Pudukkottai — Travel Guide
Pudukkottai is the administrative headquarters of Pudukkottai District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the banks of River Vellar, it has been ruled, at different times, by the Early Pandyas, Thondaimans, and the British. The people in the city are employed majorly in teritiary sector activities. Tamil Nadu's first women Asiad Santhi Soundarajan is from Pudukkottai. . The history of Pudukottai dates back to the Pandya rulers and it is proved that this state had business connections with the ancient Romans. A coin of the Roman emperor Augustus has been found in Pudukottai as well. Over the ages, Pudukottai had undergone a series of dynasties including the Cholas, the Pallavas, the Hoysalas as well as the Vijayanagara rulers.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport to Puddukottai is at Thirichirapalli.
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Pudukkottai from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Pudukkottai is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Pudukkottai to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in
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