Padaveedu, famous for Arulmigu Renugambal Amman Temple, and Arulmigu Venugopala Swamy Temple at Kottamalai are nearby.

Kannamangalam Railway Station falls on the Vellore-Thiruvannamalai rail route. Kannamangalam is 12 km west of Arani and 10 km north of Pushpagiri. Thiruvannamalai is around 60 km south.

Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport.