About Srirangam
Madurai to Srirangam distnce : 144 km
Estimated travel time : 2.3 hours
Madurai to Srirangam is one of the popular route for tourist, devotees and also for the history lover. The town is a heaven for the Hindu pilgrims as well as history lovers and the home of the great architecture of intricately carved Temple and splendid temple complex.
Located in the periphery of Tiruchirappalli Srirangam is the river island town that flanked by the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers that flows around Island, which is known for sacred Hindu sites Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, with intricately carved gopurams (towering gateways), and Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple, dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is also foremost and first of the 108 main Vishnu temples (divyadesams) as well as the primary of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) in the country. One of the ancient town of India is the nestle ground of the South Indian heritage and culture that one can find in the every corner of the town. Apart from that the town is also has lists of monuments of national importance like the rock-cut cave temples of the Rockfort, along with the gateway and the Erumbeeswarar Temple. Pilgrims flock to the island for its many Hindu temples and wedding venues, ranging from casual to elaborate halls.
Taxi from Madurai to Srirangam is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Madurai to Srirangam by car is well connected through NH38 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Madurai to Srirangam distance is 144 Km and is 2.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Melur - Kallazhagar Temple in Alagar Kovil, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, Thiruvathavur Thirumarainathar Shiva Temple
Pudukkottai - Sri Bhuvaneshwari Amman Temple, Museum, Park, Shri Pidari Amman Kovil
Viralimalai - Murugan Temple, Jallikattu Statue, Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Shiv Temple
Trichy or Tiruchirappalli - famous for its rich cultural and architectural heritage
Tourist Attractions
Tiruvanaikovil Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Amma Mandapam Aayiram Kaal Mandapam Vellai Gopuram Kaattu Azhagiya Singar Temple Zapp Adventure Sports Vellai(White) Gopuram Ranga Ranga Gopuram Melur Kallanai Arulmigu Uchi Pillaiyar Temple Our Lady of Lourdes Church Vekkaliyamman Temple Tropical Butterfly conservatory Park Kaveri