The journey from Athavanad to Madurai covers 350 km. You can take a bus or drive via the Palakkad-Pollachi-Madurai route. This journey takes you through the scenic Western Ghats. Expect a travel time of 8 hours by road.
Total Distance: 350 km by road, 280 km by air.
The roads are scenic but can be narrow.
October to March for pleasant weather.