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About Madurai Tourism
Situated in the South of Tamil Nadu, Madurai, is one of the oldest cities in the country. Continuously inhabited since the 3rd century BCE, it is hailed as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu that offers you a chance to head on a wonderful spiritual journey. Madurai is also renowned for its awe-inspiring beauty, rich architecture, fabulous cuisine, and unmatched shopping opportunities. Both domestic and international tourists flock this ancient city to cherish its rich cultural heritage and especially to visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace.
About Madurai
Madurai is set on the banks of the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu and is around 48km southeast of Dindigul. It is also a major transportation hub for southern India. Madurai is known by various other names. This includes Malligai Maanagar (City of Jasmine), Koodal Nagaram (City of Junctions), Thoonga Nagaram (City that never sleeps), Koil Maanagar (Temple city), and Naanmada Koodal (junction of four towers which refers to the four major temples that Madurai is renowned for).
Madurai has a hot and dry climate throughout the year. The best time to visit Madurai however is during the winter season that is from December to February. During this time, the weather in Madurai is neither too hot nor too cold. The climate is very enjoyable for tourists during this time of the year.
You can reach by air, road, as well as train. If you are going by air, Madurai Airport is just around 10km away from the main city. It is also well-connected to all major cities in India. If you are looking to go by train, you can find an array of direct trains available from many cities of India. The city of Madurai is well-connected to all the southern parts of India so you can also seamlessly go by road. A few days in Madurai is sure to help you feel rejuvenated and enthusiastic. Apart from exquisite souvenirs, you can pack for yourself loads of beautiful memories.
The place is infamous for fluffy soft idlis. You should also check out Madurai’s wholesale banana market. You can find an array of bananas sold here. You can also feast on South Indian food. Foodies love the taste of crispy golden dosas and idlis and have them with a side of spicy chutney powder. Other than this, you can also check out the idliyappams, kola urundai, karidosai, elumbu roast, meen kuzhambu as well as kalkandusadam. If you are a vegetarian, there are eateries serving authentic Iyengar style meals as well as breakfast.
