The Indian Philosophical Congress – 98th & 99th Joint Sessions
HOW TO REACH THE CONFERENCE VENUE:
Nearest Airports: Tiruchirappalli (156 km), Chennai (208 km)
Nearest Railway station: Chidambaram (1.5 km)
Nearest Bus Terminals: Chidambaram (1.5 km), Pondicherry (64 km}
Outstation participants have to make their transportation arrangements. Annamalai University is located in Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Here are a few ways to reach there: By Train: Trains are available from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes. Tickets cost between Rs. 167 to Rs. 9,700 ($2 and $111). By Bus: Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation operates SETC buses from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Kilampakkam bus terminus to Chidambaram TNSTC. The bus journey takes about 5 - 6 hours with ticket prices ranging from Rs. 250 to Rs. 1160 ($3 to $14). By Taxi or Car: Driving from Chennai to Annamalai University covers a distance of approximately 149.1 miles (about 239 kilometers) and takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes. The estimated cost is Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 6,650 ($60 to $80) by taxi.
WEATHER: The weather conditions in Chidambaram during January are slightly warm (22 °C-32 0C).
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Chidambaram is all about relishing nature's beauty and soaking up the spiritual ambiance. A beautiful temple town in the Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu, Chidambaram is famous for housing the marvelous and spectacular Lord Nataraja Temple. It has been ruled by several dynasties over time namely Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar rulers, Marathas, and the British. Due to cultural influences, it boasts of a rich heritage and traditions. Apart from its authentic history, the town is a slice of paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. Pichavaram backwaters are one of the many highlights of this region. Pondicherry is another tourist attraction which is a quiet little town on the southern coast. The town has quaint colonial heritage buildings, a spiritual scene, and beautiful beaches.
