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Krishnagiri Tour Packages

Krishnagiri Tourism

The town of Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu is a must-visit for a discerning traveler, with its natural scenery and an abundance of black granite. Literally, the word Krishnagiri translates to "Black Hill"-"Krishna" means black" and "Giri" means mountain. Krishnagiri is very famous for its mango production, which is why it is also called the Own Land of the Mangoes. From forts and rivers to temples and museums, to the wonders of nature, This city is certainly one of the must-see places in Tamil Nadu: a perfect mix of natural beauty and historical wonders. Whether it's breathtaking scenery or ancient temples, vast museums, lush green valleys, family holiday picnic spots, Krishnagiri has it all. Carbon dating and rock carvings found by archaeologists indicate the presence of the city since the Paleolithic Period.

Krishnagiri Dam : Krishnagiri dam is situated 10 km away from Krishnagiri between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri and the river thenpennai supplies the dam with water sources, this dam was built by Tamilnadu thiru's former chief minister in 1955-1957. With the aid of this dam, Kamaraj benefited from thousands of acres of irrigated land around Krishnagiri. This dam park about 50 Acre land area on either side is decked with beautiful kids playing equipment in the flower gardens.

Krishnagiri Museum: The Krishnagiri Museum is situated along Gandhi Road near the Apsara Theatre. It was opened in 1993 as the 12th District Museum. This museum shows objects from the fields of Art and Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany and Zoology. Hero Stones, which were collected from various parts of this district, are the most important exhibits of this Museum.


Visitors will learn about the history of the district of Krishnagiri from the Paleolithic era through the Neolithic and Megalithic to the modern period through the exhibits shown here. Neolithic instruments collected from Katheri, Gangaleri, Thogarapplli, Paiyur, Kokkikalpodu, Modhur, Gollahalli and Vellolai are seen. Paleolithic instruments collected from Varattanappalli and Kappalvadi.


After the Neolithic culture, Krishnagiri district was populated by Megalithic individuals. In this district, megalithic culture was understood by its various kinds of burial systems, paintings on rock and dolmens, and the appearance of iron artefacts with black and red ware pottery. Various forms of Beemandapalli megalithic pottery and images of rock paintings of Periyakottappalli and Krishnagiri Hill and Mallasandram dolmens are displayed in this museum.


The Sangam age was followed by the Megalithic period. The erection of hero stones is mentioned elaborately in Sangam literature. Hero stones were erected to honour the valiant deeds of a warrior who died on the battlefield. Hero stones like this are abundant in the district of Krishnagiri. Sulagiri, Kathadikuppam, Chinnakothur, Emakkalnattham, Kodiyalam, Londenpet and Pennesvaramadam, hero stones brought from Beemandapalli, are shown here. Direction


The Chinnakothur hero stone carved with inscription marks that the individual died in a battle at Karuvayanpalli after killing a horse. Rajamahendra Chola (1062) stone inscription from Beemandapalli displayed adjacent to the Hero Stone informs that Sati (Theeppanjaal) was committed by Seramakkan's wife of a warrior who died in the battle at Koodumukki. The gift of akaram (agraharam) refers to another inscription from the Karakkuppam of the Vijayanagar period. The inscription from Pochampalli refers to a gift made for the welfare of Hoysala King Someesvara Deva on his 13th regnal year by Thavana Dandanayaka to Thiruvanatheesvarar temple.

Places to visit in Krishnagiri

Thally Garden : Thally Garden and Lake is situated 25 km from Krishnagiri, 77 km from Hosur. Thally village is absolutely surrounded by numerous hill stations in Denkannikottai thaluk, this place is situated 1000 ft above sea level, salubrious weather remembers England climate, so we name this place "Little England" during the British regime onwards. This good climate yields to the formers to grow vegetables, fruits, flowers. Hosur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Bangalore tourists often visit this location to enjoy this climate.

Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet Tirth Dham : Sri Vasanth Gurudev-Ji founded Krishnagiri Shaktipeetam, dedicated to Sri Padmavathi Devi, and it focuses on Sri Parshwanath Bhagwan's Mathru Upasana, the 23rd Tirthankara of the 24 Thirthankars of Jainism. Krishnagiri Shaktipeetam is located in Orappam Village, 7 km away from Krishnagiri City.

Rayakottah : One of the protected historic monuments is Rayakottah. Rayakottah is a fort on the hill which resisted the wars of Mysore. For the British, who were stationed at this fort until 1861, it was a strategic fort. Rayakottah, which marks the Palghat Plateau boundary, is 30 km away from Hosur.

Krishnagiri Reservoir Project (KRP Dam) : At a distance of 7 km from Krishnagiri city, this Dam is located between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. The Krishnagiri Reservoir Project is being constructed across the Thenpennai River to fulfill Krishnagiri's irrigation goal. As it has landscaped gardens and lush greenery, the Krishnagiri Reservoir Project is also a popular picnic spot.

Krishnagiri Tourist attractions

Venugopala Swami temple : A famous destination at Krishnagiri, which is located in Thali, is the Venugopala Swami temple. This temple is renowned for its annual Car or Chariot Festival that takes place during the month of May.

Mallachandram : One of the protected sites in Tamil Nadu, preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India, is Mallachandram. The burial chambers of the megalithic people are these dolmens. In Mallachandram, approximately 100 dolmens were found, which are categorized by the archaeological department into four classes.


Arulmigu Maragathamigai Chandra Choodeshwara temple :Located on a hill on Krishnagiri - Bangalore Road N.H 7, this Shiva temple is a frequent destination for people from both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The temple also has a children's park and an observatory in the vicinity, set up by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department.

Kelavarapalli Reservoir : At a distance of 10 km from Hosur and 8 km from Karnataka, the Kelavarapalli Reservoir Project or Kelavarapalli Dam is located across the Ponniar River from the eastern slopes of the Chennakesava Hills. The 1995-built Kelavarapalli Reservoir Project has become a popular picnic spot in Hosur. It is noted for the park and landscaped gardens for its children.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Krishnagiri Sightseeing Day 2 - Krishnagiri Sightseeing