Swamithoppe is a town that is situated in Kanyakumari in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is a small village that attracts many visitors every year. Its main strength and popularity arises from the fact that this small village was the place where the Ayyavazhi religion was founded in the 19th century. In fact many followers of this religion today still pilgrimage over there in order to fulfill their religious requirements.
Situated at a distance of 50 km from Chidambaram is the city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram which used to be the capital of the Chola King Rajendra I. There is a splendid Shiva temple constructed by the Chola king and it attracts a number of tourists.
150 km from Chidambaram is the Kalvarayam Hills. The sprawling hills have two waterfalls embedded in the hills.
About 40 km from Chidambaram is Tarangambadi which used to be a Danish settlement area. There is a 17th century Dansborg fort built by Ore Gedde, commander of the Royal Danish Navy here.
Yadiyur is located at a distance of 52 km from Tumkur and 90 km from Bangalore on Mangalore - Bangalore highway. Yadiyur is one of the important pilgrim centres of Karnataka. The Siddhalingeshvara temple found here is a large Dravidian structure and it attracts devotees all through the year. The annual car festival is held during the bright half of Chaitra month of Hindu calendar.
Known for its pomegranates, this developing town is home to one of the finest Hill Forts built by the Vijayanagar Kings. Jain Basadis and other temples adorn the place.
Neemari is another picturesque garden on Chohatan route, 23 km away from Barmer. An old swimming pool is an attraction.
Once called Viranipur, this 12trh century village lies on the slope of a hill called Nagar - Ki - Bhakarian, 9km away from Baltra. The village has three Jain temples. The biggest of these is the one dedicated to Nakoda Parsvanath. A Vishnu Temple is also worth visiting.
Vilangankunnu is a small hill station, about 7 kms from Thrissur, used as a destination by locals for picnics.
Situated on the way to Nelliampathy, the Pothundy Reservoir Complex is a charm.