Javadi Hills – Connectivity
Javadi
Hills is 75 kms from Thiruvannamalai. The nearest airport is in Chennai (206
kms.) The railway station is 54 kms from the place at Katpadi. There are buses
from Chennai, Tiruchirapalli (269 kms) and Madurai (387 kms) to this town. The
roads are very good and local transport by way of buses and auto rickshaws are
available.
From
Chennai Take NH4, Chennai - Poonamallee Bypass - Arcot and take Arni road,
after Arni Bypass take the Polur Road, upon reaching Polur town, ask the route
for Aththimur and after Aththimur you can see the sign boards for Jamuna
Marathur.
Please
avoid driving at night. Safe timing for travelling is 6am - 5pm, After Polur
town to Jamuna Marathur 40 km of Ghat roads; mostly you can’t see any
shops or even people. Places like Bheeman Maduvu falls have become alcohol
drinking spot for the tourist groups, so not so safe for families unless law
and order is enforced.
Public
transport and private taxis are available from the nearby town of
Thiruvannamalai to reach Javadi Hills, covering a distance of about 75 kms.
Similar transport facilities are also at hand from surrounding bigger towns.
Katpadi is
the nearest railhead at a distance of about 60kms away from Javadi Hills.
Nearest airport location is Chennai, which is 206 kms away. All the roads are
in good condition.