Discover the ancient city of Madurai, known as the Athens of the East. Explore its magnificent temples, visit the historic Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Museum.
Discover the ancient city of Madurai, known as the Athens of the East. Explore its magnificent temples, visit the historic Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and learn about the life of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Museum.
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Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Madurai at 8:30 AM to commence a private tour with an English-speaking guide.
The tour begins at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. Constructed between 1623 and 1655 AD, its 33,000 sculptures earned it a place among the top 30…
- Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Madurai at 8:30 AM to commence a private tour with an English-speaking guide.
The tour begins at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. Constructed between 1623 and 1655 AD, its 33,000 sculptures earned it a place among the top 30 nominees for the ‘New Seven Wonders of the World’. The temple features the ‘Thousand Pillared Hall’, where each column depicts Dravidian deities. Adjacent to this hall are the Musical Pillars, each producing a unique melodic note when struck.
- Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal - The next stop is the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, renowned in Southern India. In the 17th century, Madurai was a significant trading hub for the Portuguese, Dutch, and other Europeans. The king of Madurai commissioned an Italian architect to design this grand palace, which showcases a blend of Dravidian, Islamic, and European architectural styles. The palace boasts a magnificent courtyard encircled by massive circular pillars and a throne room topped by a dome over 60 feet high.
- Gandhi Memorial Museum - Following this, the tour proceeds to the Gandhi Memorial Museum, where visitors can explore exhibitions divided into three sections: “India Fights for Freedom”, “Visual Biography of Mahatma Gandhi”, and “Relics and Replicas”. Additionally, there is a gallery of stamps featuring Gandhi on the ground floor.
At the conclusion of the tour, the driver will return guests to their hotel in Madurai.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking guide
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking guide
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities ( Optional
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities ( Optional
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 a major population center for millennia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited…
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 a major population center for millennia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
Highlights
• Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
• Gandhi Museum
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
