Tirukkoyilur and Gingee are prominent towns and tourist destinations at about 18 km and 25 km from Vettavalam. Arunachaleswarar Thirukoil, Sri Ramana Ashram, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram, Yogi Ram Surathkumar Ashram and Gingee Fort can be reached from here.
Veraiyur is 11 km west, Konalur is 10 km north and Odiyattur is 15 km south-east.