Avaniapuram is a small settlement on the southern outskirts of
Madurai, in
Madurai District,
Tamil Nadu. Neighboring places linked with Avaniapuram are Thirupparankundram in the south-west and
Harveypatti and
Thirunagar in the west.
Pandi Muneeswarar Temple at Melamadai,
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Gandhi Museum, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple,
Agastiswarar Temple,
Kutladampatti Waterfalls,
Ayannar Temple, Mariamman Teppakulam,
Rajaji Park and
Aappudaiyaar Kovil are tourist spots accessible from Avaniapuram.
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 serves the town. Avaniapuram can be approached from Madurai (7 km) and Thirupparankundram.