Day 3 of Hyderabad to Kanyakumari Drive: Trip to Madurai
The food is served in plantain leaf. We had Ayirai meen kozhambu with Steam rice, followed by Mutton Briyani, Mutton Kheema Urundai. All the items served were remarkable. Felt very satisfied after having the lunch. Total Bill Amount Rs 655 (2 Non Veg + 2 Veg)
Drive from Madurai to Tiruchendur
Started the day with visit to Rock fort temple. Parked the car near Andal street and went to Thaayumanavar Swamy temple. Being a weekday, the temple was very less crowded. Had darshan and then went to Uchi Pillayar temple. From there we could have the panoramic view of entire city. Cool breezy winds added to our joy. Rested on the rocks for a while to catch the glimpse of the city & trying to recognize places. Then stepped down to visit Manickam Vinayagar temple.
By 9 am checked out from Hotel. Had breakfast at Krishna Bhavan @ Trichy Junction. Enjoyed Hot & crispy Pooris. The chutney and Aloo masala served along with Pooris were catalyzing our appetite. Dosas and vadas were in our menu and their taste was on par with the Poori. After having wonderful breakfast, resumed the journey towards Madurai.
Madurai is 125 km from Trichy. We started from Trichy Junction @ 10.55 AM. The connecting road from Junction to NH45B was in pathetic condition, thanks to some construction work going on in mid of the road. We kinda did offroading with Low GC Honda & managed to meet NH45B.
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| Construction work in Trichy to Madurai Connection Road (Aug 2011) |
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| Road condition from Trichy Junction till NH 45B |
After joining the NH45B, we traveled like a missile.
NH45B is 4 lane. Another marvel laid by NHAI.
First Tollgate was @ Kaikatti, 21 km from Trichy Junction. Paid Toll fee Rs 50.
We had the 1st stop after 73 km from Trichy Junction @ 11:50am . I think its Kottampatti. Had tender coconut and banana.
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| NH45B Road Condition, Trichy to Madurai |
Next tollgate was @ Melur, located 114 kms from Trichy Junction. Toll fee: Rs 50. We entered Madurai @ 12:37 pm.
Had Lunch @ Vaigai Mess . Its a small family run business, located near to Madurai Corporation, Chokkikulam. They claim, all the food served were home cooked. The entrance room at the hotel had 4 tables that could host 10~12 people. The owner took us to the room in the inner portion of hotel, which is air conditioned.
Drive from Madurai to Tiruchendur
From there the plan was to travel to Tiruchendur, located 186 km south of Madurai. The time was 2:38 PM. We chose the NH45B route, that takes us from Madurai to Tuticorin and SH176 that connects Tuticorin to Tiruchendur.
From Chokkikulam we connected to NH45B via REMUKI Store -> 80 feet road -> Left cut to Sivaganga Road -> NH45B.
First Tollgate is few km from Sivaganga Road. The fee is Rs 35. Initially, i thought the road between Madurai to Tuticorin would be worse. Even i was thinking, if we could go to Tiruchendur via Tirunelveli, which was 30 kms extra. But the moment stepped in NH45B, i had to change my opinions. The road is 4 lane, same standards of Trichy - Madurai Highway. We were feeling very lucky indeed
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| NH45B Road Condition, Madurai to Tuticorin |
The next toll @ NH45B is 14kms from the previous Toll gate. Here the fee is Rs 47.
After travelling 112km, Third Toll arrives. The toll fee is Rs 47.
Since we had to do some shopping @ Tuticorin, we took the deviation from NH45B. This deviation to the city occurs just after 3rd toll booth.
Entered Tuticorin @ 4:30 PM. Filled in 22.3 ltr of Petrol @ BP. Did Shopping of some electronic items and resumed the journey to Tiruchendur @ 5:32PM. From here, we were totally clueless on the road to Tiruchendur. Hence Solely relied on the GPS. Satguide maps provided good help in navigating out of the city and connected us to the SH176.
SH176, being a state hiway is not that exciting the drive, anyways we are left with no choice. And having been driving all along from start of journey in NH with 3 digit speeds, we could really feel like snailing on the SH.
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| SH176 Road Condition, Tuticorin to Tiruchendur |
As the saying goes, good or bad doesn't last long, the SH176 takes us to Tiruchendur after 40 kms of journey.
So finally reached Tiruchendur @ 6:30PM, the divine abode of Lord Muruga. Rested @ Hotel Sivamurugan.
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| Hotel Sivamurugan, Tiruchendur |
We met our mission for that day. Had covered 328 km from Trichy to Tiruchendur.
That brings our travel to rest for Day 3.
Part of a medieval metropolis, Trichy today is the 4th largest urban agglomeration of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to various age old historic monuments and temples. Also, explore some of the famous Trichy tourist places.
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