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Perumbalai Archaeological Site
Perumbalai is an Iron Age / early-historic archaeological site where Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology excavations uncovered hundreds of artifacts, including terracotta figurines and potsherds bearing geometric symbols. Some findings have been dated to around the 6th century BCE. The excavation report, 'Excavations at Perumbalai, 2022', was released by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2024.
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Perumbalai Archaeological Site
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePerumbalai
DistrictDharmapuri
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Perumbalai Archaeological Site is planned from Perumbalai, one of the travel bases in Dharmapuri district. Use Perumbalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Perumbalai or nearby in Dharmapuri, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Perumbalai Archaeological Site
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Perumbalai Archaeological Site — at a glance
TimingsOpen access; best visited during daylight hours
Best timeNovember to February (cool, dry season)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Perumbalai Archaeological Site
About 30 km from Dharmapuri town near Pennagaram; Dharmapuri railway station (Salem-Bangalore line) ~30 km; nearest airports Salem (SXV) ~85 km and Bengaluru (BLR) ~120 km.
Getting around Perumbalai Archaeological Site
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Perumbalai Archaeological Site
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Perumbalai Archaeological Site — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Perumbalai Archaeological Site?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Perumbalai Archaeological Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open access; best visited during daylight hours.
How do I reach Perumbalai Archaeological Site?
Base yourself in Perumbalai or nearby in Dharmapuri, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Perumbalai Archaeological Site?
About an hour.
What else is near Perumbalai Archaeological Site?
Nearby you can pair Thoppur Ghat (13.2 km), Hanuman Theertham (18.3 km), Hogenakkal Falls (24.9 km), Chenraya Perumal Temple (28.0 km).
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Perumbalai Archaeological Site guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Perumbalai Archaeological Site itself yet. These cover Perumbalai, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Tamil Nadu-wide guides & itineraries
Route-level itineraries and practical guides for the rest of Tamil Nadu.
