Madurai is a temple town like no other, with the huge Meenakshi Temple being virtually a town in itself.
Meenakshi Temple
Built at the same time as the Taj Mahal, it is an outstanding example of south Indian Hindu architecture with nine towering gopurams smothered in a riot of colourful stucco images. This is an amazing place to absorb the atmosphere of Hinduism, with the dark pillared halls filled with thousands of pilgrims, bare-chested priests and the scent of flowers, coconut and ghee.
Gandhi Museum
Elsewhere in the city the Gandhi Museum chronicles the life of the great Indian leader and exhibits the blood-stained dhoti the Mahatma was wearing when he was assassinated.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Madurai
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Madurai, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Madurai
- Chettinad 46 miles away
- Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary 69 miles away
- Trichy 73 miles away
- Munnar 74 miles away
- Tanjore 92 miles away
- Kerala 99 miles away
- Kothamangalam 102 miles away
- Palakkad 117 miles away
- The Backwaters 123 miles away
- Mararikulam 127 miles away
- Cochin 127 miles away
- Kovalam 131 miles away
- Tranquebar 141 miles away
- Ooty 142 miles away
- Wayanad 174 miles away
- Pondicherry 182 miles away
- Mysore 194 miles away
- Nagarhole National Park 200 miles away
- Bangalore 215 miles away
- Tellicherry 219 miles away
- Kanchipuram 229 miles away
- Mahabalipuram 234 miles away
- Coorg 238 miles away
- Neeleshwar 261 miles away
- Chennai 265 miles away
- Belur & Halebid 271 miles away
Photos of Madurai
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Accommodation choices for Madurai
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Madurai. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Heritage Madurai
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