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4-Day Motorcycle Itinerary from Bangalore to Thiruthani, Swamimalai, Pazhamudhircholai, Thiruparankundram, Dhanushkodi, Thiruchendur, Palani, and Kodaikanal

  1. Day 1: Thiruthani
    1 hour 30 minutes (51.2 miles) from Bangalore

    In the morning, ride to Thiruthani, home to the ancient Murugan Temple. The temple is situated on top of a hill and has 365 steps leading to it. Afternoon can be spent at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. In the evening, return to Thiruthani for a visit to Sri Rathnagireeswarar Temple.

  2. Day 2: Swamimalai and Pazhamudhircholai
    2 hours 30 minutes (102 miles) from Thiruthani

    Start the day early and ride to Swamimalai, famous for the Swaminatha Swami Temple. Afternoon can be spent at Pazhamudhircholai, a hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. In the evening, return to Swamimalai and explore the town on foot.

  3. Day 3: Thiruparankundram and Dhanushkodi
    3 hours 50 minutes (170 miles) from Swamimalai

    Start the day early and ride to Thiruparankundram, a hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan that also houses rock-cut shrines. Afternoon can be spent exploring Dhanushkodi, a ghost town that was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964. In the evening, return to Thiruparankundram for the sound and light show at the temple.

  4. Day 4: Thiruchendur, Palani, and Kodaikanal
    5 hours 30 minutes (263 miles) from Thiruparankundram

    Start the day early and ride to Thiruchendur, home to the Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. Afternoon can be spent at Palani, another town that is famous for the Murugan Temple. In the evening, ride to Kodaikanal, a hill station that is known for its scenic beauty and cool climate.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also take a detour to Rameshwaram, where you can visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple and the Pamban Bridge. To maximize your fun, ride during the early mornings and late afternoons to avoid the heat. Make sure to carry enough water and snacks to keep yourself hydrated and energized. Finally, be sure to take breaks and enjoy the journey!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Thiruthani Murugan Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Sri Rathnagireeswarar Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Swamimalai Swaminatha Swami Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Pazhamudhircholai Murugan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Thiruparankundram Hill Temple and Rock-cut Shrines (2 hours, free)
  • Dhanushkodi Ghost Town (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Thiruchendur Murugan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Palani Murugan Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Kodaikanal (1 day, INR 500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 650 per person
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