Viluppuram is a beautiful city located in Tamil Nadu, India, and is home to a wide array of attractions that are sure to captivate visitors. From the stunning Muthupet Mangrove Forest to the ancient Rock Cut Cave, there are plenty of activities to explore and experience while visiting Viluppuram. Furthermore, visitors can also take a tour of the Jambukeswarar Temple and the Thiruvakkarai Agnipureeswarar Temple, go shopping at the Chinnamalai Market, admire the beauty of the Keeripallam Dam ... Viluppuram district, also known as Villupuram district or Vizhuppuram district, is one of the 38 districts that make up the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded on 30 September 1993, prior to which it was part of the Cuddalore district. [2] Vizhuppuram district lies in the way of the national highway connecting Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, and contains historical landmarks like the 500 year-old Gingee Fort. Villupuram hosts some of the popular tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu. The iconic Gingee fort may be a far cry from its glorious past, still it treasures a lot in the form of temples, granaries and walls. It stands testimony to the ravages of invasions, wars and battles the structure had endured for centuries. History And Geography Viluppuram District lies between 11 38 25N and 12 20 44 S 78 15 00 W and 79 42 55 E with an area of 7222.03 Hec. It was carved out from the South Arcot District on 30.09.1993 and was rehristened as Viluppuram District. The residual part of the erstwhile South Arcot district was named as Cuddalore District. It is surrounded on East and South by Cuddalore District. The West by Salem and Dharmapuri District and on the North by Thiruvannamalai and Kanchipuram District ...
