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Rediscovering India’s Southern Edge;
Madurai to Kollam, a journey through a poetical landscape
At the edge of an ancient sub-continent, far away from the crowded tourist trails there are a thousand stories waiting to be heard, a thousand experiences for the wanderers yet to come. Raviz, for the love of travel has explored and curated 46 such awe-inspiring experiences because sometimes, “choosing the path less travelled, makes all the difference”.
Turning back to Tamil Nadu, the southern part of Madurai has remained relatively unexplored. This land teems with rich culture and natural splendor, housing spectacular temples like Srivilliputhur, Shankaran Kovil, and Tenkasi. The 'Raja Gopuram of Srivilliputhur, South India's tallest temple tower, even became the official emblem of Tamil Nadu State. The journey through the Aryankavu pass of the Western Ghats, whether by road or train from Shenkottai to Kollam, is an awe-inspiring experience. Along this route, you'll encounter the Shendurunni Wildlife Sanctuary, Thenmala Dam and Eco Tourism Project, Palaruvi Waterfalls, Kulathupuzha Temple, and the iconic Hanging Bridge of Punalur.
Historically, this circuit traced a famous trade route from South Tamil Nadu to Kollam, once a bustling port in ancient times. Trade organizations like 'Anchuvarnam' and 'Manigramam' controlled commerce along this route. These regions were part of great South Indian kingdoms like Chera and Pandya during the Sangam age (200 BC to 500 AD). Madurai reigned as the capital of the Pandya Kingdom, while Kollam (Quilon) stood as the capital of Venad, a part of the Chera Kingdom. Much of the classical Tamil literature emerged during the Sangam period, where the concept of 'Tinai,' representing poetical landscapes, thrived. These Tinai encompassed five distinct regions: Kurinji (hilly/mountain), Palai (dry lands), Mullai (pastoral), Marutam (agricultural), and Neital (coastal). A journey from Madurai to Kollam or Kovalam still carries you through these metaphorical landscapes, encapsulating the essence of that poetic era.
In just 3 to 5 days, one can unravel this mystical circuit, with the flexibility to begin in either Trivandrum or Madurai. The journey encompasses 250 kilometers of exploration, from the awe-inspiring Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple to the divine Srivilliputhur Andal Temple, the tranquil Shankaran Kovil, the revered Tenkasi Kashi Viswanathar Temple, the refreshing Curtalam Water Falls, the spiritually significant Aryankavu Ayyappa Temple, the serene Thenmala Eco Tourism Project, the cascading Palaruvi Waterfalls, and the iconic Punalur Hanging Bridge. As night falls, a restful retreat awaits at a Backwater Resort on Lake Ashtamudi in Kollam.