Why people go
A forest temple on the hill above the Alagar Koil Vishnu temple, 25 km from Madurai.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Madurai (IXM), about 32 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Madurai Junction railway station (MDU), about 23 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Madurai guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Visit Alagar Koil on the way up.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Other shrines nearby
- Meenakshi Amman, Madurai, Madurai (about 23 km)
- Thiruparankundram, Madurai (about 29 km)
- Palani Murugan (Dhandayuthapani), Dindigul district (about 86 km)
- Sabarimala, Pathanamthitta district (about 145 km)
- Ramanathaswamy, Rameswaram, Rameswaram (about 150 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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