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.
Plan Khajamalai Dargah
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.
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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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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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Add a nearby businessKhajamalai Dargah — at a glance
Entry: Free
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.
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
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What’s near Khajamalai Dargah

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.
2.0 km · 25 min walk · straight line
A historic stone gateway that was one of the principal entrances to the old Tiruchirappalli Fort complex around the Rock Fort. It is the most substantial surviving remnant of the fort, once enclosed by a roughly 16 km wall. The gate stands near the Teppakulam and Rock Fort as a reminder of the city's fortified colonial-era past.
3.1 km · ~8 min by auto · straight lineA heritage centre showcasing the history of the Golden Rock railway workshop, one of the oldest and largest locomotive workshops of Southern Railway, with vintage engines and workshop artifacts.
4.0 km · ~10 min by auto · straight lineThe tomb complex of the 11th-century Sufi saint Sultan Syed Shah Mutaharuddin, known as Nathar Vali, and one of the most important Muslim pilgrimage sites in Tamil Nadu. Built over his grave during the Chola period, it later gained a prominent 70-foot dome added by the 18th-century ruler Chanda Sahib. Its annual Urs festival during Ramzan draws large crowds of pilgrims from many communities.
5.2 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
A Paadal Petra Sthalam Shiva temple built on a rocky hillock beside the Uyyakondan channel of the Kaveri, revered in the 7th-century Tevaram hymns. Shiva is worshipped here as Uyyakondan (Ujjivanathar) with his consort Anjanakshi. The four-acre temple has concentric granite walls and inscriptions recording a crown gifted by the Chola queen Sembiyan Mahadevi.
5.2 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
A district museum housed in the historic Chokkanatha Nayak Palace, exhibiting archaeological finds, stone sculpture, pottery and palm-leaf manuscripts from the Trichy region.
5.4 km · ~13 min by auto · straight line
A 19th-century church near the Rock Fort built in French Gothic architectural style, among the oldest and most photographed churches of its kind in the region.
5.5 km · ~14 min by auto · straight line
One of the 108 Divya Desams (Thirukkozhi), dedicated to Vishnu as Azhagiya Manavalan and Goddess Kamalavalli Nachiyar. It is the only Divya Desam where the presiding goddess has a north-facing shrine. Uraiyur, the ancient early Chola capital, is revered as the birthplace of the Alvar saint Thiruppan Alvar.
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight lineThe ancient capital of the early Chola dynasty, mentioned in Ashokan-era inscriptions and historically famed for its cotton weaving; today a residential locality dotted with old temples like the Vekkali Amman and Ardhanareeswarar shrines.
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight line
A 275 ft rock outcrop with 437 rock-cut steps leading to the Ucchi Pillaiyar and Thayumanaswamy temples, the most iconic landmark of Trichy and among the oldest rock formations in the world.
5.7 km · ~14 min by auto · straight lineA Ganesha shrine at the summit of the Rock Fort, reached via the 437 rock-cut steps, offering panoramic views of Srirangam, the Cauvery river, and the Trichy skyline.
5.8 km · ~14 min by auto · straight lineAn ancient roofless-sanctum Shakti temple in Uraiyur, the historic capital of the early Chola dynasty, dedicated to the goddess believed to have blessed the Cholas before battle.
7.1 km · ~18 min by auto · straight lineWhere Khajamalai Dargah is
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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