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Sriperumbudurதிருப்பெரும்புதூர்
Half a day is enough: see the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial and the Adikesava Perumal temple, then move on to Kanchipuram or Chennai. Not a base.
Sriperumbudur is a town in Kanchipuram district, northern Tamil Nadu, known as the site where Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated during a political campaign on 21 May 1991; the spot was turned into a memorial in 2003. The other sight is the Adikesava Perumal temple, held to be the birthplace of Ramanuja, the exponent of Vishishtadvaita philosophy. Distance to Chennai, the town's other draws and how much else there is for visitors: check.
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sriperumbudur100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sriperumbudur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetySafe for daytime visits.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 All emergencies (India) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMAA Chennai International Airport (check).
- Getting aroundcheckAuto-rickshaws and taxis are the usual way around; whether the two main sights are walkable from each other, and which buses serve the town: check.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealIdli or dosa at a roadside stallcheck
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (Sriperumbudur to Kanchipuram)check
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAA Chennai International Airport (check)
Map of Sriperumbudur
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Sriperumbudur
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Tambaram · 18 km straight line
- Mangadu · 19 km straight line
- Tiruvallur · 20 km straight line
- Kanchipuram · 30 km straight line
- Chengalpattu · 31 km straight line
- Covelong · 35 km straight line
- Chennai · 37 km straight line
- Tiruttani · 42 km straight line
Weather and climate
Sriperumbudur: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis are the usual way around; whether the two main sights are walkable from each other, and which buses serve the town: check.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: check
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Museums, beaches and colonial architecture; journey time and service: check.
Mahabalipuram
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Shore temples and rock-cut monuments; journey time and service: check.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sriperumbudur town centre
Accommodation options: check. Many visitors stay in Chennai or Kanchipuram instead.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
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- Mid
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- High
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Trip budget
| Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Taxi from Chennai airport to Sriperumbudur1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Auto-rickshaw from town centre to memorial1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹450 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,480 per person per day, bed included | ₹4,950≈ US$60 |
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2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (1 L) | check |
| Idli or dosa at a roadside stall | check |
| Auto-rickshaw (town centre to memorial) | check |
| Taxi (Sriperumbudur to Kanchipuram) | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The memorial is a solemn site; dress and behave respectfully.
- Temple opening hours, including any midday closure: check locally.
- ATM availability near the memorial: check before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All emergencies (India)
- 112
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Sriperumbudurதிருப்பெரும்புதூர்
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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவு செய்துTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- All emergencies (India)112
Embassy
The US Consulate General is in Chennai; most other countries have consulates in Chennai or embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chennai airport → Sriperumbudur, taxi: check
- Sriperumbudur → Kanchipuram, bus: check
Say or show
- வணக்கம் — Hello / Namaste (vanakkam)
- நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
- எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvalavu)
- நினைவிடம் எங்கே? — Where is the memorial? (ninaividam engay)
- எனக்கு டாக்சி வேண்டும் — I need a taxi (enakku taxi vendum)
- கார்டு மூலம் செலுத்தலாமா? — Can I pay by card? (card moolam seluthalama)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sriperumbudur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the memorial and temple.
- Eat pages with last-order times for the highway restaurants.
- Golden-hour and monsoon arrival fixtures for the memorial.
Sources
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