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Madurai is situated inland, and the Vaigai River which used to be overflowing with water is now dry. However, the nearest ports for entry are [[Chennai]] (450 km) and [[Tuticorin]] (160 km).
Madurai is situated inland, and the Vaigai River which used to be overflowing with water is now dry. However, the nearest ports for entry are [[Chennai]] (450 km) and [[Tuticorin]] (160 km).
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==Getting around in the city==
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==Get around==
Getting around the city will be mostly by bus. The buses required to get around will all mostly be available in Periyar bus stand and you can also get an auto rickshaw (you should know to negotiate and bargain) or a cab or rent a car.
Getting around the city will be mostly by bus. The buses required to get around will all mostly be available in Periyar bus stand and you can also get an auto rickshaw (you should know to negotiate and bargain) or a cab or rent a car.
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===Shared Apartments===
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==Connect==
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INR1500 Per double bedroom. Email : zafar.salim@gmail.com
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==Emergency Contact==
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Emergency phone numbers are displayed in various prominent locations is the city.
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Landlines number in case of emergency:
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*Emergency police: 100
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*Emergency Fire: 101
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*Emergency Traffic: 103
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*Emergency Ambulance: 108 (Government Rajaji Hospital)
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*Railway enquiry: 131
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*Maattuthaavani Bus Stand:
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*Government Rajaji Hospital blood bank: 2532535, 2580680
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*Apollo emergency ambulance services: 1066
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==Connectivity==
Landline phones and mobile phones are available throughout the city, and services are like anywhere in India. Broadband is also available from various providers. Internet cafes are dotted all around the city and it will cost from Rs 15-Rs 30 per hour. Prominent cybercafé chains like i-Way and Reliance Webworld are also available.
Landline phones and mobile phones are available throughout the city, and services are like anywhere in India. Broadband is also available from various providers. Internet cafes are dotted all around the city and it will cost from Rs 15-Rs 30 per hour. Prominent cybercafé chains like i-Way and Reliance Webworld are also available.
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==Stay healthy==
==Stay healthy==
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Water is supplied by the Madurai Corporation. But it is advised to drink bottled water, they are available everywhere.
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Water is supplied by the Madurai Corporation. But it is advised to drink bottled water, which is available everywhere.
The local food served in restaurants is hygienic however it is best avoided eating at roadside eateries.
The local food served in restaurants is hygienic however it is best avoided eating at roadside eateries.
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==Cope==
==Cope==
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===Emergency phone numbers===
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Emergency phone numbers are displayed in various prominent locations is the city.
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Landlines number in case of emergency:
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*Emergency police: 100
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*Emergency Fire: 101
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*Emergency Traffic: 103
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*Emergency Ambulance: 108 (Government Rajaji Hospital)
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*Railway enquiry: 131
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*Maattuthaavani Bus Stand:
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*Government Rajaji Hospital blood bank: 2532535, 2580680
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*Apollo emergency ambulance services: 1066
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==Respect==
The people of Madurai are proud of their city and heritage, so jokes on it are mostly not tolerated. Refrain from making jokes about a person or his family, as it could be disastrous sometimes.
The people of Madurai are proud of their city and heritage, so jokes on it are mostly not tolerated. Refrain from making jokes about a person or his family, as it could be disastrous sometimes.
The most accepted way of greeting is "Vanakkam" with hands folded at chest level.
The most accepted way of greeting is "Vanakkam" with hands folded at chest level.
The locals are of friendly sort who will help you in times of need, but beware of touts.
The locals are of friendly sort who will help you in times of need, but beware of touts.
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==Near by areas==
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==Go next==
Madurai is an ideal hub for touring the extreme south of India. Most places are accessible within a day's travel by bus or train. Prominent destinations near Madurai include [[Kodaikanal]], [[Munnar]], [[Rameswaram]],[[Tirunelveli]], [[Kanyakumari]], [[Thekkady]] and [[Courtallam|Kuttralam]]. On the way from Kodaikanal to Madurai, the travellers can visit many important historical places of interest and picnic spots near Vaththalakundu like Manjalar Dam, Siddhar Malai, Peranai dam. There are also many temples like Sendrayaperumal Temple in Old-Batalagundu, Anjaneyar Temple in Anapatti, Kamakshiamman Temple in Devadanapatti, Kasi Visalakshi-Vishwanathar Temple in Kunnuvarankottai or Kannapatti.
Madurai is an ideal hub for touring the extreme south of India. Most places are accessible within a day's travel by bus or train. Prominent destinations near Madurai include [[Kodaikanal]], [[Munnar]], [[Rameswaram]],[[Tirunelveli]], [[Kanyakumari]], [[Thekkady]] and [[Courtallam|Kuttralam]]. On the way from Kodaikanal to Madurai, the travellers can visit many important historical places of interest and picnic spots near Vaththalakundu like Manjalar Dam, Siddhar Malai, Peranai dam. There are also many temples like Sendrayaperumal Temple in Old-Batalagundu, Anjaneyar Temple in Anapatti, Kamakshiamman Temple in Devadanapatti, Kasi Visalakshi-Vishwanathar Temple in Kunnuvarankottai or Kannapatti.