Madurai Trip Overview
Madurai is the oldest city in South India and a place of great historical importance. Madurai has been a flourishing market town since the 2nd century BC, the center of power for many dynasties and a seat of divinity. During your tour you’ll visit the Meenakshi Amman temple dedicated to goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, one of the most famous sights in Madurai.. The temple is said to be 1500 years old. It is located in the center of the city, and the streets of the old city were laid around it.
Highlights
• Walking tour
• Auto rickshaw ride
• legends and stories of Madurai
• Flower, vegetable and fruit markets
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Madurai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Madurai is the oldest city in South India and a place of great historical importance. Madurai has been a flourishing market town since the 2nd century BC, the center of power for many dynasties and a seat of divinity. During your tour you’ll visit the Meenakshi Amman temple dedicated to goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, one of the most famous sights in Madurai.. The temple is said to be 1500 years old. It is located in the center of the city, and the streets of the old city were laid around it.
Highlights
• Walking tour
• Auto rickshaw ride
• legends and stories of Madurai
• Flower, vegetable and fruit markets
Itinerary
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Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
Located on the banks of the river Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Fondly known as the Athens of the South, Madurai is a city with a glorious past. The modern city was established by the Pandya rulers and expanded during the Nayak rule. The city is rich in culture and heritage.
You will be escorted from your hotel to Meenakshi Temple in your air-conditioned vehicle to begin your heritage walk. Starting with the East Tower of the temple, you will explore many storeyed “gopurams” – ornate statue-adorned towers, that are a typical feature of the temples in the state.
