Madurai is perfectly placed for quick weekend trips. Here are our favourite getaways, all reachable within a few hours by cab.
- Kodaikanal – 120 km, misty hills and lakes.
- Rameswaram – 174 km, the Pamban bridge and Ramanathaswamy temple.
- Kanyakumari – 245 km, sunrise at the southern tip of India.
- Courtallam – waterfalls best visited June to September.
- Thekkady – wildlife and spice plantations.
- Munnar – tea gardens and cool weather.
- Karaikudi – Chettinad mansions and food.
Book a one way drop taxi or a round trip cab and enjoy the journey.