The 15 Best Day Trips from Nāgercoil
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Nāgercoil, India, led by Tirunelveli, Thiruvananthapuram, Thoothukudi. The closest is Neyyāttinkara, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Nāgercoil at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirunelveli | 67 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 63 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Thoothukudi | 101 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Kollam | 122 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Sivakasi | 147 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Rajapalayam | 142 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kovilpatti | 120 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Kadayanallur | 100 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Neyyāttinkara | 45 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Srivilliputhur | 150 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Thenkasi | 88 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Puliyankudi | 111 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Nedumangād | 67 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Sankarankovil | 111 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Pallichal | 54 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Nāgercoil
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Tirunelveli, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Nāgercoil2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Chellapandian.
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Thiruvananthapuram, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Nāgercoil2 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Thoothukudi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-east of Nāgercoil3 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Kollam, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Nāgercoil3 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Sivakasi, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Nāgercoil4 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Rajapalayam, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Nāgercoil4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Kovilpatti, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Nāgercoil3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Kadayanallur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Nāgercoil3 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Neyyāttinkara, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km north-west of Nāgercoil1 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Srivilliputhur, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of Nāgercoil4 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Thenkasi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Nāgercoil2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Puliyankudi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Nāgercoil3 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Nedumangād, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of Nāgercoil2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Sankarankovil, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Nāgercoil3 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Pallichal, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Nāgercoil2 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Nāgercoil to Tirunelveli
A realistic pace for Tirunelveli, 67 km from Nāgercoil. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Nāgercoil
- 09:45Arrive in Tirunelveli (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Chellapandian
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tirunelveli
- 15:45Head back to Nāgercoil
- 17:00Home in Nāgercoil
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Nāgercoil?
- The best day trips from Nāgercoil are Tirunelveli, Thiruvananthapuram, Thoothukudi, Kollam, Sivakasi. The closest is Neyyāttinkara, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Nāgercoil?
- Neyyāttinkara is the closest, 45 km north-west of Nāgercoil, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Nāgercoil?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Nāgercoil: Neyyāttinkara (50 min), Pallichal (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Nāgercoil for a day out?
- Tirunelveli is the largest city in day-trip range, 67 km north-east of Nāgercoil and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Nāgercoil?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Srivilliputhur at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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