India / Tamil Nadu /Dindigul / Kamarajar

Kamarajar is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Sometimes referred to as Athoor, this area allows tourists to experience India’s beautiful ecology at its best. Coconut trees and mango trees are plentiful in the area, making a tropical atmosphere prevalent here. Taking long and leisurely walks through the countryside in the area is one of the most popular activities in this area. Several different walking trails are available for use in and around the village of Kamarajar. Most places worth seeing near Kamarajar can be walked to in a reasonable amount of time using these walking trails. It is possible to experience some great bird watching while on your walk. Birds such as peacocks, storks, kingfishers, cranes, herons, and sunbirds are all known to frequent the area. In fact, one bird watching group from Great Britain was even able to document seeing 160 different species of birds in a short four day span of time. Trekking is another popular tourist activity in the area. With so many beautiful and natural sites to see, no wonder people want to do more than just briefly experience the landscape. Trekking allows for a long term connection to the natural experience around you. Although tigers are not usually seen in this area, other types of wildlife do flourish in the region. It is common to see leopards, mongoose, monkeys, bison, and wild boar throughout the area. Anyone interested in experience some breathtaking natural beauty will find Kamarajar to be an intriguing place to visit.

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Category : Scenic, Trekking

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 624701

STD Code: 451

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Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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By Air : Nearest airport to Kamarajar is Madurai domestic terminal, which is about 100 km from Kamarajar. Taxi charges about Rs 2000 from airport to Kamarajar. Madurai is connected to Chennai by many flights in a day. International travelers need to get connecting flights from Chennai, which is connected to all major cities in India and abroad.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Dindigul Junction, which is 25 km away from Kamarajar. This station is connected to Madurai and Chennai rail lines. Taxi cab charges about Rs 400 from Dindigul to Kamarajar.

By BUS : Tamil Nadu state road transport buses connect Kamarajar with other locations in and around Madurai. Madurai to Kamarajar bus fare is about Rs 120.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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• Beware of pickpockets as Kamarajaris a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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