Palani is categorised as Pilgrimage

Palani Temple Views (Nivalink Trip Dated - 14 April 2008)

Reasons to Visit
- Palani or Pazhani, a holy place near Madurai, in Tamilnadu - South India, houses one of the most sacred temples of Lord Muruga and is the third Aarupadai Veedu .
- Palani is located about 60 km from the city of Dindigul.
- At Palani Temple, the deity at the sanctum sanctorum is made out of an amalgam of nine minerals popularly called Navabashana and this substance is known to have very greatly medical powers
- The most impressive backdrop to this town is formed by the picturesque slopes of an offshoot of the Western Ghats that has Kodaikanal, a known hill station on the other side.
Recommendations
- Significant Hindu Pilgrimages in Tamil Nadu"The Hill Temple of Palani is one of the most visited standalone pilgrimages in South India and popularly visited on Coimbatore (110 kms) - Kodaikanal (60 kms) route. Palani temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga and is one of the Arupadaiveedu Temples."
- Destinations to visit Arupadaiveedu Temples of Lord Murugan"Palani is a popular pilgrim centre on Coimbatore - Kodaikanal route. The temple is build on a hill top where it is believed that Lord Murugan resided after his feud with his family over a divine fruit. The holy hill receives millions of pilgrims all through the year and is also a popular standalone pilgrimage and visited as part of Arudaiveedu pilgrimage itinerary.."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Coimbatore (108 kms), Madurai (120 kms), Trichy (155 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Palani
- Palani is an Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Mysore / Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Bangalore / Ex-Trivandrum / Ex-Chennai Getaway
- Palani is connected by Overnight Bus with Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin (Ernakulam)
Palani
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Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
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Mid-segment | 1 |
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Hotel | 1 |
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3 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Palani
Category | Count |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 2 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 1 |
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Short Break
- 10 Abodes of Lord Murugan (4 Nights)
- Aarupadaiveedu Circuit - Six Abodes of Lord Murugan (4 Nights)
Holiday
- South India Hindu Pilgrimage Itinerary (9 Nights)
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Palani has 5 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Coimbatore Airport and Palani | Rs. 3287 |
Day Sightseeing
Services | Rates Starting From |
Coimbatore to Palani Day visit and back | Rs. 3521 |
Day Visit to Palani - Ex-Madurai | Rs. 2887 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup from Madurai and Drop to Palani | Rs. 2816 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Coimbatore Railway Station and Palani | Rs. 3287 |
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Palani
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Palani
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Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
2 Travel Ideas listed for Palani. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- Aarupadai Veedu – Six Abodes of Lord Murugan
- Palani – A Lord Murugan Pilgrimage
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