Tenkasi and Kuttalam are the nearest tourist destinations. Surandai and Uttumalai are directly linked with Virakeralampudur by road.

The place can be reached from Tirunelveli via Alangulam and from Tenkasi. Tenkasi Junction Railway Station and Tirunelveli Junction Railway Station are prominent railheads close to Virakeralampudur. Nearest airports are Tuticorin Airport and Trivandrum International Airport.