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Introduction
498km (309 miles) SW of Chennai; 160km (99 miles) W of Trichy Located on the banks of the Vaigai River, the temple town Madurai -- apparently named for the nectar that flowed from Shiva's hair as a blessing for the new city (madhuram is th... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There & Away -- There are flights connecting Madurai to Chennai, Tiruchirapalli, Bangalore, and Mumbai. The airport is 12km (7 1/2 miles) south of the city center. For information about Jet Airways' daily flights, call tel. 0452/269-0... Continue reading »
Madurai Travel Experiences
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Trip South with my parents
Well, the SIT program is done...somehow I've finished undergraduate while in India! It's very strange to think that everyone at ho... Continue reading »
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Periyar and the Wildlife Sanctuary
Our next stop in the Western Ghat area of South India was the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and the nearby town of Kumily.The area was mount... Continue reading »
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Saree Shopping
After a long and vomit filled bus ride, Angela and I arrived in Madurai yesterday afternoon. Madurai is famous for its fabrics and... Continue reading »
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Living in the Clouds
Kodaikanal is perhaps the most visually stunning place that I have ever visited. It is about 2050 metres up the moutains of Tamil N... Continue reading »
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The incredible temples of Madurai
We jumped on a local bus nice and early from Trichy (escape!) for the 4 hour bus trip to Madurai. The bus trip was the usual hilario... Continue reading »
