What is the best time to visit Madurai?

1 Day: Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and Gandhi Memorial Museum.
2 Days: Adds Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Alagar Kovil, and local markets for silk and handicrafts.

The best time to visit Madurai is between the winter months of October and March since it is pleasant around this time of the year. The temperature ranges between 20°C and 32°C which means you avoid the heat.

Why is Madurai famous?

Known as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is one of India’s oldest cities and is built in the shape of a lotus, thus called the “Lotus City.” It is quite popular for its temples such as the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Alagar Koil, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Mariamman Teppakulam. Other sites to visit include the Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills and Thirumalai Nayak Mahal.

How much will a Madurai & Rameswaram package cost?

Madurai & Rameswaram package starts from ₹8,900.

Which destinations are usually travelled together with Madurai?

The destinations usually clubbed with Madurai are Kanyakumari, Rameswaram, Kochi & Alleppey.

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When you travel to Madurai, you must visit its beautiful temples like the Alagar Koil, Mariamman Teppakulam and Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. Besides the sacred spots, other places to visit are the Vaigai Dam, Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills and Banana Market. You can choose to travel to Madurai by flight, train or car. It has a domestic airport, Madurai Airport, which is about 10km from the city centre and connected to most major Indian cities. The option of taking a train from cities like Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai is also available, as is the option of driving down from nearby cities. There are several hotels, resorts, homestays and guesthouses where you would find accommodation.