Madurai - the Temple city of India
  1. Home
  2. India
  3. Wonderguides
  4. Madurai - the Temple city of India

Wonderguide by

Sankar Srinivasan

Madurai - the Temple city of India

Explore the Tamil culture

QR code
Use QR code to view online version
Powered by Wonderguide

Important places in Madurai

To visit

A gift for you!

Limited offer

Gift from Sankar. Get a discount off all experiences!

Sign up now and get a discount off any experience of your choice.

Where to stay at Madurai

Hotels for tourists

Image - Hotel Royal Court
Place
Hotel Royal Court
Sankar:Near Madurai Railway station. No bar facility.
Image - Fortune Pandiyan - Hotel in Madurai
Place
Fortune Pandiyan - Hotel in Madurai
Sankar:Near Race course. Better hotel for tourists
Image - Hotel Supreme
Place
Hotel Supreme
Sankar:Best hotel for tourists.
Image - JC Residency
Place
JC Residency
Sankar:Located northern side of Madurai
Image - The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai
Place
The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai
Sankar:5 Star hotel with good facilities, but located little out of city
Image - Hotel The Metropole
Place
Hotel The Metropole
Sankar:Above photo is wrong. But middle budget good hotel, located opposite of district court.
Image - Hotel Park Plaza
Place
Hotel Park Plaza
Sankar:Near Supreme hotel

Temples in Madurai

Explore the sculptures

Image - Meenakshi Amman Temple
Place
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Sankar:It is pride of Madurai. This temple is largest and built before 1000 years. Lot of towers, sculptures and wall paintings are there...
Image - Arulmigu Kallazhagar Temple, Azhagar Kovil
Place
Arulmigu Kallazhagar Temple, Azhagar Kovil
Sankar:Vishnu temple, located 30 kilometres away from Madurai. Ancient temple. Pazhamuthir cholai Murugan temple is nearby this temple.
Image - Sri Pazhamuthircholai Murugan Temple
Place
Sri Pazhamuthircholai Murugan Temple
Sankar:Near Kallazhagar temple
Image - Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Temple
Place
Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Temple
Sankar:Vishnu temple. Near Railway station.
Image - Tallakulam Perumal Kovil
Place
Tallakulam Perumal Kovil
Sankar:Vishnu Temple. In city centre
Image - Thiruparankundram
Place
Thiruparankundram
Sankar:Murugan temple. 10 kilometres away from Madurai. Near to Gateway hotel.
Image - Poonga Murugan Temple
Place
Poonga Murugan Temple
Sankar:Small Murugan temple. Near Gandhi museum

Wonderguide map

  1. Hotel Royal Court
  2. Fortune Pandiyan - Hotel in Madurai
  3. Hotel Supreme
  4. JC Residency
  5. The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Madurai
  6. Hotel The Metropole
  7. Hotel Park Plaza
  8. Meenakshi Amman Temple
  9. Arulmigu Kallazhagar Temple, Azhagar Kovil
  10. Sri Pazhamuthircholai Murugan Temple
  11. Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Temple
  12. Tallakulam Perumal Kovil
  13. Thiruparankundram
  14. Poonga Murugan Temple

Like these tips?
High Five Sankar

Computer Screen with your own travel guide

Have your own travel tips?

You can create your own travel guide for any corner of the world. Share your knowledge!

India flag

Local tips about India

Discover hidden gems and some of the best travel tips shared by locals on Wonderguide.