It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District, which is governed by the Madurai Municipal Corporation established on 1 November 1866. As of the 2011 census , it is the third largest metropolis in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore in terms of population and 27th largest urban agglomeration ...

Though famous primarily as a pilgrimage tourism destination, Madurai also attracts visitors due to its strategic location that makes it an ideal weekend getaway. National Highway 45 and 45B connects Madurai to Chennai. Madurai can be reached from Bengaluru via NH 49.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Madurai. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveller reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. Historic temple complex known for its intricate architecture, including a thousand-pillar mandapa and a golden lotus pond.

5 天之前 · Madurai, city, south-central Tamil Nadu state, southern India. It is located on the Vaigai River, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Dindigul. Madurai is the third most populous, and probably the oldest, city in the state.

2021年9月30日 · Madurai is more than 3,500 years old and one of Tamil Nadu's top tourist destinations. Don't miss these attractions and things to do in Madurai.

Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of India. Ruled by Pandya kings for the longest time in its history, it is called as the 'Lotus City' as it was planned and built in the shape of a lotus.

See most popular tourist places to visit in Madurai, top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Madurai, find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Madurai, Tamil Nadu

Madurai is Tamil Nadu’s culturally active and vibrant district. Its cultural heritage extends to more than 2,500 years from the great Tamil era. The district was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD.

Strategically located in Tamil Nadu, the city makes for an ideal weekend getaway for the people of South India. Madurai with its many colours, charms and idiosyncrasies is bound to make your tour memorable.

Within easy striking distance of the Tamil Nadu capital are timeless temple towns, coastal nature reserves, old colonial outposts and beach resorts that are as popular for monsoon watching as sitting on the sand.