Madurai

Nestled on the Vaigai River, Madurai is a city which boasts of exuberant festivals, impressive sites, attractive locations and stunning landmarks. This fabulous city is adorned with various breath-taking sites, majestic temples, crowded markets, etc. Visit one of the most famous temples in Tamil Nadu, Meenakshi Amman Temple and witness the architectural brilliance. On the outskirts of Madurai, visit Vilachery pottery village where you can find the gorgeous artistry of idols. Puthu Mandapam is a 17th-century pillared entrance hall where one would be amazed to see an interesting range of arts and fashionable items. Discover the salient history in Madurai Government Museum, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Temple art Museum, etc. Not only this, but you’ll find a variety of cuisines here and you should relish the South Indian food here. Visit Murugan Idli Shop, one of the famous food points in Madurai, savour the delicious Idli. Witness the Teppam festival, visit one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in India, Saint Mary’s Cathedral Church. Or explore the locally famous Banana market. Madurai is well-connected with other major cities of the state as well as the country by air, train and road. Madurai Airport is the nearest airport, situated in Avaniyapuram at a distance of about 12 kilometers from the city center. It caters to several domestic as well as international destinations such as Colombo, Dubai and Singapore. Madurai Junction is the main railway station in the city with connectivity to cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Buses of different comfort levels offer regular services to and from Madurai.