Madurai, the ‘Athens of India’ is a beautiful city that is a testimony to ancient Indian history and culture. Madurai Travel and Tourism Guide will provide tourists with an insight to the eminent tourist spots in Madurai. The beautiful city fringed by jungle-clad mountains bears evidence of the triumphs and tribulations of the ancient Indian monarchs.
A visit to Madurai, aptly called the ‘city of honey’ remains incomplete without a stopover at the magnificent and stately Shree Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, narrating the story of princess Meenakshi, Lord Shiva’s consort. The numerous glittering and cascading waterfalls, the majestic Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum are also eminent tourist spots. Besides the Meenakshi Temple, famed for elaborate celebrations of the Chithirai, Avanimool, Navarathri and Float Festivals also attracts multitude of tourists and pilgrims.
The city of Madurai resting on the banks of the Vaigai River is a tourist’s haven. Madurai Travel is today facilitated by the abundance of transport and communication facilities. The arterial roads have state run and private bus plying passengers. Chennai, Bangalore, Tiruchirapalli and Mumbai airports fly regular fights to Madurai while the city can also be accessed by rail from Trichy, Rameswaram and Chennai. Besides bcycles and auto rickshaws are omnipresent in the city. Tourists can also hire a taxi or a private car and plop down for a visit to the nearly Dam or Kodaikanal Hill station.
he pleasant congenial winters witness Madurai city rejoicing in colorful festivities. Thus the city is usually bustling with a large influx of tourists at this time of the year. Tourists can choose from the plethora of heritage hotel chains, five-star, four-star, three-star, and two-star and budget hotels. The eminent hotels include:
- Hotel Chentoor
106, West Perumal Maistry Street,
Madurai - 625 001.Tamil Nadu, India
Phone : +91-452-350490 (10 Lines)
Fax : +91-452-350499
- Hotel Park Plaza
114-115, West Perumal Maistry Street,
Madurai-625 001,Tamil Nadu, India
Phone:2342112, 2343654
- Hotel International
46, West Perumal Maistry Street,
Madurai-625 001,Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: 741552, 741553, 741554, 741555
- Hotel Madurai Residency
15,West Marret Street, Madurai -1.
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone : 0452 2343140
- Hotel M. R. International
61-62 Dhanappa Mudali Street,
Madurai -1,Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: +91-452- 2348201-04.
Tourists and sightseers will not have a free moment in the city where there is always plenty to do. The rooftop restaurants on Town Hall Road and W. Perumal Maithy Road overlook a breathtaking backdrop. Tourists can relax, let down their hair and dig in to the local gastronomic delights. The city also houses several other excellent eateries. Tourists can also indulge in whirlwind-shopping sprees and pick up finely woven silk, exquisite woodcarvings, statuettes and hand spun khadi fabric. The city also offers a diverse platter of entertainment ranging from movies, cultural evenings, musical soirees and sound and light shows.
For more information on Madurai Travel and tourist packages, the interested reader can contact:
- Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)
180-TB Complex,
W. Veli Street
Telephone- 734757
. Monday to Friday -10 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays -10 am to 12:30 pm.
