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Madurai

Madurai


Travel Facts
Best time to visit:
Winters are the best season to visit the city, the months from October to March.

STD Code:
0452

Population:
9,22,913
Weather:
In Summer: Max: 37.5 C. Min: 26.3 C.
In Winter: Max: 29.6 C. Min: 20.9 C.
Rainfall: 839.8 mm (Annual)
 

About Madurai
Madurai it is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and it is well known for the Meenakshi temple situated at the heart of the town which attracts tourists as well as pilgrims. Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old, and has been an important commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. Madurai was the capital city of the Pandya kings of South India. Madurai is the headquarters of Madurai district
 

Tourist Places
Meenakshi Temple Meenakshi Temple
Located at the heart of the city, the meenakshi-sundareswarar temple has long been the focus of both indian and international tourist attraction ...more
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Places to stay
The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai

Located on the banks of Vaigai River, Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. The city,... more hotel info

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Getting Around
Getting Around There are public transport buses, auto rickshaws and call taxis available.
 

How to reach
How to reach Madurai By Air:
Indian Airlines connect Madurai with Madras, Calicut and Bombay. Vayudoot Services also connect Madurai with Madras & Pondicherry. East West Airlines also connect Madurai with Bombay.

By Rail:
Madurai is Connected by rail via Madras with all the main places in India.

By Road:
Madurai is connected by good motorable roads to Madras (472 kms), Trichy (142 kms), Rameshwarm (139 kms), Kanyakumari (232 kms), Tirunelveli (151 kms), Kodaikanal (120 kms), Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (136 kms), Palani (122 kms), Thanjavur (223 kms), Bangalore (446 kms), Bombay (1454 kms).
 
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