1 / 5

Edakkara to Dhanushkodi · 3 days

A spiritual and scenic journey across Tamil Nadu, starting from the lush Nilgiris foothills in Edakkara, visiting the historic Revadi Makhan in Madurai, and concluding at the ghost town of Dhanushkodi.

3days
9stops
511km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Madurai · Rameswaram — start in Malappuram, end in Dhanushkodi.

DAY01

Edakkara → Madurai

305 km · 3h 12m driving · Overnight in Madurai
  1. 09:00
    Edakkara· start
  2. 200 km · 2h 6m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Palani Murugan Temple
  4. 105 km · 1h 6m
  5. 15:00
    Madurai· overnight
DAY02

Meenakshi Amman Temple → Pamban Bridge

169 km · 2h 6m driving · Overnight in Pamban Bridge
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Meenakshi Amman Temple· start
  2. 0.6 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Revadi Makhan
  4. 168 km · 1h 46m
  5. 15:00
    Pamban Bridge· overnight
DAY03

Ramanathaswamy Temple → Arichal Munai

37 km · 32m driving
  1. 09:00
    Ramanathaswamy Temple· start
  2. 19 km · 12m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Dhanushkodi Beach
  4. 5 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Arichal Munai
Heads Up
  • Check temple dress codes; traditional attire is often required for inner sanctums.
  • Dhanushkodi is a high-wind zone; access may be restricted during heavy rains or storms.
  • The drive from Edakkara to Madurai involves ghat roads; ensure your vehicle's brakes are in good condition.