Madurai – Holiday Tour Packages
Madurai is known for its temples, particularly the Meenakshi Amman Temple, which tourists from all over the world take time to visit. And for good reason: it’s one of the greatest temples you can find in India.
The temple’s maze-like structure is enough to dazzle just about anyone who comes to see it in person. As such, this wonder makes it to many holiday packages to Madurai.
Things to do in Madurai
Madurai may be known for its temples, but there are other interesting things to do in the city. Having been constantly inhabited for centuries, there’s just so much stories Madurai can tell. And they are expressed in the city’s architecture and food. Plus, there’s some great shopping experiences in the city too.
Check out our holiday packages to see the options that are to your liking.
See the temples of the city.
There are many more temples in Madurai apart from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. This includes the Koodal Azhagar Temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and the Tirupparankunram Murugan Temple, which is also one of the Six Abodes of Murungan, located in Tirupparankuram. You can even travel a bit further to see even more splendid temples.
Try out the food.
Tamil cuisine is native to those who live in Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka, and you can’t leave the city without having tried a few dishes. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, with legumes, lentils, and rice being the major ingredients.
Go shopping.
Madurai is a city with a rich history and an astonishing temple at its heart. But it is also a place that is keeping up with modern times. And if you like searching for items to take home as souvenirs, there are different places you can go to. Be it jewelry, brass works, handicrafts, and antiques that you want, there’s a place selling exactly that in Madurai.
Top Attractions in Madurai
A lot of Madurai holiday packages take you to see the best sights in the city, and these include:
Meenakshi Amman Temple.
With thousands of colorful status covering it, who wouldn’t be awed by this structure? The temple is dedicated to Meenakshi, an incarnation of Parvati (a Hindu goddess) and a representation of fertility and love. Many come here for meditation, prayer, and even to bathe in the pond that has golden lotus flowers since it’s believed to bring success.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Although now a bit smaller than when it was first built in the 17th century, the palace still showcases a wonderful blend of Dravidian and Rajput styles.
Gandhi Memorial Museum.
This is just one of the many Gandhi Museums in India, and it houses a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated.