Madurai
A city with a thousand stories.
Meenakshi Amman Temple, palace courtyards and a city that stays awake.
Begin in the streets around Meenakshi Amman Temple. Between painted towers, market stalls and palace arches, Madurai rewards a slower walk and a curious eye.
A suggested itinerary to adapt to your own dates, budget and interests. Official destination information
A route with room
to make it yours.
Start around Meenakshi Amman Temple
Make time for the temple and its surrounding streets. Check the current visitor rules and permitted areas before entering.
Walk the old market streets
Explore the lanes around Puthu Mandapam, looking for textiles, flowers and small shops. Stop for a filter coffee along the way.
Step into the palace courtyard
Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace for its grand courtyard and arcades. Keep the rest of the afternoon free for the city.
Taste a little of Madurai
Try a local breakfast and seek out a glass of jigarthanda. Leave time to return to a favorite street before heading home.
Another side
of Madurai.
Madurai: a closer look at carved stone and temple colour.
