Palamedu is a small settlement in
Madurai District,
Tamil Nadu. Spanning over an area of about nine sq km, the town is 9 km north-east of Alanganallur, 18 km south-west of Nattam and 21 km north of
Madurai.
Tiruchirapalli is 100 km from Palamedu.
Tourist spots in the neighborhood include
Pechiamman Temple,
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple,
Agastiswarar Temple,
Ayannar Temple,
Pazhamuthircholai Murugan Temple at Pazhamuthircholai,
Rajaji Park,
Aappudaiyaar Kovil and
Kutladampatti Waterfalls.
Jallikattu, a popular bull fighting sport, is held in Palamedu on the eve of
Maatu Pongal.
Accommodation is available at
Hotel Chentoor,
Hotel International,
Hotel Park Plaza and
Madura Park Inn in Madurai.
The nearest airport is
Madurai Airport.
Madurai Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railhead. Palamedu can be approached from Madurai, Alanganallur and Nattam by road.
