Somanathar Temple, Mahendravadi – Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Mahendravadi Railway Station, 8 Kms from Banavaram,
8 Kms from Sholinghur (Banavaram) Railway Station, 10 Kms from Nemili, 25 Kms
from Sholinghur, 25 Kms from Arakkonam, 19 Kms from Kaveripakkam, 30 Kms from
Kanchipuram, 60 Kms from Vellore, 90 Kms from Chennai and 90 Kms from Chennai
Airport. Take the Kanchipuram - Arakkonam road and take diversion on the left
and travel further in the Senthamangalam - Nemili road. From Nemili proceed
further in the Nemili - Banavaram road. Mahendravadi is located in the 8th
km on Banavaram-Nemili road. You can also reach Mahendravadi via Kanchipuram
– Arakkonam road. Take left turn from Pinnavaram towards Nemili village
to reach Mahendravadi.
Mahendravadi
is well connected by bus to the nearby towns Nemili, Banavaram, Sholinghur and Arakkonam. Every 30 minutes to 45 minutes the buses ply operated
by state government transport corporation and private bus operators. There is a
railway station called Mahendravadi at about 5 Kms distance. However, the
frequency of train is very less. Banavaram (Sholinghur) railway station is the
nearest railway station where Lalbaugh Express (Chennai-Bangalore), Kaveri
Express (Chennai-Bangalore), Yelagiri
Express (Jolarpet-Chennai),
Katpadi-Arakkonam Passenger, Arakkonam-Bangalore Passenger &
Jolarpet-Arakkonam Express. For the past few years sub-urban train service has
been extended from Katpadi to Chennai as well. Frequently you will find share
auto's runs between Nemili to Banavaram. Hence reaching Mahendravadi is just like in frequency
of 10-15 minutes.