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.
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