Viluppuram — Travel Guide
Viluppuram is a municipality and the administrative headquarters of Viluppuram district, the largest district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The Chola were the early rulers. Among these rulers, Karikala Chola was the most famous and powerful. For a short period, the Cholas were overthrown by Simhavishnu Pallava and the Region came under the Pallava rule for sometime. Vijayalaya Chola again revived Chola rule. This was the beginning of great Chola Empire. The later Chola rulers were weak and the power passed on to the hands of Eastern Chalukyas. Cholas regained their lost position but with the rise of Jatavarman Sundara Pandya-1 (1251 A.D), Chola supremacy came to an end.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport.
By Train
The railway junction in Villupuram is one of the major stop where all the trains available.
Shopping in Viluppuram 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 Viluppuram to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Viluppuram means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Viluppuram is the most important activitie
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