Trivandrum - Madurai

Kris_risk · 9th April 2009, 16:22

Hello All,

I am planning to travel with my family to Madurai from Trivandrum. The two possible routes mentioned in various threads are one through Thenmala- Schencottah while the other is through Nagercoil.

Though one of the Team-bhpian mentioned that the Schencottah route is quite pictureseque though a bit winding another thread mentions of the route to be non-existent (possibly because of the condition of the road). Travelling with family, I do not want to venture much into off-roading with an Alto and if the condition of the roads are so bad via Schencottah would rather take the Nagercoil route.

Is there anyone who has travelled to Madurai via the above mentioned routes and can any advice on what would be best route to reach Madurai without much off-roading.

Thanks in advance.

trrk · 9th April 2009, 19:32

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris_risk

I am planning to travel with my family to Madurai from Trivandrum. The two possible routes mentioned in various threads are one through Thenmala- Schencottah while the other is through Nagercoil.

As of now the Shencottah road is closed as road work is going on. Expected to be open only after a couple of months.

The only short option is via Nagercoil. There is a longer route via Kumily.

I just did a Tirunelveli trip about a week back.

gowda79 · 9th April 2009, 22:50

Please do Trivandrum - Kaniyakumari - Madurai, the roads are very good and it is around 310kms, we did the Madurai - Kaniyakumari route which is a 4 lane NH7 and it is a very good road to travel for the family.

Surprise · 10th April 2009, 16:01

Madurai-Virudhunagar: 43 kms
Virudhunagar - Sattur: 27 kms
Sattur to Kovilpatti: 23 kms
Kovilpatti to Thirunelveli: 60 kms (via Kayatharu, Sankar Nagar)
Thirunelveli to Nagercoil: 80 kms (via Vaddakuvalliyur, Panagudi, Aralvaimozhi)
Nagercoil to Trivandrum: 70 kms

Total kms: 303 kms

Source: TBHP search + MMI

ImmortalZ · 10th April 2009, 18:33

Take the Nagarcoil route. Shencottah route is closed off for repairs. The roads are exceptionally good except for a few places. The 4 lane expressway begins at Nagarcoil. Do not take it in the night. Watch for sudden changes in road elevation where new tarmac begins and ends. If you hit those edges at high speeds... well, if you like your suspension and tires to last, you shouldn't. There are a few diversions, but I'd say the road is 80% complete.

I did TVM - Madurai - Ramanathapuram last month.

9th April 2009, 16:22	#1
Kris_risk BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kochi/Trivandrum Posts: 43 Thanked: 103 Times	Trivandrum - Madurai Hello All, I am planning to travel with my family to Madurai from Trivandrum. The two possible routes mentioned in various threads are one through Thenmala- Schencottah while the other is through Nagercoil. Though one of the Team-bhpian mentioned that the Schencottah route is quite pictureseque though a bit winding another thread mentions of the route to be non-existent (possibly because of the condition of the road). Travelling with family, I do not want to venture much into off-roading with an Alto and if the condition of the roads are so bad via Schencottah would rather take the Nagercoil route. Is there anyone who has travelled to Madurai via the above mentioned routes and can any advice on what would be best route to reach Madurai without much off-roading. Thanks in advance.
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9th April 2009, 22:50	#3
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,478 Thanked: 194 Times View My Garage	Please do Trivandrum - Kaniyakumari - Madurai, the roads are very good and it is around 310kms, we did the Madurai - Kaniyakumari route which is a 4 lane NH7 and it is a very good road to travel for the family. Last edited by gowda79 : 9th April 2009 at 22:51.
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10th April 2009, 16:01	#4
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Madurai-Virudhunagar: 43 kms Virudhunagar - Sattur: 27 kms Sattur to Kovilpatti: 23 kms Kovilpatti to Thirunelveli: 60 kms (via Kayatharu, Sankar Nagar) Thirunelveli to Nagercoil: 80 kms (via Vaddakuvalliyur, Panagudi, Aralvaimozhi) Nagercoil to Trivandrum: 70 kms Total kms: 303 kms Source: TBHP search + MMI
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10th April 2009, 18:33	#5
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	Take the Nagarcoil route. Shencottah route is closed off for repairs. The roads are exceptionally good except for a few places. The 4 lane expressway begins at Nagarcoil. Do not take it in the night. Watch for sudden changes in road elevation where new tarmac begins and ends. If you hit those edges at high speeds... well, if you like your suspension and tires to last, you shouldn't. There are a few diversions, but I'd say the road is 80% complete. I did TVM - Madurai - Ramanathapuram last month.
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