Why visit Erode
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cauvery Bridge, Government Museum, Erode, Mahakavi Bharathi Memorial Library and VOC Park, Erode.
Weather in Erode
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About Erode
Erode (Tamil: [iːɾoːɽɯ]; īrōṭu), is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Kaveri river and is surrounded by the Western Ghats. It is the seventh largest urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative capital of Erode district and is administered by the Erode Municipal Corporation which was established in 2008.
From the Wikipedia article Erode (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Erode on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do6
Sri Sakthi Cinemas (Formerly Abirami & Devi Abirami Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.1 km
Mettur Road, Erode
Museums and landmarks4
Government Museum, Erode
Museum · 1.3 km
Archaeological Museum in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Thanthai Periyar Memorial House தந்தை பெரியார் நினைவு இல்லம்
Monument and historic site · 0.6 km
Periyar Street
Mo-Su 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes14
Chimney
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 km
21 Old Railway Station Rd., Erode
12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:00
2 more on the map.
History
During Sangam period, the region formed a part of the Kongu Nadu region ruled by Cheras and then by Kalabhras. The region came under the Pandyas around 590 CE. Afterward, it was ruled by Rashtrakutas and by Cholas from the 10th to early 13th century. Erode was annexed by Vijayanagara Empire in 1378 CE till 1559 CE. After the Vijayanagara Empire fell in the 17th century, the Madurai Nayaks established their state as an independent kingdom introducing the Palayakkarar system. Erode became a part of the Hindu Wodeyar-ruled Mysore Kingdom in the early 1700s CE before coming under the control of the British East India Company with Maharaja of Mysore still as a nominal ruler. Erode remained under British Colonial rule until the Indian independence in 1947.
From the History section of Erode on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship7
Vinayagar Temple
Place of worship · Holy Place. Hindu People Worship Temple. Ancient Temple · 2.6 km
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare164
Vanjee Multispecality Dental Centre
Hospital · 1.6 km
147 Chinnamuthu main street, Erode
Map of Erode
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Getting there and nearby towns
Salem Airport (SXV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 61 km away.
- Vīrappanchathiram 2 km northwest, about 2 min by car
- Sūrampatti 2 km southwest, about 2 min by car
- Kāsipālaiyam 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Brāhmana Periya Agrahāram 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- Periya Semūr 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Pallipalayam 5 km northeast, about 5 min by car
- Ālampālaiyam 5 km northeast, about 5 min by car
- Tindal 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Sūryampālaiyam 7 km north, about 7 min by car
- Salem 58 km northeast, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cauvery at Erode, Kamal Chid, Public domain
- Erode, 18 Alahiri Str - Ramanujan birth place, Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erode, 18 Alahiri Str - Ramanujan birth place 2, Vassia Atanassova - Spiritia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 001 Government museum, Erode, on the way 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- 002 Government museum, Erode, opposite 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- 006 Government museum, Erode, 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- 007 Government museum, Erode, 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- 004 Government museum, Erode, 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- 005 Government museum, Erode, 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- 003 Government museum, Erode, 2022 july 22, Info-farmer, CC0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135255, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134547, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134527, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134940, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134746, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134753, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134357, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134243, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134619, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134424, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134559, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134623, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134312, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134909, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134458, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135450, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134536, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134725, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134254, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135129, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134933, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135339, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135414, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134413, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135431, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 134352, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CSI Brough Memorial Church, Rajasekar Stephenraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cauvery River bridge, Lingeswaran Marimuthukumar, CC BY 2.0
- Panangkizhangu Palm Stem, Nundhaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parhelion 1, Challiyil Eswaramangalath Pavithran Vipin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Government Museum, Erode JEG 20231126 135858, PJeganathan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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