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157 kms from Madurai, Rameshwaram is significant for the Hindus as a pilgrimage to Benaras is incomplete without a Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is also popularly referred to as the 'Benaras of the south'. In order to attain Moksha it is believed that the visit to Rameshwaram is mandatory. |
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| § Alagar Koil |
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About 21 kms North East of Madurai, stands a celebrated Vishnu Temple dedicated to Lord Alagar. The temple is situated on a hill amidst panoramic surroundings. The shrine is know as Alagarkoil and the hill, Solaimalai. The temple also contain some beautiful carvings and makes the visit rewarding. |
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| § Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Thekkady is 136 kms from Madurai. The road to the sanctuary winds through a picturesque countryside and plantations of tea, cardamom, pepper, cloves and cinnamon in the High Ranges. The dam across Periyar forms a lake where cruise by motor launch is a memorable experience. It is a popular tiger reserve too. |
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| § Munnar |
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Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favoured summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air. |
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| § Palani Hills |
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Another of the six houses of Lord Subramanya. The temple of the Lord is situated at the top of the hill at a height of around 200 meters. A number of rare herbs of immense medicinal value also grow on the slopes of the Palani hill. |
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