About
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. The Meenakshi Amman Temple with its 14 towering coloured gopurams (gateway towers) is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.
Must-see highlights
Meenakshi Temple gopurams
Hall of Thousand Pillars
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
Temple tank (Golden Lotus)
Evening aarti ceremony
Madurai jasmine flowers
Alagar Koil hill temple (20km)
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam float festival
Thiruparankundram cave temple
Madurai local cuisine (kari dosa, jigarthanda)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Madurai Junction 1km · Madurai Airport 12km
Nearby attractions
Meenakshi Amman TempleThirumalai Nayakkar PalaceGandhi Memorial MuseumAlagar KovilVaigai Dam
How to get here
Chennai → Madurai
flight · 1h
₹3,500
approx.
Chennai → Madurai
train · 7h
₹350
approx.
Coimbatore → Madurai
bus · 4h
₹250
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – March
Nearest Transport
Madurai Junction1 km
Madurai Airport12 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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