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- Best season
- Cool/dry season generally preferred; site-specific monsoon rules apply
- Time of day
- Early morning
- Crowds
- Low–moderate
Historical PlaceOffbeatHeritage / Hill walk
Samanar Hills
Jain rock beds, inscriptions and modest hill views.
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
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01 — The story
The story
Ancient Jain traces sit quietly above the everyday movement of Madurai.
Unmapped team
02 — About
About Samanar Hills
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Samanar Hills: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
- Trek duration
- Easy–moderate; 45–90 min
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Usually low/no fee
- Parking
- Limited roadside parking
- Permits
- Respect protected archaeological features
On the ground
- Local food
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
Stay safe
Do not deface inscriptions.
Where it is
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9.92° N 78.05° E
