Uttukuli (also spelt Uthukuli) lies in
Erode District,
Tamil Nadu. Sprawling over an area of about six sq km, the place is a famous pilgrim spot in the district. Also, Uttukuli is famous for butter. Uttukuli is surrounded by Modakkurichi in the south-west, Pasur in the south-east, Surampatti in the north-west and Kumarapalayam in the north-east.
Situated on the banks of
Cauvery River, Uttukuli is about 24 km from
Sivanmalai, 19 km from
Chennimalai, 125 from
Palani, 90 km from
Maruthamalai and 36 km from Thindal.
The prominent attraction is
Kaithamalai Sri Vetri Velayudhaswami Temple dedicated to
Lord Muruga. Nearby tourist spots include Chennimalai, Pushpavaneeswarar Temple,
Mettur Dam and Bhavani.
The nearest airport is
C A Coimbatore Airport.
Uttukuli Railway Station serves the town.
Erode Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, 38 km north-west of Uttukuli.
