around Munnar

Krishnika · Nov 4th, 2004, 00:36

Found this while browsing the Southern Railways discussion group. Am thinking of trying this although I can't find ANY information on Kurangani. Would like to know what kind of hike it is to Top Station - 1 hour, 7 hours... : ) Where can I find maps?

"You can board the Madurai-Bodi train at Madurai and can get down at theni
the fare will be 14 rs!approx. From Theni you can get a bus to Munnar. Be sure to reserve the ticket at theni bus stand
Another breathtaking way to Munnar is to Board a bus from Theni to Kurangani. From Kurangani take a walk to Top station by road. From Top station buses ply to Munnar"

radz · Nov 4th, 2004, 01:37

Hi
Dont know how long the trek,am sure its not very long distance so definitley 7hrs ruled out.
Madurai to Bodi train goes very slow,if u have time then can go by trian.
Bus will take only 1.30 min.
From Theni to Bodi you get bus very offten.
Dont you will get map in net,you have to ask local ppl.

Krishnika · Nov 4th, 2004, 01:51

Is Madurai-Bodi preferable by bus, or is it too uncomfortable? Most of the trips I will take in TN will have to be by bus, and I thought it would be nice to take a train as a change. Of course if it's twice as long, may not be worth it.

hash666 · Nov 4th, 2004, 03:33

hey krishnika try paying the forest gaurds and try trekking top station to berijam(kodaikanal) its the most freakiest trek u can go on...tonnes of wildlife like bisons and elephants and deer and almost every other animal u can see in india...
also try thekkkady whichis bout 3 hrs from munnar for treks in periyar wildlife sanctuary...
have a blast...boom shankar

Krishnika · Nov 4th, 2004, 04:51

sounds amazing hash - how long a trek? and any special requirements?

radz · Nov 4th, 2004, 10:42

Madurai to Bodi bus will be comfortable,Bodi is 16km from Theni .All Madurai-Bodi bus will stop Theni.
If you dont have anything to do ,better you get straight bus.
Chek here,u can see pic of Bodimettu(Top staion)

hash666 · Nov 4th, 2004, 14:44

its a one day trek but permission from the forest dept is a must...

Krishnika · Nov 9th, 2004, 18:09

Found some more info in case anyone was interested in going Bodi-Munnar via Top Station.

Bodinayakanur - Kurangani (Bottom Station) 17km by bus
Kurangani - Top Station 22km, to walk estimate 5 hours (by road)
Top Station - Munnar 8 buses/day 32km 1hr

Apparently there is a place called Central Station between Bottom and Top Stations, so the walking part can be reduced to 2 hr if transportation can be had to Central Station. Taxis can also be hired from Bodi.

This area is mostly Reserve Forest.

radz · Nov 9th, 2004, 18:23

Hey thats useful information.If u going to take the trek plz KEEP us updated was

. I think its relally offbeaten path.

artwallah · Dec 2nd, 2004, 16:45

I'm looking for an interesting way to go from Madurai to Kerala backwaters area and this sounds like a good option. Do you all think it would be feasible to go from Madurai to Munnar in one day via Top Station, or are there too many connections?

radz · Dec 3rd, 2004, 00:57

artwallah: Its possible to go by oneday.

radz

Krishnika · Dec 3rd, 2004, 14:46

I emailed the Tourism Dept of TN to get some info on buses running in the Theni district between Theni, Bodi, Top Station, Munnar, etc, but they only sent me a phone number in Madurai:

Pls call the Tourist Officer,
Madurai at 0452- 2337471 for the details called for.

I suppose I will call once I get to India.

radz · Dec 3rd, 2004, 14:59

Krishnika:
From Madurai bustand Madurai to Bodi, THENI ,Every 30 min you will bus.Bus will be starting one by one,so if u find its full then u can sit next bus to get seat.IF ur problems is finding bus schedule ,then you need not worry,bus stand itself they have office ,where the bus driver will bereporting.Don't before it was used to black board all the timming&route number will be written. But you can always ask ppl at office.
Madurai one of nice place ppl will be helpful.

radz

Nov 4th, 2004, 00:36	#1
Krishnika taking a break Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 233	around Munnar Found this while browsing the Southern Railways discussion group. Am thinking of trying this although I can't find ANY information on Kurangani. Would like to know what kind of hike it is to Top Station - 1 hour, 7 hours... : ) Where can I find maps? "You can board the Madurai-Bodi train at Madurai and can get down at theni the fare will be 14 rs!approx. From Theni you can get a bus to Munnar. Be sure to reserve the ticket at theni bus stand Another breathtaking way to Munnar is to Board a bus from Theni to Kurangani. From Kurangani take a walk to Top station by road. From Top station buses ply to Munnar"

Nov 4th, 2004, 01:37	#2
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	Hi Dont know how long the trek,am sure its not very long distance so definitley 7hrs ruled out. Madurai to Bodi train goes very slow,if u have time then can go by trian. Bus will take only 1.30 min. From Theni to Bodi you get bus very offten. Dont you will get map in net,you have to ask local ppl. __________________ My Photo gallery

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Nov 4th, 2004, 01:51	#3
Krishnika taking a break Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 233	Is Madurai-Bodi preferable by bus, or is it too uncomfortable? Most of the trips I will take in TN will have to be by bus, and I thought it would be nice to take a train as a change. Of course if it's twice as long, may not be worth it.

Nov 4th, 2004, 03:33	#4
hash666 Lord of the Flames Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 321	hey krishnika try paying the forest gaurds and try trekking top station to berijam(kodaikanal) its the most freakiest trek u can go on...tonnes of wildlife like bisons and elephants and deer and almost every other animal u can see in india... also try thekkkady whichis bout 3 hrs from munnar for treks in periyar wildlife sanctuary... have a blast...boom shankar

Nov 4th, 2004, 04:51	#5
Krishnika taking a break Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 233	sounds amazing hash - how long a trek? and any special requirements?

Nov 4th, 2004, 10:42	#6
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	Madurai to Bodi bus will be comfortable,Bodi is 16km from Theni .All Madurai-Bodi bus will stop Theni. If you dont have anything to do ,better you get straight bus. Chek here,u can see pic of Bodimettu(Top staion)

Nov 4th, 2004, 14:44	#7
hash666 Lord of the Flames Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 321	its a one day trek but permission from the forest dept is a must...

Nov 9th, 2004, 18:09	#8
Krishnika taking a break Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 233	Found some more info in case anyone was interested in going Bodi-Munnar via Top Station. Bodinayakanur - Kurangani (Bottom Station) 17km by bus Kurangani - Top Station 22km, to walk estimate 5 hours (by road) Top Station - Munnar 8 buses/day 32km 1hr Apparently there is a place called Central Station between Bottom and Top Stations, so the walking part can be reduced to 2 hr if transportation can be had to Central Station. Taxis can also be hired from Bodi. This area is mostly Reserve Forest.

Nov 9th, 2004, 18:23	#9
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	Hey thats useful information.If u going to take the trek plz KEEP us updated was . I think its relally offbeaten path.

Dec 2nd, 2004, 16:45	#10
artwallah Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 71	I'm looking for an interesting way to go from Madurai to Kerala backwaters area and this sounds like a good option. Do you all think it would be feasible to go from Madurai to Munnar in one day via Top Station, or are there too many connections?

Dec 3rd, 2004, 00:57	#11
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	artwallah: Its possible to go by oneday. radz

Dec 3rd, 2004, 14:46	#12
Krishnika taking a break Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 233	I emailed the Tourism Dept of TN to get some info on buses running in the Theni district between Theni, Bodi, Top Station, Munnar, etc, but they only sent me a phone number in Madurai: Pls call the Tourist Officer, Madurai at 0452- 2337471 for the details called for. I suppose I will call once I get to India.

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Dec 3rd, 2004, 14:59	#13
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	Krishnika: From Madurai bustand Madurai to Bodi, THENI ,Every 30 min you will bus.Bus will be starting one by one,so if u find its full then u can sit next bus to get seat.IF ur problems is finding bus schedule ,then you need not worry,bus stand itself they have office ,where the bus driver will bereporting.Don't before it was used to black board all the timming&route number will be written. But you can always ask ppl at office. Madurai one of nice place ppl will be helpful. radz