Hill Station Boss Find nature near by you !!
Are you going to Madurai but not which which are the top hill stations in nearby? Find these places to visit during weekend trip with family – distance & timing given. Madurai is the gateway to several places, which are enriched with gorgeous natural beauty. This city of South India is counted as the Athens in India. Madurai opens various doors to enter at the heavenly beauties of the South India, it is actually the soul of Tamil Nadu. Lots and lots of picturesque hill stations are waiting for the travelers after entering to Madurai. Soothing nature freshness and breathtaking natural surroundings can swirl your mind in a moment.
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is one of the most beautiful places in India. This is a hill station with loads of natural scenic splendor. This place is located nearly 119 km far from Madurai, at the stunning Palani Hills of Western Ghats. The prince of Hill Station in India, Kodaikanal is situated 7200 feet above the sea level. The princess of hill station offers a spectacular view of the hills to the travelers, which is actually a lifetime experience for the travelers. Full blooming Kurinji flower creates a breathtaking blue carpet at the hill valley, it blooms once in twelve years. If is a traveler and want to see the blue carpet, then you can go there on 2018, which is expected as the full blooming year of Kurinji.
How to reach
You can reach at the place by car from Madurai or by the public transportation. The nearest airport is also Madurai from Kodaikanal.
Places to visit
There are so many places to visit at Kodaikanal including the Dolphin Nose, The Kodai Lake, the mesmerizing view of Green Valley and Silent Valley, Guna Caves, Kurinjiandavar Temple and much more.
Distance from Madurai :- 116 Km
Kotagiri
Kotagiri is another choice of Hill Station near Madurai. It is an awesome place at the lap of nature. It is also in the Nilgiri district. Outstanding climate, beautiful tea gardens and lush green vegetation is the key factor of the place, which is above 1793 m from the sea level. It looks more awesome when a blanket of mist cover the entire area.
How to reach
You can also take a car or can depend on the public transportation from Madurai to reach Kotagiri.
Distance from Madurai :- 263 Km
Ooty
Ooty is one of the best places who loves to stay sometime in a touch with nature. It is also favorite Honeymoon destination and shooting destination of India and it is just because of the gorgeousness of nature. Ooty is also a planned city. Flora or the gorgeousness of flowers has made the place more enchanting. The height of the hills or especially the Nilgiri range varies from 2280 to 2290 m. The greenery of the well spread tea estates, lamb’s rock, Botanical gardens, Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary, rose garden and the cross shrine and lots of beautiful places to visit in Ooty. This city is full of entertainment, which you can enjoy more while you are boating at the Ooty Lake.
The train journey is the best option to reach there. It runs over the mountain by the restraint track and ratchet, which gives the tourist an ultimate adventure. There also the options of buses and cars to reach there from Madurai station or Airport.
Distance from Madurai :- 284 Km
Coonoor
This place is nearly 271 far from Madurai and very close to Ooty and it is one of the most sought after but offbeat travel destination for the travelers, at the circuit of Nilgiri range. It is more popular because of the panoramic nature view, waterfalls and the lush green valleys of the place.
How to Reach
There are several flights are available between Madurai to Coonoor. You can book a cab or can take a car to reach there. Many buses run regularly from Ooty, or other parts of Tamil Nadu, which are the cheapest option to go there.
Distance from Madurai :- 267 Km
TopSlip
While you are finding a perfect place for apicnic near Madurai, your choice should be aTop slip. It is a picaresque place where you will find an elephant sanctuary and a conservation of the medical plant on the top of Annamalai. This heavenly place is always on for adventure including the Elephant camp and the wildlife. To add more grace to your journey, you can stay close to nature. Tree houses, bungalows at the sanctuary surroundings are best options for the people who want to experience the height of thrill.
How to reach
The distance of Top slip from Madurai is nearly 286 km. To reach at the place at the time you can take the train or can take an overnight bus from Madurai for a relaxing night journey.
Distance from Madurai :- 125 Km
Yercaud
A gorgeous hill station Tamil Nadu’s Salem district is also a popular tourist destination and lucrative hill station near Madurai. It is situated at the Shevaroys Range of Tamil Nadu, which is famous for the gracious lakes, deep dense forests and the green valleys.
How to reach
The 261 km distance of Yercaud from Madurai, you can cover by car or the train.
