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Madurai Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Madurai, South India.
- Best time: October To March
- 8 places to see
About Madurai
Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April's Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu.
Places to visit in Madurai
- Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Shree Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Samanar Hills
- Pazhamudircholai Temple
- Goripalayam Dargah
- Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
- Koodal Azhagar Temple
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
Things to do in Madurai
- Visit The Athisayam Water Amusement Park
- Jungle Safari
- Heritage Walk
Famous food in Madurai
- Paruthi paal
- Jigarthanda
- Panangkarkandu paal
- Appam
- Kuzhi paniyaram
- Paruthi
- Chaats
- Fish and Chips
- Gulab Jamuns
- Butter Chicken
- Tandoori Chicken
Things to buy in Madurai
- Sarees
- Veshtis
- Cotton fabrics
- Handicrafts
- Metallurgical articles
Where to shop in Madurai
- Hajee Moosa Fabrics Pvt. Ltd.
- Prithu Mandapam Market
