Madurai Tourist Attractions

Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India, on the banks of the Vaigai river in Tamil Nadu. It is built around the Meenakshi Amman Temple and is the starting point for trips to Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari.

Top places to visit in Madurai

• Meenakshi Amman Temple - a huge temple complex with 14 colourful gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars.
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal - a 17th century palace with a light and sound show.
• Gandhi Memorial Museum - a museum on the freedom movement, with the cloth Gandhiji wore when he was shot.
• Thiruparankundram Temple - one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan.
• Alagar Kovil - a Vishnu temple in the hills about 20 km away.

Best time to visit Madurai

October to March is the best time. The Chithirai festival in April or May is the biggest event in the city.

How to reach Madurai

Madurai Airport has flights from Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Madurai Junction has trains from most South Indian cities. Rameshwaram is about 170 km away.

Plan your trip

See our Madurai-Rameshwaram-Kanyakumari Tour Packages for tours that cover Madurai, with transport, stay and sightseeing. Call or WhatsApp us to plan a custom trip.