What to expect
Poombarai Village
A scenic terraced-farming village about 20 km from Kodaikanal, set at roughly 1,920 metres in the Palani Hills. It is renowned for its layered step-farming fields and for its garlic and vegetable cultivation. The village is home to the ancient Kuzhanthai Velappar temple and offers sweeping valley views.
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePoombarai
DistrictDindigul
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Poombarai Village is planned from Poombarai, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Poombarai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Poombarai or nearby in Dindigul, 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.
Weather in Poombarai VillageSeasonal guide
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Today at Poombarai Village
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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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Poombarai Village — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeSeptember to May
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Poombarai Village
Poombarai village ~20 km from Kodaikanal town; nearest railhead Kodaikanal Road (~95 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~135 km.
Getting around Poombarai Village
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 Poombarai Village
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Poombarai Village — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Poombarai Village?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Poombarai Village?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
How do I reach Poombarai Village?
Base yourself in Poombarai or nearby in Dindigul, 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 Poombarai Village?
About an hour.
What else is near Poombarai Village?
Nearby you can pair Kuzhandai Velappar Temple, Poombarai (5.2 km), Mannavanur Lake (6.2 km), Moir Point (6.8 km), Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (6.8 km).
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Poombarai Village guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Poombarai Village itself yet. These cover Poombarai, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Image credits
- Poombarai Village:Aditya36subu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0