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Rameswaram, Madurai & Kanyakumari-From temples to the divine meeting of the three seas!

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Ahh! All of you must be familiar with the names of these three stunning locations in India, like Rameswaram. Ram constructed Ram Setu so that Lord Rama could persuade King Ravana to restore his wife.
There are still visible remnants of the Dhanushkodi bridge that were carried away by a breeze. The large zMeenakshi Temple, the city of temples, is renowned for its beauty and ambiance and is a must-visit.

Reasons why you must visit

Rameshwaram Temple
Rameshwaram Temple
  • The last settlement on Panbam Island before Sri Lankan territory begins is Dhanushkodi.
  • Rameshwaram and the Indian mainland are connected by the Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge over the Palk Strait.
Pamban Bridge,Rameswaram
Pamban Bridge,Rameswaram
  • One of the most famous and stunning temples in South India is the Shiva-dedicated Shree Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.
  • It is worthwhile to travel to Madurai just to see the Gandhi Museum, which displays Mahatma Gandhi’s life story and their long involvement in the freedom movement.
  • At Vivekananda Rock, you might witness stunning views of the sunrise, sunset, and moonrise.
  • The beaches in Kanyakumari have multicolored sand, namely yellow, black, and red sand, which makes the coastline look adorable.

Location : 450, 600, and 700 km south of Bengaluru, respectively.

Kanyakumari Beach
Kanyakumari Beach

Tourist Attraction on the spot:

  • Kanyakumari Beach

Tourist Attractions in the Vicinity:

You can visit Ponmudi, Ooty, Kochi, and Palghat when visiting places on this route,

Vivekananda Rock Memorial,Kanyakumari
Vivekananda Rock Memorial,Kanyakumari

Distance Charts:(Madurai | Kanyakumari)

Agni Theertham rameswaram
Agni Theertham rameswaram

How to Reach Kanyakumari via Madurai and Rameswaram:

Road Routes:

Bengaluru to Salem, then Karur to Madurai. Then, Manamadurai to Rameswaram to Kanyakumari

Sri koodal azhagar temple madurai tamil nadu
Sri koodal azhagar temple madurai tamil nadu

Important Note from My Experience:

  • You will experience heat all year long since all of these locations are in Tamil Nadu. So when visiting these locations, wear cotton clothing, bring an umbrella, and bring a liter of water to drink.
  • I always suggest early morning or late afternoon visits to avoid any rush in the evenings.
  • You need to stand in a queue for hours to get a boat ride. To be at the Memorial
Subramaniya Swamy Temple madurai
Subramaniya Swamy Temple madurai

RAIL: All the three places have their railway stations.

AIR: Chennai is the nearest airport.

If you start from Chennai, you can come in many ways to Madurai and thereafter head to Rameswaram. For public transport, TNSTC and KSRTC help.

Map:

Madurai-Rameswarm -Kanyakumari Route Map
Madurai-Rameswarm -Kanyakumari Route Map

Time to visit:

September to February is best time to be at these 3 places.

House of Kalam (APJ Abdul Kalam House ),rameswaram
House of Kalam (APJ Abdul Kalam House ),rameswaram

Spend Time With:

Family, friends, solo, couple, groups

Food and Lodging:

You’ll find hotels anytime in these places, Food of all kinds is available at these places.

Expense:

A 3-day trip will cost:

Vattakottai fort kanyakumari
Vattakottai fort kanyakumari


Food: INR 100/person/day(3 times a day)

Transport: Railways shall be the primary mode of transport among these three cities or the state transport. The cost will be around INR 1200.

Lodging: INR 700/day X2

Total: 4400 INR

Padmanabhapuram Palace,Kanyakumari
Padmanabhapuram Palace,Kanyakumari

Nearby Attractions(Maduari | Kanyakumari)

Kanyakumari Sunrise View
Kanyakumari Sunrise View
Gandhi memorial museum madurai
Gandhi memorial museum madurai

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Iruppu Falls,Coorg
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Wayanad and Coorg-Two neighbors with same worth tasting flavor both!

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Want a weekend gateway to forest areas from Bengaluru? Look no further—Wayanad in Kerala and the adjacent district of Karnataka, that is, Coorg is waiting for you.

Reasons why you must visit Wayanad and Coorg:

  • Abbey falls, or Abbi Falls, about a km from Madikeri, is a must-visit waterfall in the Coorg district.
Hebbe Falls,Kodagu
Hebbe Falls,Kodagu
  • There are some historical places in Madikeri which offer stunning views of valley from top at the same time like Nehru Mantap, Raja’s Seat.
Chembra Peak,Wayanad
Chembra Peak,Wayanad
  • Bylakuppe near Madikeri is known for its famous Namdroling Monastery with Tibetan influence. You’ll have the same feeling if you were in a monastery in Leh. Yes, I have visited both of these places!
  • Banasura Sagar dam across the Karamanathodu River on the foothills of Banasura hills is very scenic and lovely!
  • If you love walking around streams amidst forests and having a picnic, too, reach out to an island named Kuruva, which is in dense forest. You’ll get the feel of being very close to nature.
  • It would be best if you had trekking on your list.
  • Pakshipathalam, Kumara Parvatha, and Brahmagiri of the treks of many out there.

Location  : Wayanad is 300 km west of Bengalauru and Coorg is 260 km west of Bengaluru.

Golden Temple(Namdroling)-Coorg
Golden Temple(Namdroling)-Coorg

Tourist Attraction on the spot:

For Kodagu these are the places of interest: Nisargadhama, Mallalli Waterfalls, Triveni Sangama. In addition, Lakkidi View Point.

Tourist Attraction in Vicinity:

You can visit Mysuru, Ooty, Palghat, Kochi.

Coorg's View-Raja's Seat
Coorg’s View-Raja’s Seat

Distance Charts:(Kalpetta | Madikeri)

Iruppu Falls,Coorg
Iruppu Falls,Coorg

How to Reach Wayanad and Coorg:

Road Routes:

Bengaluru- – Channarayapattana – Kusalnagar – Madikeri – Kutta – Mananthavady – Kalpetta – Sulthan Bathery-Gudlupet-Mandya – Bengaluru. And then, Pookode lake – Vyithri – Wayanad

Pookode lake,Vyithri,Wayanad
Pookode lake,Vyithri,Wayanad

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MY EXPERIENCE:

1) Wayanad and Coorg both are trekking hotspots. So spend some days just after the September-October monsoons to finish those treks -they are heavenly! Some of them are Pushpagiri, Tadiandamol, Pakshipathalam, Kumara Parvatha, Brahmagiri, and Chembra.

2)Have an umbrella at all times to protect yourself from scorching, humid heat or rain.

3)Some places like Edakkal caves and Kuruvadweep have public transport frequency issues. You will find buses every 2-3 hours and forget if it is a Sunday or holiday. So be careful if you are in a bit remote area, especially in Wayanad.

4)June-August and April-May are better avoided as it’s very humid during these months, and rains cause landslides and floods.

5)Ooty is an excellent lookout from Wayanad District via Sulthan Bathery and nearby. So you can plan accordingly.

6)Language will be a big issue in Wayanad, so try managing in English. Even English doesn’t help all the time! But you have to manage ;;;

On my way to Chembra
On my way to Chembra

RAIL:Nearest railway station for Coorg and Wayanad is Mysuru or Kozhikode depending on whether you are on Karnataka or Kerala side .

AIR: Kozhikode/Mysuru are nearest airports

ROAD: You can visit Wayanad via Lakkidi from the Kozhikode side and Sulthan Bathery from the Mysuru side. For Coorg / Kodagu, the best way to be is from Mysuru via Hunsur. You can even cover a 120 km ride from Wayanad district to reach Madikeri. You can use Kerela SRTC or KSRTC buses at your disposal, which are efficient and quick.

Map:

Madikeri Wayanad Bengaluru Map
Madikeri Wayanad Bengaluru Map

Time to Visit:

September to March is best time to be here.

pazhassi tomb,Mananthavathy,Wayanad
pazhassi tomb,Mananthavathy,Wayanad

Spend Time With:

Family, friends, solo, couple, groups

Food and Lodging:

There are plenty of hotels all over the place in both the Coorg and Wayanad districts. So that’s never an issue. You DON’T need bookings here. Food is also not an issue in both districts; you’ll find small shops for snacks all the way.

Expense:

A 3 day trip to Coorg and Wayanad ,the expenses will be:

Namdroling Monastery,Bylakuppe,Coorg
Namdroling Monastery,Bylakuppe,Coorg


Food: INR 100/person/day(3 times a day)X3

Transport: INR 350 from Bengaluru to Madikeri by KSRTC state bus; INR 200 from Madikeri to Kalpetta and INR 400 from Kalpetta to Bengaluru; For local sightseeing, buses do help, and we assume INR 350 for that.

Lodging: INR 700/day.

Entry Fees include various places (varies): Assume INR 500 as there are entry fees in several places. Especially in Wayanad.

Total: 4800 INR

Talacauvery-The origin of Kaveri-Coorg
Talacauvery-The origin of Kaveri-Coorg

Total: 4800 INR

Nearby Attractions(Kalpetta | Madikeri)

Neelimala View point
Neelimala View point
Lakkidi View point,Wayanad
Lakkidi View point,Wayanad

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