Madurai – The Land Of Palaces and Temples
Madurai located on the banks of Vaigai River, is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu state. This 2500 year old city is located close to Coimbatore and Chennai. This city has been inhabited for at least two millennia. The Nayak kings of Madurai and the Pandyans built this city in Dravidian architecture and style. Towards its western region lies the beautiful Nagamalai and Sirumalai hills where agriculture is the main activity. The Periyar Dam nurtures this agricultural land. People can make the most of affordable Madurai travels to see the place.
Madurai – Offers Numerous Sightseeing Opportunities
Madurai climate is hot and dry. There are a number of sightseeing opportunities offered by this ancient city. On referring to the Madurai map you get to know that there are numerous palaces and temples to see in this beautiful city. The Meenakshi Amman Temple with 33000 sculptures, dedicated to goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva is a historic one and a prominent landmark. The complex is housed in the 14 gateway towers.
Tourists can refer to the online Madurai map to obtain information on travel. Millions of visitors visit Madurai for the Meenakshi Tirukalyanam festival. The other temple to visit is Koodal Azhagar temple in central Madurai. Thiruparankundram is a temple dedicated to Lord Murugan and in Madurai it is one of the most visited spots.
Atop the Thiruparankundram hills is Hazrat Sulthan Sikandhar Badhusha Shaheed’s Durgah. A lot of people come to celebrate the Urus festival. A place for Muslim worship is Kazimar Big Mosque in Madurai. The mosque in Gorippalyam has the two graves of Islam rulers and saints Hazrat Sulthan Shamsuddin Badhusha (Radiyallah) and Madurai Hazrat Sulthan Alauddin Badusha (Radiyallah).
The well-known church to visit in Madurai is St. Mary’s Cathedral. From Madurai airport there are a number of popular airlines that fly to different destinations close by and abroad. Coimbatore, Cochin, Bangalore, Mahabalipuram, Tirupati, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Mumbai, Delhi are some of the cities well connected to Madurai.
Tourists can consider any of the affordable Madurai flights daily from Madurai airport. Hotels and restaurants offer delicious international food and local cuisine. Popular snacks are the idly, vada, sambar and coconut chutney. Many of the travel companies organize tours and travels within the city, regions close by and abroad. For your travel needs you will need to select one of the best Madurai travels offering great leisure, comfort and relaxation on the trip. Reputed travel and tour agencies offer personalized and authentic services, car rentals and car hire services in Madurai.
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