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Paiyampalli
A village in Tirupathur taluk that is one of Tamil Nadu's important prehistoric sites, excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India under S. R. Rao in 1964-65 and 1967-68. The digs revealed a Neolithic habitation level dated around 1390 BCE overlaid by a Megalithic period, with charred horse gram and green gram and black-and-red ware pottery. It documents one of the earliest farming settlements in northern Tamil Nadu.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseNatrampalli
DistrictTirupathur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Paiyampalli is planned from Natrampalli, one of the travel bases in Tirupathur district. Use Natrampalli for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Natrampalli or nearby in Tirupathur, 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 PaiyampalliSeasonal guide
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Today at Paiyampalli
Sunrise6:05 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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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Paiyampalli — at a glance
TimingsOpen ground; daylight hours
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Paiyampalli
In Tirupathur taluk near Natrampalli; nearest railway Tirupathur / Jolarpettai junction (~15-20 km); Bengaluru airport (BLR) ~120 km
Getting around Paiyampalli
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 Paiyampalli
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Paiyampalli — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Paiyampalli?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Paiyampalli?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open ground; daylight hours.
How do I reach Paiyampalli?
Base yourself in Natrampalli or nearby in Tirupathur, 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 Paiyampalli?
About an hour.
What else is near Paiyampalli?
Nearby you can pair Tirupathur town (3.5 km), Jolarpettai (7.0 km), Sri Vekkaliamman Temple, Kandili (7.7 km), Jalagamparai Falls (9.1 km).
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Paiyampalli guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Paiyampalli itself yet. These cover Natrampalli, 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.
