For folks that might prefer “road less travelled” (RLT) path, I’ve programmatically compiled a list of RLT destinations based on travelogues published in “The Hindu - Metro Plus”. Since, the archives have been programmatically compiled, there is a possibility of few mismatches. Barring those, the rest should offer you valuable information.
Road Less Travelled - Places around Madurai
Road Less Travelled - Western Ghats - Part 1
Road Less Travelled - Western Ghats - Part 2
Right click on the above link and choose “save target as”. They are meant for download.