Quick guide for Kodaikanal bound tourists from MDU. 1) Exit from the station. Walk ahead. Take a right turn. 2) Walk to the traffic signal to reach Periyar bus-stand. 3) Take a local bus to Arapalayam bus stand. Bus#48 is one of them. It'd take 15 minutes and Rs.9/- in the bus. 4)... more...
From Arapalayam bus stand, take the bus to Kodaikanal, it'd take 3.5-4 hrs and Rs. 62/- for the journey. 5) In return, the last direct bus to MDU from Kodaikanal is at around 17:15. So DO NOT plan a departure later than that. 6) In case you get late, you can get a Dindigul bound bus to Batlagundu (from where you can change for MDU) but even that service isn't available after 19:30.
Good info, do you have timings of buses from kodaikanal to madurai in afternoon, as per your info the last bus to madurai is at 17.15 however in the chart the last bus is at 19.15 so guess this is the arrival time of this bus at madurai. Is it possible to get a seat in madurai in morning on sunday between 7-9 am at madurai and at kodaikanal between 3 and 5 pm on sunday. Planning to go in mid july
It is totally possible, you just need to be quick and board the bus as soon as it arrives. I went there on long weekends, and managed to get a seat. So not that tough.
One of India’s biggest temples is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Siva. An excellent example of Dravidian Architecture. The Madurai City is developed keeping the temple at the centre. The Chithra festival celebrated for a fortnight during the Month of April-May is attended by... more...
more than a millions of people from the nearby towns and villages. The Ganesh idol is said to be found from the ground while excavating for the tank called Theppakulam and made out of a single stone. The Golden Lotus tank inside the temple is treat to eyes. The Mega Gopuras located at the four entrances and also other Gopuras are the main features of the temple. The temple came upto the last round for the recent poll to select the new wonders of world. Thousands of tourists from the foreign countries visit the temple every month. It attracts devotees from all over India and tourists from all over the world.
Just outside the station, opposite side, facing row of shops have travel agency... one can book local site seeing. and also customised tours available. One day tour package is compact and quick to take one to nearly 14 spots in city... As you move out of station, crossing road on opposite, just take right turn, and go inside the area, cross Two lanes, and... more...
on corner is 'Restaurant' that serves Nice food, and adjacent is Tea coffee stall, that has some eatery too ... But you need to wait on road side and collect your glass of tea coffee with snacks... Lots of people gather... arrounding area has lots of hotels, Budget to luxury... One can choose from...
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