Madurai Travel Guide

Madurai, known as the 'Athens of the East', is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Famous for its magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple and rich cultural heritage.

Tour Packages in Madurai

Choose from curated pilgrim-friendly itineraries starting in Madurai

4 tour packages available

Madurai Local Sightseeing Tour

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Tour Highlights

  • Meenakshi Amman Temple - Famous temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar
  • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace - Magnificent 17th-century palace built by King Thirumalai Nayakkar
Price starts from ₹3,200
1 Day

Madurai 2-Day Complete Tour

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple, Koodal Alagar Temple
  • Day 2: Alagarkovil, Palamuthir Solai Murugan Temple, Narasingam Temple, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Theppakulam Water Tank
Price starts from ₹6,000
2 Days

Madurai to Rameswaram 2-Day Tour

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Pamban Bridge, Abdul Kalam Memorial
  • Day 2: Ramanathar Temple (Main Temple Darshan), Arichal Munai Point, Dhanushkodi, Panjamugam Hanuman Temple, Natarajar Temple, Laxman Temple
Price starts from ₹9,300
2 Days

Madurai to Rameswaram, Kanyakumari & Trivandrum 5-Day Tour

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Tour Highlights

  • Day 1: Madurai local sites (Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple), Rameswaram sightseeing (Pamban Bridge, Abdul Kalam Memorial)
  • Day 2: Rameswaram Ramanathar Temple Darshan, Arichal Munai, Dhanushkodi, Panjamugam Hanuman Temple, travel to Kanyakumari
Price starts from ₹23,000
5 Days

Sacred Temples in Madurai

6 temples found in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Famous temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

Koodal Azhagar Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his reclining posture.

Thirupparankundram Murugan temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Sacred temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.

Alagar Koyil

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its architectural beauty and religious significance.

Palamuthir Solai Murugan Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its architectural beauty and religious significance.

Narasimha Swamy Temple

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its architectural beauty and religious significance.

Nearby attractions in Madurai

Discover the best attractions, historical sites, and natural wonders in Madurai

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Historical Site

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Magnificent palace built by King Thirumalai Nayakkar in the 17th century.

1-2 hours

Key Highlights

  • Historical architecture
  • Palace ruins
  • Scenic views
Museum

Gandhi Memorial Museum

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, showcasing his life, philosophy, and the freedom struggle.

1-2 hours

Key Highlights

  • Historical exhibits
  • Gandhi memorabilia
  • Educational
Religious Site

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Large temple tank with an island temple, famous for the Float Festival during Thai month.

1-2 hours

Key Highlights

  • Temple tank
  • Island temple
  • Festival venue