Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple

Distances to Kondarangi Hills from nearby cities are as follows,

How to Reach Kondarangi Hills by Road:

1. Oddanchatram to Kondarangi Hills: Distance to Kondarangi Hills from Oddanchatram would be around 18 kms. From Oddanchatram, you can take town buses. Town bus facilities will be available every hour.
   Quick route to understanding: Oddanchatram -> Ambilikai -> Chinnaya Goundan Valasu(CKValasu) -> Mandavadi  -> Temple
   
2. Chennai to Kondarangi Hills: Distance to Kondarangi Hills from Chennai would be around 435 kms. There are buses available to the nearby town of Oddanchatram. From there, you can take a town bus to reach the temple.
   Quick route to understanding: Chennai -> Trichy(Tiruchirappalli) -> Dindigul -> Oddanchatram -> Temple
   
3. Coimbatore/Tirupur to Kondarangi Hills: Distance to Kondarangi Hills from Coimbatore would be around 117 kms. There are two ways to reach.
   • • Kallimandayam Bus Stop: Madurai/Dindigul/Theni government buses from Singanallur bus stand will cross Kallimandayam small town (111 Kms). While boarding, make sure the bus will stop in Kallimandayam. Because a few buses won’t enter the town as they pass via NH. From Kallimandayam(6.5 Kms), take an auto/taxi to the temple. Drivers may charge Rs. 300 for a drop. FYI, no mini bus or bus facilities are available.
       Quick route to understanding: Coimbatore/Tirupur -> Dharapuram -> Kallimandayam -> Temple  
     • Oddancatram Bus Stand: Madurai/Dindigul/Theni government buses from Singanallur bus stand will stop at Oddanchatram bus stand (135 Kms). Refer to point 1 for the route.
       Quick route to understanding: Coimbatore/Tirupur -> Dharapuram -> Kallimandayam -> Oddanchatram -> Temple
       
4. Palani to Kondarangi Hills: The distance from Palani to Kondarangi hills would be around 45 kms. There are no direct buses to the temple from Palani. So, take a bus to Oddanchatram and then take a town bus (Refer to point 1 for the route).
   Quick route to understanding: Palani  -> Oddanchatram -> Temple
   
5. Madurai / Dindigul to Kondarangi Hills: The distance from Dindigul to Kondarangi hills would be around 48 kms. There are no direct buses to the temple from Dindigul. So, take a bus to Oddanchatram and then take a town bus (Refer to point 1 for the route).
   Quick route to understanding: (Madurai ->) Dindigul -> Oddanchatram -> Temple
   
6. Erode to Kondarangi Hills: The distance from Erode to Kondarangi hills would be around 90 kms. There are rare direct buses to the temple from Erode. Have 2 different routes to reach Kondarangi Hills
   1. Option 1: Erode -> Muthur -> Vellakovil -> Mulanur -> Kondarangi Hills [Rare buses are available on this route. However, you may prefer your own transport.”)
   2. Option 2: Erode -> Dharapuram -> Oddanchatram -> Kondarangi Hills [Use this route for frequent buses.]
7. Hosur/Dharamupuri/Krishnagiri/Salem/Karur to Kondarangi Hills: The distance from Karur to Kondarangi hills would be around 63 kms. There are no direct buses to the temple from Dindigul. So, take a bus to Oddanchatram and then take a town bus (Refer to point 1 for the route).
   Quick route to understanding: Karur -> Aravakurichi-> Pallapatti -> Idayakottai -> Oddanchatram -> Temple
   • The distance from Hosur to Kondarangi Hills is 320 kms.
   • The distance from Dharmapuri to Kondarangi Hills is 220 kms.
   • The distance from Krishnagiri to Kondarangi Hills is 268 kms.
   • The distance from Salem to Kondarangi Hills is 157 kms.

Early bus timings from Oddanchatram bus stand:

We recommend everyone to climb up in the morning hours to avoid the hot sun and not to miss the pooja timings. So, be at the bottom of the hill around 7 AM.

Early morning buses (Bus charge Rs. 13 per person) to the temple from Oddanchatram bus stand are as follows:

1. 4.45 AM – MMM route bus towards Karur
2. 6.30 AM -> Government bus towards Kodumudi
3. 6.45 AM -> Parvathi 14 number town bus towards Markampatti

Note: For returning, check with the poojari for bus timings and ask for better routes.

How to Reach Kondarangi Hills by Rail/Train:

Nearest railway stations to Kondarangi Hills are as follows:

1. Oddanchatram Railway station (Train Code: ODC): (Train Name: MAS-PGT EXPRESS) – (Train Number: 22651) is the only train available from Chennai. The total distance to reach Kondarangi Hills from Oddanchatram Railway Station is 17.5 kms. Click here for the route
2. Erode Railway Station (Train Code: ED): There are several trains available to Erode from different places. The distance from Erode Railway Station to Kondarangi Hills will be 89 Kms. From Erode Railway Station, you have to take a bus to Dharapuram and follow the bus route from Dharapuram to Kondarangi Hills using the above options.
3. Coimbatore Railway Station (Train Code: CBE): There are several trains available to Coimbatore from different places. The distance from Coimbatore Railway Station to Kondarangi Hills will be 115 Kms. From Coimbatore Railway Station, you have to take a bus and follow the bus route to Kondarangi Hills using the above options.
4. Dindigul Railway Station (Train Code: DG): There are several trains available to Dindigul from different places. The distance from Dindigul Railway Station to Kondarangi Hills will be 52 Kms. From Dindigul Railway Station, you have to take a bus and follow the bus route to Kondarangi Hills using the above options.
5. Salem Railway Station (Train Code: SA): There are several trains available to Salem from different places. The distance from Salem Railway Station to Kondarangi Hills will be 157 Kms. From Salem Railway Station, you have to take a bus and follow the bus route to Kondarangi Hills using the above options.
6. Karur Railway Station (Train Code: KRR): There are several trains available to Karur from different places. The distance from Karur Railway Station to Kondarangi Hills will be 68 Kms. From Karur Railway Station, you have to take a bus and follow the bus route to Kondarangi Hills using the above options.

How to Reach Kondarangi Hills by Air:

Nearest airpot to Kondarangi Hills are as follows:

1. Tiruchirappalli Airpot: The distance from Trichy airport to Kondarangi Hills is 149 kms. To get to Kondarangi Hills from Trichy Airport, you need to take a bus and follow the bus route using the options mentioned above.
2. Madurai Airpot: The distance from Madurai airport to Kondarangi Hills is 120 kms. To get to Kondarangi Hills from Madurai Airport, you need to take a bus and follow the bus route using the options mentioned above.
3. Coimbatore Airpot: The distance from Coimbatore airport to Kondarangi Hills is 111 kms. To get to Kondarangi Hills from Coimbatore Airport, you need to take a bus and follow the bus route using the options mentioned above.

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