famous road
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
A UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Avinashi
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
About Avinashi
Avinashi sits on the route: 10 minutes from Palangarai, 58km from Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
Avinashi is in Tamil Nadu, India, with about 29,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Palangarai, about 4 km away.
Avinashi () (previously known as Thirupukkoliyur) is a municipality in the Tiruppur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Avinashi is one among the nine taluks of the district. It is one of the most popular pilgrim destinations in the Western Tamil Nadu region. It is located off of National Highway NH544, whichRead more
bypasses the town. The history of the town is centered around the Avinasilingeswarar temple. The town was previously a part of the Coimbatore(Kovai) district until Tirupur was carved out as a separate district from the erstwhile districts of Coimbatore and Erode. It is a stopping place for vehicles travelling from the western part of Tamil Nadu to Chennai and Cochin. Avinashi Taluk has one municipality and Block Panchayat by administration. Avinashi Block Panchayat has 19 wards along with 31 Village Panchayats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Avinashi?
Within an hour or so of Avinashi: Nilgiri Mountain Railway (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Avinashi?
The nearest famous roads are Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Valparai Forty Hairpin Bends and Kolli Hills 70 Hairpin Road.
Where is Avinashi?
Avinashi is in Tamil Nadu, India, about 4 km from Palangarai.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 28,868
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 11.1930, 77.2686
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Worth the detour from Avinashi
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving roads near Avinashi
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 58 kmNilgiri Mountain RailwayA UNESCO heritage rack railway climbing through tea plantations and eucalyptus forests from Mettupalayam to the hill station of Ooty.
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