiosks
and
Dress
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
0.50
Public
CFA
HR&CE/TTDC
0.20
Development of Landscape
0.75
SUB TOTAL
10.20
2.0
Public
TTDC
Public
Tanjavur
Sri Brihadeeshwara Temple & Fort (Temple under ASI Control)
Development of Park
1.00
TTDC
Public
2.00
TTDC
PPP
0.20
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.30
TTDC
Public
Solid
Waste
Facility
0.05
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Management
CFA
1.50
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
CFA
2.50
TTDC
PPP
7.55
Kumbakonam
27 | P a g e
Indicative
Mode of Existing
Implementing Agency
Cost (in Cr.)
funding
Schemes
Arulmigu Kasi Viswanatha Swamy Temple Maha Maha Tank, Kumbakonam
Projects
0.30
HR&CE /TTDC
Public
0.04
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.12
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.03
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.05
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
CFA (TTDC
submitted
report during
2011-12 to GoI
seeking
funding under
Destination
Development
Scheme)
0.05
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.02
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.01
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.002
TTDC
CFA (TTDC
submitted
report during
2011-12 to GoI
seeking
funding under
Destination
Development
Scheme)
0.20
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.05
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.02
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
0.002
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Illumination facilities
Providing sign board
CFA (TTDC
submitted
report during
2011-12 to GoI
seeking
funding under
Destination
Development
Scheme)
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Construction of RCC Pathway
Mandapam
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Covered under
ADB funding
HR&CE/TTDC
Renovation
Mandapam
of
Wooden
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
28 | P a g e
Projects
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
Implementing Agency
Mode of
funding
Existing
Schemes
Public
Public
Public
Public
HR&CE /TTDC
Provision of Drinking Water
Facility
Public Convenience Facilities
Illumination facilities
0.09
0.06
0.03
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Providing
barricading
arrangement with stainless steel
around the ancient painting of
Ramayana Story
0.15
Public
CFA (TTDC
submitted
report during
2011-12 to GoI
seeking
funding under
Destination
Development
Scheme)
HR&CE/TTDC
Providing sign board
0.002
Public
0.05
0.03
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
Strengthening of approach road
(CC pavement) at Nageswaran
Temple north, opposite and
0.30
CFA (TTDC
submitted
report during
2011-12 to GoI
seeking
funding under
Destination
Development
Scheme)
CFA (TTDC
submitted
report during
2011-12 to GoI
seeking
funding under
Destination
Development
Scheme)
Public
29 | P a g e
Projects
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
Implementing Agency
Mode of
funding
Existing
Schemes
cross lanes
HR&CE/TTDC
Improvement of Seik Kulam
0. 25
Public
HR&CE/TTDC
0.002
Public
2.643
4.0
Mayiladuthurai
Development of Pathways /
Landscaping / Lighting
1.50
Mandapam Renovation
1.00
1.50
Development of Pathways /
Landscaping / Lighting
Mandapam Renovation
Covered under
ADB funding
Mayurnathar Temple
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Public
CFA
Public
Public
Public
CFA
HR&CE/TTDC
Temple Tank Development
1.50
Public
Public
1.00
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
CFA
HR&CE/TTDC
0.50
Public
30 | P a g e
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
1.00
SUB TOTAL
12.50
S. No.
5.0
Provision of Signage
Lighting and Illumination
Mode of
funding
Existing
Schemes
Public
Vaitheeswaran Koil
1.00
HR&CE/TTDC
Public
Public
CFA
HR&CE/TTDC
0.50
SUB TOTAL
2.00
6.0
HR&CE/TTDC
Implementing Agency
Public
Sirkazhi
Sattanatha Swamy Temple
HR&CE/TTDC
0.15
0.20
0.50
0.20
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
0.25
Public
Public
Public
Public
CFA
Public
Sirkazhi Beach
1.00
0.50
0.20
0.50
TTDC
TTDC
TTDC
TTDC
Public
CFA
Public
GoTN
Public
CFA
CFA
Public
TTDC
15.00
PPP
Beach Resorts
SUB TOTAL
18.50
6.0
Chidambaram
Pichavaram Backwaters
1.25
TTDC
Public
0.10
0.20
TTDC
TTDC
Public
Public
0.30
TTDC
Public
0.45
TTDC
Public
CFA
31 | P a g e
Projects
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
0.50
0.30
TTDC
TTDC
Mode of
funding
Public
Public
1.00
TTDC
Public
0.80
TTDC
Public
15.00
TTDC
PPP
Implementing Agency
Existing
Schemes
Veranam Lake
Strengthening of Lake Bund
500 meters
Development
of
Decks
Multilevel
Landscaping and Illumination
Development of Food Courts /
Kiosks
Development of boating facility
Seating area
Public Convenience Facility
Development of Amusement
Park at Veranam Lake
1.50
0.75
TTDC
TTDC
Public
Public
CFA
CFA
TTDC
TTDC
Public
CFA
Public
GoTN
0.30
0.15
0.15
TTDC
TTDC
TTDC
Public
Public
Public
25.00
TTDC
PPP
CFA
CFA
CFA
CFA
0.50
0.45
MGR Thittu
Strengthening of approach road
and lighting (Km)
Development of parking area
near MGR statue
Development of boating jetty
At the beach boating jetty
Beach front development
Redevelopment of tourism land
2 to 2.5 acres
Development of Park with
Childrens Play Area
Development of Food Kiosks
Pathways and Lighting
Renovation of Existing Boating
Jetty
0.75
TTDC
Public
0.20
TTDC
Public
0.35
0.40
1.00
TTDC
TTDC
TTDC
Perangipettai
Public
Public
Public
1.00
TTDC
Public
CFA
0.50
0.50
TTDC
TTDC
Public
Public
0.25
TTDC
Public
GoTN
CFA
CFA
CFA
Samiyarpettai
Development of Approach Road
(Kms)
Pathways upto Beachfront
Landscaping and Lighting along
the Pathway
Beach Walk
SUB TOTAL
7.0
Development of Entrance Porch
1.00
TTDC
Public
0.30
TTDC
Public
0.45
TTDC
Public
0.25
55.65
TTDC
Public
Virudachalam
Virdagirishwarar Temple
HR&CE/TTDC
0.02
Public
CFA
CFA
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Projects
Pavements
Development of Parking lot
opposite to the main entrance
SUB TOTAL
8.0
Indicative
Cost (in Cr.)
0.02
0.15
Implementing Agency
HR&CE/TTDC
HR&CE/TTDC
Mode of
funding
Public
Public
0.19
Tholudur
Wellington Lake
TTDC
TTDC
Existing
Schemes
CFA
CFA
GoTN
CFA
CFA
CFA
1.3
111.733
Public Sector
33 | P a g e
Pitchavaram
Chidambaram
Development of Amusement
Park at Veranam Lake
Mode of
funding
Land Availability
status
PPP
PPP
PPP
Land available
PPP
15.00
PPP
25.00
PPP
2.00
Investment (Rs.
Cr.)
Employment
Generated
111.733
87149
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