Palakkarai, Tiruchirappalli

#41 among attractions in Tiruchirappalli

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Palakkarai is a neighbourhood of the Indian city of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It is the main residential and densely populated area in the city, including many slums. Many city buses ply through this area. A famous historical church is also located here, which is visited by many foreigners. It is situated in the southern part of the city. It is served by a railway station. ()

Coordinates: 10°48'32"N, 78°41'45"E

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Palakkarai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli Fort.

~950 ftNE
Church
Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirappalli
5 min walk • The Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirappalli is one of five Roman Catholic minor basilicas in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India.
1.1 miN
Museum, Natural history museum, Archaeological museum
Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli
29 min walk • The Government Museum, Tiruchirappalli is a heritage centre at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.It is situated at Rani Mangammal Mahal in Bharathidasansan town, near the super bazaar.The nearest landmark is Rockfort temple.
1.1 miSW
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Tiruchirappalli Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli
27 min walk • The Tiruchirappalli Cantonment is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Tiruchirappalli. It originated as a cantonment of the Madras Regiment in the 18th century. Most of the hotels and restaurants and the main tourist office and post office of Tiruchirappalli are located here.
0.8 miW
Forts and castles
Tiruchirappalli Fort, Tiruchirappalli
20 min walk • Tiruchirappalli Fort is a dilapidated fort in India which once protected the Old City of Trichy encompassing Big Bazaar Street, Singarathope, Bishop Heber School, Teppakulam and Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort.
1.1 miSW
Museum
Railway Heritage Centre, Tiruchirappalli
28 min walk • The Railway Heritage Centre is a railway museum–cum–heritage centre for rail exhibits at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
1 miN
Market, Shopping
Gandhi Market, Tiruchirappalli
25 min walk • Gandhi Market officially called as Mahatma Gandhi Market, is a wholesale farmers' market in the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India.
0.5 miN
Memorial
World War I Memorial, Tiruchirappalli
12 min walk • World War I Memorial, located opposite to Gandhi Market, Tiruchirappalli in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, is war memorial dedicated for the soldiers of Trichinopoly.
0.9 miNW
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Tennur, Tiruchirappalli
23 min walk • Tennur is one of the important business localities in the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated close to the Mahatma Gandhi market and forms a part of the Abhishekapuram zone of the Tiruchirappalli Municipal Corporation.
0.7 miSE
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Sangiliyandapuram, Tiruchirappalli
19 min walk • Sangiliyandapuram is a neighbourhood in the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu...
0.5 miNE
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Varahaneri, Tiruchirappalli
13 min walk • Varahaneri is a neighbourhood in the Indian city of Tiruchirappalli. It is the birthplace of the Indian independence activist V. V. S. Aiyar. The Holy Redeemers Church is situated here.
1.2 miE
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Senthaneerpuram, Tiruchirappalli
31 min walk • Senthaneerpuram is an industrial neighbourhood in the city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India. It forms a part of the Golden Rock zone of the Tiruchirappalli Municipal Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palakkarai?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of the Holy Redeemer, Tiruchirappalli (5 min walk), Beema Nagar, Tiruchirappalli (10 min walk), World War I Memorial, Tiruchirappalli (12 min walk), Varahaneri, Tiruchirappalli (13 min walk).

How to get to Palakkarai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palakkarai:

Train

Tiruchchirappalli Palakarai (4 min walk)
Tiruchchirappalli Junction (32 min walk)

Bus

bus stop (29 min walk)
Omni Bus stand (31 min walk)