Athens of the East, A day Spend Touring Madurai

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| Madurai, India

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Free Cancellation

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Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

English speaking guide
Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Madurai
Lunch at local restaurant

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities ( Optional

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Gandhi Memorial Museum is closed on Fridays
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East, it is famous for its temples. It is one of India's most popular Hindu pilgrimage centers. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been...

Duration from 5 Hours to 6 Hours
Private Tour

1
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
You will picked up at your hotel in Madurai at 8:30 AM and start your private tour along with an English speaking guide.

Begin at Meenakshi Amman Temple devoted to Parvathi, Lord Shiva's wife. Built between 1623 and 1655 AD its 33,000 figures made it one of the top 30...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Next, visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, well known in Southern India. During the 17th century Madurai used to be a major trading center for the Portuguese, Dutch and other Europeans. The king of Madurai employed an Italian architect to design the massive palace. The design of the palace includes the...
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Gandhi Memorial Museum

Post lunch, travel to the Gandhi Memorial Museum, where you can view the exhibitions which are separated into three segments: "India Fights for Freedom", "Visual Biography of Mahatma Gandhi" and "Relics and Replicas". You can also see the gallery of stamps featuring Gandhi, located on the ground floor.

At the...