Into the hills
Cool weather, winding roads, one comfortable ride
Hill roads are slower and more demanding than highways, so many travellers prefer to leave the driving to a professional. A taxi also lets you stop for viewpoints and bring plenty of luggage.
Kodaikanal is the nearest hill station, Munnar lies across the border in Kerala and Ooty is a longer trip in the Nilgiris. For road tips, read hill-country road trips from Madurai.
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Three hill-station trips
Kodaikanal
The closest hill station, with a lake and viewpoints. See Kodaikanal taxi.
Munnar
Tea hills in Kerala; interstate rules may apply. See Munnar taxi.
Ooty
A Nilgiri hill station and a longer drive. See Ooty taxi.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which hill station is best for a weekend?
Kodaikanal is the nearest; ask us if you are unsure.
Is the monsoon a problem?
Mist and rain can slow driving; allow flexible timing.
Which vehicle is best?
An SUV or Innova gives comfort on climbs.
Explore more
Hill station destinations
- Madurai to Kodaikanal TaxiA hill-station drop with a scenic ghat road climb.View page →
- Madurai to Munnar TaxiDrop taxi to the Kerala tea hills across the Western Ghats.View page →
- Madurai to Ooty TaxiDrop taxi to the Nilgiris hill station.View page →
- Madurai to Theni TaxiDrop taxi to Theni, gateway to Meghamalai and Kumbakkarai.View page →
- Hill-Country Road TripsRoad-trip ideas from Madurai into the hills.View page →