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Madurai city is located in the Tamil Nadu state of India. In the largest cities of the state, Madurai has third place. This city situated on the banks of Vaigai River. This city is populace since history and the maximum old records are available from 3rd century BCE. It is not perfectly clear but assumed that great traveler Megasthenese may arrived this city because in the writings of Megasthenese, this city has been referred as Methora. Later Mauryans Empire ruled over the city and then passed on to another dynasties and clans. Lastly, British ruled this city for more than 150 years and finally post independence the beautiful city merged with Tamil Nadu state during re-organisation. Weekend gateway from Madurai provide feel of satisfaction, excitement and homelike treatment all over a visitor go. Some main places located around Madurai are as under:- Dindigul Dindigul city located at 66 kilometers from Madurai and has beautiful hill surroundings. Snaky ways, lush greenery and tracks through the field are very attractive. Panoramic view of the place is amazing and mesmerising. This place has good connectivity through road and rail. Various state highways cross at the way to Dindigul from Madurai. Accommodation for floating populations of tourist is available in sufficient number in the city. Communication has some slight bars and disconnections during night. Theni Theni is the latest district formed in the state located at 76 kilometers from Madurai. This city has a series of good luxurious hotels and lodges for low budgeted visitors too. This city has good looks as the same established in the foothills of Western Ghat ranges. This city has modern amenities for tourist and is one od the best destinations to celebrate weekends. Karaikudi Karaikudi is located at 89 kilometers from Madurai and the part of Sivganga district. Karaikudi is famous for its special community of Chefs. The chef community of Chettinad is world famous in preparing Chicken dishes. Apart from cooking, Chettiar community is also leading the banking industry of India. This place well linked with air, road and rail conveyances. Kodaikanal Kodaikanal is located at 117 kilometers from Madurai. This is a beautiful hill station falls in the Palani hill ranges of Western Ghat Mountains. Sometimes this town also referred as the “Princes of hills”. Kodaikanal invites a visitor who once visited the city. This city has the connectivity from all major portions of the state. In recent past, the population of tourists has increased amazingly, as the state government has enhanced amenities. Palani Palani is one of the finest hill stations located in Tamil Nadu. This hill station is located in Dindigul district and at the distance of 119 kilometers from Madurai. Palani has trekking and climbing options for adventure lover visitors. Virgin beauty of Palani attracts a visitor to see this place again in his life. Connection with other destinations to Palani is good through road and air. Accommodation is adequate and affordable at this station. Trichy (132) and Alangudi (127) are some more weekend destinations. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Madurai tourism, How To reach Madurai ,Madurai Hotels, Places to see in Madurai .
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