BEST SEASON TO VISIT MADURAI

Madurai can be visited through out the year, however, Winter season from October to March is the best time to visit Madurai. January to February & April to May is the Peak season in Madurai and often hotels run full and tourist places are crowded.October to March is the best time to visit Madurai. With a hot and dry climate for most of the year, Madurai is best visited during the winter season. The town is known for its ancient temples and other architectural and religious masterpieces and receives a generous crowd of people throughout the year. Madurai is the most fascinating and welcoming during the months between October and March which coincides with its winter season.
Madurai Weather
Minimum Temperature in Madurai 21°C.
Maximum Temperature in Madurai 40°C.
Present Temperature in Madurai 27.97°C.

DAYS REQUIRED TO VISIT MADURAI

Madurai usually requires complete full day to visit the most important attractions. 2 nights and 3 days are sufficient to see all its architectural beauty in the famous temples, palaces, and museums. This time is also perfect for you to visit several market places to pick up traditional textiles and handicrafts and try a range of delicious Tamilian cuisine.

MUST VISIT PLACES AND THINGS TO DO WHILE VISITING MADURAI

Visit Nagamalai, Yaanaimalai and Samanarmalai mountains surrounding the city.
Attend a temple concert.
Visit the legendary Gandhi Museum.
Shop for cotton fabrics, batiks, and handmade crafts.
Experience Madurai’s bullion bazaar.
Try the Murugan idli shop.
Experience the Teppam (float) Festival.

FAMOUS TEMPLES TO VISIT IN MADURAI

Madurai is the most loved city in India, which is revered for its brilliance of architecture made by artisans. The city is a hub of temples, a religious cluster of people and is known by the name, ‘the city that never sleeps’. Madurai is busy during any time of the day or night, and you are usually sure to find food and entertainment if you stroll. Temple hopping is one of the best things to do in Madurai. Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Pazhamudhir Solai, AlagarKoil, Mariamman Teppakulam, Kallazhagar .

PLACES GOOD FOR FOOD TRAIL IN MADURAI

The local cuisines of the city are:
Prema Vilas Lala Sweet Shop
Murugan Idli Shop
Amma Mess at Thallakulam, East Marrat Street
Visaalam Coffee in Goripalayam
GobuIyengar near Meenakshi Temple .

THINGS TO BUY IN MADURAI

Shopping in Madurai is like having a beautiful experience. Try shopping the following things:
Metal, bronze and aluminum vessels at Puthu Madapam.
Handicrafts at Avani Moola Street.
Variety of bangles at Bangle Merchants Street and Sungudi Sarees.
Try Palm heart from Street-side Vendors.
Try Halwa wrapped on lotus leaf from Prema Vilas in Madurai.

POPULAR THINGS TO DO IN MADURAI

Trying its delicious cuisine: Madurai is famous for its Tamilian cuisine served at several food streets and the traditional family-owned tiffin services. Some of the best things to try here are kari dosa, meen kuzhambu, fluffy idlis, dosas, uttapams, pongal, and kalkandu.
Shopping: No trip to Madurai is complete without picking up the beautiful traditional handicrafts, fine cotton, and the signature Chungidi silk sarees. Some of the best places to shop are the Cottage Arts Emporium, Avani Moola Street, Puthu Mandapam, and Chithirai Street.
Bird watching: A haven for bird watchers, places here like Poondi Tank, Samanatham Tank, and Meghamalai house local and exotic migratory species like the Common sandpiper, Garganey, Ruddy shelduck, Blue-tailed bee-eater, etc.
Participate in the local festivals: Madurai hosts festivals like Pongal, Jallikattu, Oonjal, Alagar, Chithirai, etc. with so much fervour that you can’t help but be a part of all their vibrant colours and exciting celebrations.

HOW TO REACH MADURAI

By Air

From          Dist (Kms)
Chennai       464
Hyderabad    998
Bangalore      437

Distance Chart

From Distance (Kms)
Kodai Road to Madurai 41
Kodaikanal to Madurai 117
Meghamalai to Madurai 130
Tiruchirappalli to Madurai 134
Thekkady to Madurai 140
Tirunelveli to Madurai 159
Munnar to Madurai 160
Tenkasi to Madurai 160
Thanjavur to Madurai 170
Rameshwaram to Madurai 171
Idukki to Madurai 173
Pollachi to Madurai 190
Coimbatore to Madurai 209
Kumbakonam to Madurai 219
Mettupalayam to Madurai 232
Palakkad to Madurai 233
Valparai to Madurai 235
Salem to Madurai 236
Villupuram to Madurai 241
Pathanamthitta to Madurai 241
Kottayam to Madurai 243
Kanyakumari to Madurai 246