Bodinayakanur, usually called as Bodi. A foothill town in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Located in the sub division of Theni division in Madurai region. Bodinayakanur is called “Kashmir of the South”. Travelling from Boadinayakanur to Madurai offers a scenic and comfortable journey through the Western Ghats. Bodi has a vintage railway line that was recently revived after decades. It used to be a terminal point during British times and now connects back to Madurai with a scenic train ride through the hills and small towns. The route is well served by both express and unreserved trains, providing flexibility for different travel preferences. The journey between Bodinayakanur to Madurai is low key best experience if you travel in the right time. Western ghats offers picturesque backdrop with lush green surroundings through your journey.

Fun fact: The location is frequently used for film shoots due to its natural beauty. Some famous directors and actors also hail from this region, including Ilaiyaraaja, the legendary music composer.

The journey covers of 90kms with the travel time of 2Hrs, covering the major stations like Bodinayakanur, Theni, Andipatti, Usilampatti, Vadapalanji, Madurai junction. The entire travel is treated with stunning views of; Spice estate and misty hills, mountain streams and forest slopes, rural villages and golden fields, temple towers peaking from the distance as you near Madurai. The landscape shifts slowly from highland greenery to the more urban plains of Madurai. Trains like Bodinayakanur–Madurai–Chennai Express (20602), Bodinayakanur–Madurai Unreserved Express (06702), Madurai–Bodinayakanur Express (06701) are daily service for travellers.

Any nature lovers, train enthusiasts, weekend explores, cultural travellers will be ammased with this journey.