Simmakkal Travel Guide
Madurai
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.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
After visiting Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, 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.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
After visiting Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thiruparankundram. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Samanar Hills
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Samanar Hills during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Tourisct Highlights of the Madurai (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
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Hotel The Nook
Good value for money, decent breakfast, and wholesome lunch.. Friendly staff always willing to help
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2023
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Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Lovely hotel and a great place to relax and unwind. The rooms are comfortable and the buffet is excellent.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels
Great location, very clean rooms, staff friendly and courteous. Plenty of breakfast options
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
If you're spending some time in Madurai Main, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Pudhu Mandapam are top sights worth seeing.
Goripalayam
When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Andalpuram
While Andalpuram isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills are some notable places to visit nearby.
