Pennattur, in
Thiruvannamalai District, is around 19 km east of
Thiruvannamalai and 20 km from Gingee. This town, also known as Keelpennattur, is situated along the
National Highway 66 between
Tindivanam and Thiruvannamalai.
Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil, Sri Ramana Ashram, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Yogi Ram Surathkumar Ashram, Gingee Fort, Venkataramana Temple and 24 Theerthangarargul lie in the neighborhood. Avalurpet, Konalur, Vettavalam, Mangalam and Alampundi are places within 20 km.
Thiruvannamalai Railway Station is the nearest railhead. Chennai International Airport, 131 km north-east, is the nearest airport.