Valathoor railway station (VLT) is located on the Chennai-Trichy line in Tamil Nadu. It has 3 platforms and is well-connected to buses. The station is a popular starting point for exploring the nearby rural countryside and the ancient temple town of Chidambaram, renowned for its Nataraja temple.

Thillai Nataraja Temple (Chidambaram), a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Arunachalesvara Temple (Tiruvannamalai), a sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Kailasanathar Temple (Kanchipuram), an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam), one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world.

Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sri Venkateswara Restaurant, famous for its South Indian vegetarian thali.

Annapoorna, offers a variety of vegetarian dishes and snacks.

Hotel Saravana Bhavan, renowned for its South Indian vegetarian cuisine.

Aachi Mess, provides simple and delicious vegetarian meals.

Biryani Paradise, known for its vegetarian biryani and other North Indian dishes.