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How To Reach Thekkady From Madurai

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How To Reach Thekkady From Madurai

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Thekkady to Madurai-3.5 hours5.0 hours-

Thekkady is often visited by tourists from all over India as well as the world. It is a beautiful place and reaching this town is extremely convenient. It is well connected to many places in India. It is mostly famous for the Periyar National Park where tourists love to go for the Periyar Tiger Trail. The trail is a thrilling experience. So here are a few ways in which you can reach Thekkady from Madurai:

 

Madurai To Thekkady By air: There is no direct flight to reach Thekkady from Madurai.

 

Madurai To Thekkady By train: There is no direct train from Madurai to Thekkady. However, you can take a train from Madurai to Virudhunagar. From there, you can embark on a bus journey. All this will take around 5 hours in total. It is not a very convenient route; nevertheless, it is used by people.

 

Madurai To Thekkady By road: Road journeys are a whole new experience. The journey from Thekkady to Madurai will be around 3 and a half hours long. Carry snacks and drinks to start your on the go party in the car. Play some kickass songs and do not forget to carry some fuel for the car. There may not be any petrol pumps along the way, depending on the route you take.

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    How to reach Madurai from Rameshwaram?

    - The distance from Rameshwaram to Madurai is about 176 KM. One can reach Madurai from Rameshwaram by road or by train.

    By Train: Several trains operate between Rameshwaram and Madurai, which take around 4 hours to cover 176 km. One can get on the Rameswaram Express, which operates daily and takes about 4 to 6 hours to reach Madurai.

    By Road: One of the most convenient ways to reach Madurai from Rameshwaram is by bus. Many AC and non-AC intercity buses operate regularly, taking 4-5 hours to cover around 176 KM. One can also drive to Madurai from Rameshwaram via NH87.

    How to reach Madurai from Hyderabad

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    By Air: One of the fastest ways to reach Madurai from Hyderabad is by flight. The distance between Madurai and Hyderabad is about 830 km, and the flight takes 2-3 hours. One can take a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Madurai Airport.

    By Train: One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by Train. The Hyderabad to Madurai train takes approximately 17 hours.

    By Road: The distance between Madurai and Hyderabad is 995 KM by road, which can be covered in 22-24 hours. One can reach Madurai by getting a bus from Hyderabad bus stand to Madurai.

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    By Train: Several trains are operating between Bangalore and Madurai. One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by train, which takes approximately 10 hours.

    By Road: One can reach Madurai from Bangalore by bus, which takes around 10-11 hours to cover 439 km. Catch a bus from Bangalore Bus stand to Madurai.

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    - Madurai Meenakshi Temple is located in the heart of Madurai, and one can reach it by road, flight, or train from major cities in India.

    By Air: One can fly to Madurai Airport, which is just 12 km away from the city centre. One can hire a taxi or book a cab to explore the Meenakshi temple.

    By Train: One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple is by train. Catch a train to Madurai railway station and hire a taxi or local transport to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

    By Road: Madurai is well-connected by road with major cities of India. One can reach Madurai from Bangalore, Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari. One can catch a bus from one of these cities to the Madurai bus stand and, from there, get on an auto rickshaw or e-rickshaw to reach Madurai Meenakshi Temple.

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    By Air: One can reach Madurai from Delhi by catching a flight from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport to Madurai Airport. It takes approximately 5-7 hours to cover the 2080 km distance from Delhi to Madurai.

    By Train: One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai from Delhi is by train. The New Delhi to Madurai train takes approximately 1-2 days to cover 2668 km.

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