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Tourism In Madurai

Madurai is known as the "Athens of the East". It is in south Tamil Nadu, India, with a rich history and culture

Tourism in Madurai

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Tourism In Madurai

Holding the dignity of being one of the oldest cities in India, Madurai is a divine gem in Tamil Nadu's heart. Renowned as the “Lotus City”, Madurai is home to many temples, palaces, museums and gardens capturing the attention of vacation seekers from far and wide. The famous Meenakshi Amman Temple is the main attraction of Madurai tourism, and a massive crowd of devotees and tourists are expected to visit its vicinity. The city also features three hills named Yanaimalai, Nagamalai, and Pasumalai. Whether you are planning a family trip, honeymoon or friend's trip, Madurai is an excellent place packed with surprises for people of all ages. This guide will discuss all the city's major attractions, including Madurai tourism places, street food and shopping spots.

Madurai Tourism Places

Madurai is known for housing the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Parvati and Lord Shiva. The temple holds a great place in the hearts of locals and devotees alike. Another one of the Madurai tourist attractions is Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, famous as the most illustrious monument and features 248 magnificent pillars. Here, you can admire its intricate architecture and enjoy its sound and light show. The next wonderful spot among Madurai's tourism attractions is Vaigai Dam, a human-made structure known for its massive water-flowing charm. Furthermore, nature lovers are welcome to explore lush green surroundings combined with pleasant weather at Meghamalai. Gandhi Museum, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Samanar Hills, and Alagor Koil are other attractions you can also include in your itinerary.

Street Food In Madurai

Tourists are fond of Madurai street that’s flavour makes them visit this place again and again. You can expect a great busling around its street. There are so many dishes that you must have on your plate during your visit to Madurai. Begin your food journey with Paruthi Paal prepared from rich plant-based cottonseed and known for its delicious taste. Murukku is a famous snack, also known as Chakli and made with rice and pulses flour. If you are looking for great beverages and dessert experiences then you must try Jil Jil Jigarthanda. It will surely offer an amazing retreat for your taste buds. Furthermore, you can also enjoy Idiyappam, Ragi Puttu, Keerai Vadai, Butter Bun and Bun Parotta.

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How To Reach Madurai

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By Air

One of the best ways to reach Madurai is by flight. You can take a flight to the nearest airport, i.e. the Madurai Airport, which is just 12 km from the city centre. This airport serves domestic and international flights from Colombo, Dubai and Singapore. You can hire or book a cab or taxi from the airport to explore the city.

By Train

One of the cheapest ways to reach Madurai is by Train. The Madurai Junction is the major railway station in Madurai that connects the district with other parts of India. You can reach Madurai by taking a direct train from cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Karaikudi, Mayiladuthurai, Rameswaram, Thanjavur and Vriddhachalam.

By Road

The temple city, Madurai, is well connected to the other parts of India by road. Several National Highways, including NH 7, NH 45B, NH 208 and NH 49, pass through Madurai. You can take any local or intercity bus to Madurai from districts like Dindigul, Theni, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari. The bus is one of the feasible ways to reach Madurai. Madurai has four central bus stands from where you can get to almost every city in Tamil Nadu.

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    Raunak Pinjarkar

    Hyderabad

    Raunak's 4 days trip to Madurai

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    Brigu's 3 days trip to Madurai

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    Arunsinghpanwar's 3 days trip to Madurai

    Have a great trip with Book My Choices Great experience with cab driver no issues in doing sightseen We use cab till 9PM but no extra night charges Sachin done great work
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    Hussain Cutpiecewala

    Gujarat

    Hussain's 6 days trip to Madurai

    Everything that was promised in package was delivered. However I had headache of co-ordinating with hotel staff and agency at places. 1. I paid 2k extra as part of package for hotel with good view, but normal room was booked. I had to co-ordinate Hotel staff and Anshu to allocate me room that I o
    riginally requested. 2. I requested and paid for Extra mattress as part of package, however at Ooty hotel I was not provided Mattress and I had to co-ordinate Reception, Hotel Owner and Anshu. I received mattress after 2 hours and was very tiring experience after long travel day. Overall trip planning was good. I had to pay for Driver food at many places even though I paid in advance as part of package and Driver Bata was included. There were chain of 5 people (Travel Triangle, Anshu from All India Holiday, Local Travel Agent , Car owner, Driver) in chain and that caused lot of confusions for payment as there was no single point of contact. Trip completed as planned but there were hiccups for sure! Overall very average experience.
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    Datta Shatadru

    Hyderabad

    Datta's 4 days trip to Madurai

    It was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Sishir for coordinating this seamlessly and Dinesh for recommending awesome food places in Pondicherry
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    Kiran Dewangan

    Hyderabad

    Kiran's 4 days trip to Madurai

    Hotels were nice, meet all our expectations. And travel agent understood our requirements and booked the hotels accordingly. Cab driver was nice and polite, just one problem we faced is the cab ac was not functioning properly, otherwise all the journey was comfortable.
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    Gswfacility

    Banglore

    Gswfacility's 8 days trip to Madurai

    It was good experience with good support. Only Ooty Hotel booking had some confusion with the property..Rest all ok. Amazing trip.
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    Amit Patil

    Mumbai

    Amit's 4 days trip to Madurai

    Dear, I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for organizing our recent trip to Bangalore,Mysore & Ooty! It was an amazing experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Special thanks to Nikita for her exceptional arrangement and support throughout the trip. Her dedication made our
    journey truly unforgettable. Thank you once again for creating such wonderful memories for us. We look forward to our next trip with you! Best regards, Amit Patil Dear, I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for organizing our recent trip to Bangalore,Mysore & Ooty! It was an amazing experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Special thanks to Nikita for her exceptional arrangement and support throughout the trip. Her dedication made our journey truly unforgettable. Thank you once again for creating such wonderful memories for us. We look forward to our next trip with you! Best regards, Amit Patil
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    Abhilash Reddy Sama

    Hyderabad

    Abhilash's 5 days trip to Madurai

    CAB and Driver is good, driver has planned the places well and covered as per Itinerary. On the way, he has also explained about the places while driving in Mysore and Ooty. Hotel Delightz Inn is ok only (Don't go for it if you're more than 2 Adults). Room is very tight with no chair to sit and p
    lace the luggage, free breakfast is not that level as not much options when compared to others. Roopa elite is recommended hotel, breakfast is superb. After seeing the places and travel, hotels, trip seems bit costly. Time constraint to visit Ooty places Overall, felt that package is bit costly but went smooth from start to end
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    Pburji

    Mysore

    Pburji's 3 days trip to Madurai

    I had worst experience with travel triangle and agent. faced many issue on the trip. Once payment is done then we are on our own only to deal with issues. No one will check after the payment. Rakesh was our travel agent from dream yatra .there is no plan done for our trip. No proper cab arrangemen
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    FAQ's of Madurai

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    What is Madurai famous for?

    Madurai is a divine place home to many temples, museums, palaces and delicious flavourful food. For a blissful experience, you can visit Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Arulmigu Murukam Swami Temple, where you can seek blessings and admire their stunning architecture. The city is also famous for the Gandhi Memorial Museum, a place dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi’s life and features a variety of letters, photographs and manuscripts related to his life.

    How many days are ideal for exploring Madurai?

    To explore its serene surroundings and sightseeing of its major attractions, 2 to 3 days are enough for the Madurai trip. This duration allows you not to miss any significant places in the city, and you can explore its rich cultural heritage closely.

    Is Madurai suitable for family vacations?

    Yes, Madurai is a perfect destination for planning a family trip. You can start your trip with a blissful visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple and Koodal Azhagar Temple. Afterwards, you can dive deeper into the region’s history and culture at Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, a stunning historical monument adorned with intricate architecture. You can also savour local street food and enjoy a delightful shopping experience at its traditional markets.

    What are the major festivals celebrated in Madurai?

    Some of the best festivals celebrated with colossal enthusiasm are the Chithirai Festival, Avanimoolam Festival, Float Festival, Pongal, Jalikattu, Karthigai Deepam, Navratri and the Festival of the Cradle.

    Are there any day-trip options from Madurai?

    Madurai enjoys its proximity to various tourist gems that delight you to explore and add wonderful experiences to your travel diaries. You can visit Rameshwaram to seek blessings at the great Ramanathaswamy Temple among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Another gem to visit nearby is Kodaikanal, a hill station with serene surroundings, roaring waterfalls and an amusing climate. Apart from this, there are also Thanjavur, Karaikudi, Munnar and Trichy to add to your itinerary.

    Are there any spiritual or cultural events in Madurai?

    Visitors are welcome to witness the grand celebration of Madurai's many spiritual and cultural events. One of its grand festivals is the Chithirai Festival, which holds great religious significance and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. You can also visit the Gandhi Memorial Museum, Thirumohoor Kalamegaperumal and Aayiram Kaal Mandapam to observe many spiritual and cultural events.

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