GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
Location:- In the Gulf of Munnar, Tamilnadu
Temperature:- Hot & humid, Summer: 37°C to 30°C, Winter: 30°C to 25°C
Clothing:- Light, airy cotton clothes
Languages:- Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and English
STD Code:- 04573
Best Time:- Throughout the year
Attractions:- Ramnath Swamy Temple, Gandhamadhana Parvadham, Dhanushkodi
Area:- 61.8 sq kms
Population:- 14,981 as of the census 2001.
Capital:- Chennai is the capital for the state of Tamilnadu and Delhi is the nation’s capital.
Time:- 5.30 hours ahead of GMT and 13.30 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time.
Electricity:- Voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3-pin round plugs and sockets.
People:- Tamil, who make up most of the population,is the predominant group and the other ethnic groups make up the rest.
Language:- Tamil is the regional & state's official language but English is widely spoken. The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects.
Weather:- Tropical climate with warm weather all year round, the temperatures range from 21ºC to 34ºC. Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm.
Currency:- The unit of currency is Rupees indicated as Rs. 1 USD is equivalent to Rs. 49.00 based on daily base rate. Major currencies can be converted at banks and money Exchangers.
Banking Hours:- Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 4.00pm, Sat: 9.30am – 11.30am / * (closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Public Holidays)
Shopping:- Shops are generally opened from 10.00am to 10.00pm daily.
Nearest Towns
- Madurai - 170 Kms NH Road.
- Trichy - 240 Kms. Roads are in average condition.
- Ramanathapuram - 60 Kms.