About trip

Madurai to Kodaikanal Package

Madurai

The Pottery Town of Vilachery : If you are looking for any special items to purchase from Madurai to give your friends or family a gift or simply gather objects from different locations you have been, we highly recommend visiting the pottery village of Vilachery. Located 15 km from the town, Vilachery is a perfect place to discover the town's craftsmanship.

It is no less than a delight for the eye to imagine how Hindu idols are made from clay and painted in distinct hues. From this spot, you can buy a variety of intricately carved clay idols drenched in vibrant colours.

Around 150-200 families of potters who make their living out of these crafts every day live in this area. Apart from Hindu gods, they also make Christmas nativity sets. Rolling through the village lanes to see the artisans at work will offer an insight into the local Madurai culture.

Temple of Meenakshi : As the city was created around the Shiva lingam that is within its temple, it forms the focal point of Madurai. Spread over 15 acres of land with 4,500 pillars and 12 walls, this is a living temple with a steady stream of couples visiting this location for marriage purposes.

Kumar Mess of Madurai : In addition to temples, food is also one of the unique items that you need to experience when visiting this location in Madurai. With the conviction of providing its customers with the highest quality dishes and consistent taste, it is a local Chettinad chain restaurant in Madurai. Chettinad and Chinese are included in the common cuisine. Prawn Pepper Fried, Mutton Curry, Mutton Chukka, Mutton Biryani, Mutton Nalli, Mutton Varuval and Chicken Biryani are some of our tips.

Mandapam Market in Prithu : Without shopping, no journey is complete. The Prithu Mandapam Market is an ancient pillared hall popular for buying cotton fabrics. Shops dealing with handicrafts, metallurgical articles, and textiles fill the market. There is a famous government handicraft emporium within the market that is known to sell handicrafts from all over India.

This location is an educational and economic centre in South India , in addition to having many historical monuments. The city's cultural heritage is likely to leave you in awe. In the comment section below, let us know about your impressions, as well as areas that we might have overlooked that are worth visiting.

Scroll through our list of the top 10 things to do in Madurai to enjoy a satisfying trip to this amazing temple town if you intend to visit Madurai anytime. Share your experience with us in the comment section if you have visited Madurai before.

In MADURAI, the safest places to eat : The town that never sleeps, restaurants , shops and markets in Madurai are open 24/7, living up to its sobriquet. Restaurants in Madurai often offer non-vegetarian fare, unlike in other pilgrimage cities. But, at your own risk, sample non-vegetarian dishes because they happen to be very spicy.

Vegetarians don't have to despair. Eateries offering authentic meals and breakfast in the Iyengar style can also be easily found in the region. Rajasthani thalis are also sold by some restaurants. In addition to the ubiquitous South Indian specialties, Chinese, Continental and Chettinad cuisine can be relished.The minimum and maximum average temperature of Madurai is as stated below. The best time is also stated for visiting Madurai.

Kodaikanal tourism

Kodaikanal is a small hill station situated in Tamil Nadu's Palani Hills. This hill is a collaboration of all the beautiful elements of nature, endowed with thick forest, woodlands, valleys, Kurunji flowers and waterfalls. This hill station is popular among all kinds of travellers, nestled amid reserve forest, pine jungle, sparkling water bodies and delicious vegetation.In the late 19th century, Kodaikanal became a major tourist attraction and untildate; this eucalyptus-drenched hill station attracts locals and foreign tourists alike.

How to Achieve Kodaikanal

This place has been a well-travelled destination since the late 19th century, situated at 7200 ft above average sea level. In Madurai, which is 120 km away, the nearest airport is located. Frequent flights to Madurai, such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Delhi , Mumbai and others, can be found from many major cities.

You can find several road transport services from the airport to enter the hill station. Palani, Dindigul, Theni, Kumuli and others are the closest towns to the hill station. Direct buses to Kodaikanal can be found from Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Trichy and other important cities. Madurai to Kodaikanal is the joint route preferred by visitors. This path spans 55 km of winding mountain roads on the slopes. There is no adequate lighting for the winding paths on the hill. For protection, drivers have to rely on reflectors. It is also best to climb or descend before 6 in the evening.

Kodaikanal has a railway station on Kodaikanal Road, 80 km from the station on the hill. Madurai is the closest busy railway station. You can find plenty of trains to Kodaikanal Road from Madurai, Trichy, Nagerkovil and others.

Best Time to Kodaikanal Visit

Summer begins in March and comes to an end in May. Here, summers are colourful. All plants can be found in bloom and fresh produce such as carrot, radish, plum, custard apple, mountain garlic, mountain banana and others can be easily purchased. If you're fortunate, you could even spot Kurunji flowers blooming once every 12 years. Summer is also the time for tourism festivals, where several fairs and exhibits take place near famous tourist destinations.

In September, winter begins and ends in February. This is also the best time to visit the city, as the prime beauty would always be the architectural appeal of the place. The bodies of water would be abundant with water facilitating boating or coracle facilities at several locations. During this season, you will not be able to spot any vegetation in bloom. The spot becomes too misty as the evening sets, making it harder to enjoy any action. Winter is Kodaikanal's honeymoon season.

During the rainy season, Kodaikanal looks more satisfying. In July, the monsoon begins and ends in September. However, this is not the best time to visit the hill station, as due to landslides and slippery roads, many activities will be banned. While heavy rain, even boating and coracle ride will be halted. If you are a photo-enthusiast, you can visit the Monsoon Kodaikanal.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Kodaikanal Sightseeing

Morning Pick up from Madurai. Then proceed towards Kodaikanal. Proceeding to visit Suicide Point , Pine Forest and Silver Cascade's water fall. Hotel check in @ 12:00 PM. Next to visit Bryant Park , Shenbaganur Museum, Wax Museum and Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Museum. Then Proceeding to visit Kodai Lake. The lake is surrounded by beautiful valleys, boat club, and buildings from colonial period. Overnight Stay @ Hotel-Kodaikanal.

Day 2 - Kodaikanal Sightseeing

After Breakfast and then Check out from the Hotel. To visit Natural History Museum. Coaker's Walk is the most scenic & beautiful tourist spot in Kodaikanal close to Kodaikanal Lake. Next to visit Dolphin's Nose is flat rock projecting over a breathtaking 6,600 feet deep. Proceeding towards Pillar Rocks. Guna cave is wonderful tourism spot in Kodaikanal on Moir point road. Then starting towards Madurai with sweet Memories of Kodaikanal. Finally drop @ Madurai.