Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Learn about the local history of Madurai with a stop at Meenakshi Amman Temple. 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.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
You can find out about the history of Thiruparankundram with a visit to Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
You can find out about the history of Madurai with a visit to ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple. 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.
St. Mary's Cathedral Church
You can find out about the history of Madurai with a visit to St. Mary's Cathedral Church. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Private Tour: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Night Ceremony
Madurai Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)
Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Best of Madurai (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025
Hotel President
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024
Wild Zest
Hotel The Nook
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2023
Moskva Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2020
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
If you're spending some time in Madurai Main, Meenakshi Amman Temple and ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple are top sights worth seeing.
Goripalayam
When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Gandhi Museum - Madurai and ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Goripalayam Mosque are some notable places to visit nearby.
Agrini Township
While there might not be top attractions in Agrini Township, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara and Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Arappalayam
Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple and Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Anna Nagar
Though Anna Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.