Madurai Excursion : Places nearby Madurai - Tamil Nadu

Places to visit nearby destination - Madurai

Kodaikanal

Around 120 km away from Madurai lies Kodaikanal, one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. It is situated in the Western Ghats at a height of 2,130 metres above sea level. The focus of the town is the lake created in 1910 by the building of the dam. You can go in for boating or fishing in the lake. For fishing, you need to take prior permission. You can also take pleasant strolls among the wooded hills and have a look at the picturesque waterfalls.

Rameswaram

Located on an island in the Gulf of Mannar, Rameswaram is connected to the mainland by the Indira Gandhi Bridge, which is regarded as one of India’s engineering wonders. The town has many temples dedicated to various Hindu gods and goddesses. It is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for the Hindus. Sacred for both Vaishnavites and Shaivites, it is said that no Hindu pilgrimage is complete without a visit to this holy city. Apart from the temples, the beaches of Rameswaram are also worth paying a visit.

Vaigai Dam

About 70 km from Madurai on the way to Thekkady lies Vaigai Dam, a popular picnic spot with beautiful, well laid out gardens. The dam offers a breathtaking sight on weekends when it is illuminated.