What to expect
Khajamalai Dargah
A dargah set on a small hillock in the Khajamalai suburb of Trichy, where the Sufi saint Khwaja Syed Ahmadullah Shah is interred. It was established in memory of the saint who came to Tiruchirappalli to pay respects to Baba Nathar Vali. It is one of the older Muslim shrines in the city and a local pilgrimage spot.
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Khajamalai Dargah
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKhajamalai
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Khajamalai Dargah is planned from Khajamalai, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Khajamalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Khajamalai or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, 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 Khajamalai DargahSeasonal guide
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Today at Khajamalai Dargah
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 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.
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Top experiences around Khajamalai
One more place around Khajamalai worth a day of its own.
museumAnna Science Centre and Planetarium
2.0 km · 25 min walk
A science museum and planetarium run by the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, inaugurated on 10 June 1999. It features science and technology exhibition halls and a planetarium with shows in Tamil and English. It is a popular educational attraction for students and families in the district.
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Khajamalai Dargah — at a glance
Timings5 AM to 9 PM
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Khajamalai Dargah
In Tiruchirappalli city, about 4 km from the centre; nearest railway Tiruchirappalli Jn (~5 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~6 km.
Getting around Khajamalai Dargah
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 Khajamalai Dargah
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Nearby
What’s near Khajamalai Dargah
templeAzhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple / Kamalavalli Nachiyar (Uraiyur) 5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight line
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Where Khajamalai Dargah is
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Khajamalai Dargah — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Khajamalai Dargah?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Khajamalai Dargah?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5 AM to 9 PM.
How do I reach Khajamalai Dargah?
Base yourself in Khajamalai or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, 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 Khajamalai Dargah?
About an hour.
What else is near Khajamalai Dargah?
Nearby you can pair Anna Science Centre and Planetarium (2.0 km), Main Guard Gate (3.1 km), Railway Heritage Centre / Golden Rock Railway Museum (4.0 km), Nathar Shah Dargah (Nathar Vali Dargah) (5.2 km).
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