Located in the southern region of Tiruchirapalli District, Valanadu is a village in Manapparai taluk. This place is connected with the history of Ponner-Sankar who ruled this region. There are temples for Ponner- Sankar and Periyakandi Amman. The Neeli Valanadu Fort is rectangular in shape (460 feet x 295 feet).There was also a palace and a moat around the palace. Some fortification remains are still seen there.
Valanadu can be reached from Tovarankurichi and Viralimalai, which are on the National Highway 45B between Tiruchirapalli and Melur. The railhead nearby is Manaparai Railway Station. Tiruchirapalli Airport is the nearest airport.
Kodumbalur and Kudumianmalai are pilgrim spots accessible from Valanadu.
