10 Things to do in Cuddalore That You Shouldn't Miss

September 9, 2021 Stefan Strunk

Cuddalore /kʌdəˈlɔːr/ ( listen) is a city which is the headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Scholars believe the name Cuddalore is derived from Koodalur, meaning confluence in Tamil. While the early history of Cuddalore remains unclear, the town first rose to prominence during the reign of Pallavas and Medieval Cholas. After the fall of Cholas, the town was ruled by various dynasties like Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thajavur Marathas, Tipu Sultan, French and the British Empire. Cuddalore was the scene of Seven Years' War and the Battle of Cuddalore in 1758 between the French and British. It has been a part of independent India since 1947. During the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, Cuddalore was one of the affected towns, with 572 casualties.
Restaurants in Cuddalore

1. Bhuvaraha Swami Temple

Cuddalore 607001 India
Excellent
69%
Good
31%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Bhuvaraha Swami Temple

Reviewed By mannaiprak - Sriperumbudur, India

Visited this temple of human body with varaha(pig)faced structure. Excellent car ongs are there from the entrance arch itself. A female with front and back view excellently carved with fine details like long hair dressing with twisted pattern usual in south indian women folk ....very nice

2. Devanathaswamy Temple

Thiruvahindrapuram, Cuddalore India +91 4142 287 515 [email protected] http://www.devanathaswamytemple.org
Excellent
67%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
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0%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Devanathaswamy Temple

Reviewed By raghuramank

It is our usual practice to visit a temple on our vacation. This time it was tiruvaheendirapuram, near cuddalore. Got a good darshan of the lord. Climbed a lttle on stairs to see Lakshmi Hyagreevar. Its a quaint temple town

3. Pichavaram

near Chidambaram, Cuddalore India +91 96004 00577
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
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0%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Pichavaram

Reviewed By Venkatsai2197

U will save this trip forever,the prestine beauty of these Mangroves will be soothing to your eyes. Two Suggessions- 1)Avoid going in Summers,becz its Tamil Nadu and heat will be extreme. 2)Carry Odomas(Mosquito Repellent Cream) for Boating in Mangroves.(Thank me Later)

4. Veeratteswarar Temple

Near Panruti, Cuddalore India
Excellent
38%
Good
63%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Veeratteswarar Temple

5. Padaleeswarar Temple

Near Thirupathiripuliyur Railway Station, Cuddalore India
Excellent
65%
Good
35%
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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Padaleeswarar Temple

6. Sri Valli Devashena Shiva Subramanya Swamy Temple

Subramanya Swamy Temple, Cuddalore 607104 India +91 81447 65097
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Sri Valli Devashena Shiva Subramanya Swamy Temple

7. Singirikudi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple

Situated between Pondycherry and Cuddalore, Cuddalore India 91413261875
Excellent
55%
Good
45%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Singirikudi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami Temple

8. Sri Veeratteswarar Temple

Tiruvadhigai, Cuddalore 607 106 India
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Sri Veeratteswarar Temple

9. Veeranam Lake

14 km SSW of Chidambaram, Cuddalore India
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
15%
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0%
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1%
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Veeranam Lake

Reviewed By TraavelGeek - Bengaluru, India

If you are looking for something close to nature and away from the maddening crowd then Veeranam lake is the place you should not miss. Tucked away for an hour's drive from Cuddalore is this beautiful place that supplies water to Chennai. The other side of the lake has a huge mangrove forest. There is a drive surrounding the lake for 1.5 kms and is worth exploring. It also attracts many species of birds. It is a perfect photo op destination where you will rarely find tourists. We went during the peak tourist season of Christmas and we were the only ones.

10. Silver Beach

Cuddalore Road, Cuddalore India
Excellent
14%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 29 reviews

Silver Beach

Reviewed By VaisakhC1 - Bengaluru, India

A silent beach with calm and fresh atmosphere,better to visit morning if you are need to spend more time. good for family.

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