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An Abode Of The
Indian National Bird
Viralimalai is a
small town situated at a distance of 30-kms from Tiruchirapalli and
40-kms from Pudukkottai. It is famous for its Murugan temple and the
Peacock sanctuary. The town is bestowed with a large number of wild
peacocks, which roam around the Murugan temple.
The sanctuary is
one of the best places to watch peacocks. There are at least six species
of peacock pheasants distributed throughout South East Asia, though the
Palawan Peacock Pheasant or "Tandikan" (Polyplectron Emphanum)
is by far the most spectacularly coloured of these beautiful birds.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: The nearest
airport is at Tiruchirapalli (30-km).
Rail:
Tiruchirapalli junction is a main junction on the southern railway. It
connects Chennai, Chidambaram, Madurai, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi,
Kollam, Rameswaram, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Kochi , Kanyakumari and
Mangalore. Pudukkottai is also well connected by rail with the important
places within and beyond the state.
Road: There are
regular buses from Tiruchirapalli, Pudukkottai and the neighbouring
towns to Viralimalai.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is
available at the hotels in Tiruchirapalli and Pudukkottai.
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