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Madurai - The cultural capital of Tamil Nadu
3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Days / 2 Nights
"Madurai is the third-largest city of Tamil Nadu by population in southern India. Located on the banks of the River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city covers an area of 147.99 sq km and had a population of 1470755 in 2011 . The city is also the seat of a bench of the Madras High Court, one of only a few courts outside the state capitals of India. Madurai is also known as the Athens of the East and a place of great historical and cultural importance. The city has several historical monuments, with the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace being the most prominent. It was originally known as Kadambavanam, or the "forest of Kadamba" or the Nauclea Kadamba. It is a pilgrimage centre and gateway to South Tamil Nadu. Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language, as all three primary congregations of Tamil scholars, the Third Tamil Sangams, were held in the city between 1780 BCE and the 3rd century CE. The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd century BCE, being mentioned by Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to India, and Kautilya, a minister of the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya. "
Pick-up from Madurai Railway Station/Airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and staying overnight.
Visit the Maharaja Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Pazhamudhir Cholai and Azhagar Koil. evening Return back to hotel & overnight stay at Madurai Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Madurai Airport / Railway Station for the return journey.
Includes taxes and fees. Flights not included unless specified.