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document record the presence of this city form 4 th century B.C. Over
the centuries Madurai has come under the rule of the Cholas, Pandyas,
Muslim invaders, the Vijaynagar kings, the Nayaks and the British Raj.
Madurai tours would be time to visit the historic city that is famous
for the awe-inspiring Sri Meenakshi temple. In the south India tour
Madurai occupies an important place amongst the pilgrims who come from
different parts of the world.
The Meenakshi temple in Madurai was built in 1560 but its history goes
back to 2000 years when Madurai was a Pandyan capital. The Meenakshi
temple is a colorful and intricately carved temple and the spectacular
example of Dravidian architecture. The temple covers an area of 6 hectares.
The 12 gopurams range in height from 45m to 50 m. The Madurai temple
tour is very popular with the pilgrims across the nation.
The tourist destination in Madurai include the Tirumalai Nayak Palace
built in 1663 and is popular for its entrance gate, the main hall and
the dance hall. The museums and the Mariamman Teppakkulam tank are the
other attractions in Madurai.
The tourists interested in south India temple tour should not miss
out on Madurai that has been a center for learning and pilgrimage for
centuries.
The city and especially the Meenakshi temple have the elaborate festivals.
The festivals of annual importance involve processions and rituals.
The procession features the elephants and musicians. In your Tamil Nadu
tour, tour Madurai and also be apart of the festivals that would be
unique altogether.
The accommodation in Madurai includes hotels, lodges that cater to
all types of tourists. To travel to Madurai the tourist can make use
of the road, rail and the air transport. The best time to visit Madurai
is between September to May.
India Tour Guides provides information on Madurai Tours and offers
online booking for tours to Madurai, for further queries or hotel booking
please fill up the form given below
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