What to expect
Pasumalai Hill
One of the three hills that ring Madurai, alongside Yanaimalai and Nagamalai. Pasumalai, or 'green hill', rises on the city's southern edge with wooded slopes that hold a heritage TVS industrial estate and a hilltop hotel. The summit offers panoramic views over Madurai and the Vaigai plain.
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Pasumalai Hill
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Practical guide
Plan Pasumalai Hill
Typeviewpoint
Nearest basePasumalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePasumalai
DistrictMadurai
Place typeviewpoint
Time neededAbout an hour.
One of the three hills that ring Madurai, alongside Yanaimalai and Nagamalai. Pasumalai, or 'green hill', rises on the city's southern edge with wooded slopes that hold a heritage TVS industrial estate and a hilltop hotel. The summit offers panoramic views over Madurai and the Vaigai plain.
Pasumalai Hill is planned from Pasumalai, one of the travel bases in Madurai district. Use Pasumalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Pasumalai Hill — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to March; sunrise or sunset
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Pasumalai Hill
Madurai Junction (~6 km), Pasumalai
Best views from the summit near the hilltop hotel.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pasumalai or nearby in Madurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)135 km
- Rameswaram170 km
- Kodaikanal115 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Kanniyakumari240 km
Road km to Madurai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Pasumalai Hill — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pasumalai Hill?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pasumalai Hill?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Pasumalai Hill?
Base yourself in Pasumalai or nearby in Madurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Pasumalai Hill?
About an hour.
What else is near Pasumalai Hill?
Nearby you can pair Vilacheri Pottery Village (1.3 km), Kazimar Big Mosque (2.9 km), Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple (3.0 km), Sikandar Dargah (3.6 km).
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