Alanganallur
The district headquarters Madurai city is 16 km away from this town. Alagar kovil is also near by, within 18 km.  Nearby places which attracts tourist are : The Thadakai Amman falls, Kodaikanal, Vaigai dam, Kumbakarai falls and Kutladampatti. There is a small dam named Sathiyar near Palamedu.