Madurai Main Travel Guide
Madurai
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Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Town Hall Road
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Town Hall Road during your stay in Madurai.
South Veli Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at South Veli Street during your stay in Madurai.
Pudhu Mandapam
Find out about the history of Madurai when you spend time at Pudhu Mandapam.
Things to do
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Tourisct Highlights of the Madurai (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy
Explore Madurai's Rich Culture: Private Car & Guided Tour
Top hotels in Madurai Main
Royal Court
Walkable from the train station, clean room. A quick ride to the temple (which has got all the gopurams covered in scaffolding for refurbishment at the moment which was a shame). Massage chair powerful even on lowest settings so not for the sensitive!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Lotus
Good
Reviewed on 11 May 2025
Poppys Hotel
Aircon remote is not easy to use.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
TM Hotel
Ideal location set close to train station and temple. Staff helpful, one spoke good English. Hotel is in dire need of re-furbishment. Comfy mattress, decent aircon, WiFi adequate. Decor not great, old fashioned. Toilet and shower desperately needs refurb. Was clean but old stains remain that can’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2023
Hotel Prem Nivas
Bed was not good
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024
Hotel President
Perfect for night life, including shopping and dining. Near famous temple. Wonderful friendly staff.
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Madurai Main
Simmakkal
While Simmakkal isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum - Madurai are some notable places to visit nearby.
Goripalayam
When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Agrini Township
While there might not be top attractions in Agrini Township, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills.
Arappalayam
Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills.
Andalpuram
While Andalpuram isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
