Free Tours en Madurai

Alexandre

1 Reseña

If you’re looking for an authentic experience regarding the history of the city and more wide regarding the story behind the tamil culture, I definitly recommend you this Guide. We bought felt enriched regarding the information we have received.

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Isabel

1 Reseña

Today I had the pleasure of exploring Madurai with a truly exceptional guide; Balan Perumal. From the Meenakshi Amman Temple to the Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple and the vibrant flower market, every moment was made more meaningful by his extensive knowledge and deep insight into the local culture. Beyond his expertise, what stood out most was how genuinely he looked after my well-being throughout the entire day. He was remarkably professional, attentive, and ensured a seamless experience from start to finish. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for an authentic and well-curated tour of Madurai. Isabel from Barcelona (Spain)

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Amal

1 Reseña

Suresh had arranged Kesavan to guide us around the temple. He explained all aspects in detail, covered every area and assisted with all the procedures. It was a wonderful procedure.

Ceremonia nocturna en el templo Meenakshi Amman de Madurai: una experiencia espiritual cautivadora

Dhanabalan was a very friendly guide. With only a small group of visitors, the tour was very interactive. Dhanabalan’s explanations were interesting, comprehensive and accurate, both before and during the ceremony. A magnificent ceremony. He was also very helpful beyond the tour itself, offering suggestions for other places of interest. I highly recommend it.

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

francesca

1 Reseña

Great tour!

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

We joined all three tours offered by Dhanabalan and they were all great experiences, Dhanabalan’s English is fantastic and he has so much knowledge to share. Highlights included the evening ceremony at the Meenakshi temple, a day time tour of the same temple, the banana and flower markets and a beautiful temple which is a short distance from the city centre. We were two women travelling together and always felt safe and well looked after in Dhanabalan’s company, he also bought us coffee and snacks during the tours. Thoroughly recommend

Recorrido de cuatro horas por Madurai (excluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Kerstin

1 Reseña

It was a wonderful Tour, so informativ and inspiring. Culturawise and historically. We were so pleased by the variety of Impression

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

priya

1 Reseña

It's very nice event. This is my first time I attended Ceremony.

Ceremonia nocturna en el templo Meenakshi Amman de Madurai: una experiencia espiritual cautivadora

Moritz

1 Reseña

Dhanabalan picked me up on point and then we went into the temple. I learned a lot, from basics to detailed information you just can get from a local. Without him I would be lost in this big temple complex and wouldn't understand a lot of things. Thank you for your time and I wish you the best.

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

Helene

9 Reseñas

We treated ourselves to a private full-day “GuruWalk” tour with Dhanabalam in Madurai. We began at the local vegetable market, continued through the wholesale banana market and the famous Murugan Temple, and finished at the vibrant flower market. We were truly impressed and learned so much about the religions, culture, and history of Tamil Nadu. Because of the heat, we were glad to combine taxi rides with walking. Without our guide’s professionalism, we would never have experienced Madurai in such a meaningful way. It’s an absolute must! 😎🙏🥰☺️

Recorrido de cuatro horas por Madurai (excluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Juan

2 Reseñas

Dhanabalan is a tremendous professional tour guide. He has a deep knowledge of Tamilnaru culture and India/Hindu history that would make your walking tour fantastic!

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Dhanabalan was a passionate and knowledgeable guide. It was very interesting to hear him explain about the various temple rituals, Thiruvalluvur and the differ aspects of Tamil history. He also recommended good places to shop and eat and other interesting sights. If you love history and looking to learn more, he is the best person to go with

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

We had a truly divine time with Dhanabalan. He is a learned and wise individual, who instantly made us feel at ease. He was knowledgeable and engaging. We did not want the tour to end - it was that good!!! We highly recommend him, if you are in Madurai! Thank you once again Sir.

Free tour por el templo Meenakshi y el Salón de los Mil Pilares: dos horas (la hora de inicio del recorrido es personalizable)

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Free tour por el templo Meenakshi y el Salón de los Mil Pilares: dos horas (la hora de inicio del recorrido es personalizable)

Mr. Dhanabalan Perumal was very accomodative throughout. My parents wanted to join the tour at the very last minute so he was kind enough to ensure that they got their breaks to rest in between. He also met us at a gate closest to us rather than insisting we meet at the designated point for he thought it would be easier for my parents. He was highly knowledgeable and gave us view points from all perspectives making the visit to the temple even more meaningful. His detailed explanations made the walk truly memorable. We are grateful to him for a wonderful experience.

El Último Templo de Sri Meenakshi: La Joya de Madurai.

MANOJ

1 Reseña

Dhanapal was very professional! Really appreciate his time and effort! Thanks

El Último Templo de Sri Meenakshi: La Joya de Madurai.

STEVEN

27 Reseñas

I would just like to express my gratitude to Dhanabalan. He took me into the temple where I was so out of my depth and comfort zone. He explained really well the, in my opinion, such complex and complicated aspects of Hinduism. The temple itself is amazing and the people so friendly and welcoming. Thank you for such a lovely evening sir.

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

Dhanabalan was an extraordinary tour guide. He was really friendly, knowledgeable and professional. His English is perfect and you can see he really loves sharing his culture. First of all, he recommended starting early to avoid the heat and see the elephant temple, which we wouldn’t even have known about if it wasn’t for him. Then he showed us around, stopping at very interesting landmarks, sharing stories and always making sure we were comfortable. He was nice to talk to, very attentive and informative. Getting to know Madurai was a great experience and having Dhanabalan there made it a lot better. 10/10

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Dhanabalan was an extraordinary tour guide. He was really friendly, knowledgeable and professional. His English is perfect and you can see he really loves sharing his culture. We really enjoyed the night ceremony and definitely recommend doing it with Dhanabalan. He knew exactly where to stand and where to go to see it without hassle. It was a great experience and having Dhanabalan there made it a lot better. 10/10

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

Dhanabalan was a great host. He shared a vast amount of knowledge of Tamil culture, religion and Madurai. He English was excellent and he checked regularly that I understood the information & answers lots of questions. Great guide, great tour to see parts of Madurai that are not obvious for a tourist. 100% recommend

Recorrido de cuatro horas por Madurai (excluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Anne

8 Reseñas

We had a nice experience with the ceremony in the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Dhanabalan is friendly and enthusiastic in his storytelling. It is clear that he has a passion for his city, state and language. He introduces what the ceremony is about, and explains the steps, before you witness it yourself. That is good, because during the ceremony itself there's not really the occasion to talk about it. The ceremony feels a bit chaotic, with many people around, some movements from one place to another, and sometimes it's difficult to see exactly what is happening if other people are blocking the view. Afterwards Dhanabalan answers any leftover questions, regarding the ceremony, things to do in Madurai or any other questions. He also gives some nice recommendations, which is really valuable.

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

michal

2 Reseñas

We enjoyed and learned a lot from Dhabalan in the ceremony tour. It was super interesting, super proffessional and realy good experiance. We also got great tips for our other trips. We highly recommend !!

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

Fantastic and unique experience! I really felt blessed to have experienced the night ceremony and had such a great guide to explain it all. Dhanabalan knew the best spots to witness the ceremony first hand and gave so much valuable information. Simple excellent. Don't miss the experience with Dhanabalan when you are in Madurai. Then you can go the next day to visit the temple and the thousands pillars at your own pace, it is unmissable while in Tamil Nadu.

Tour Nocturno y Ceremonia del Templo Meenakshi

Dhanabalan is a professional experienced & informative guide We spent a very pleasant & entertaining 4 hours with him We had a lot of questions for him about the Madurai temple and sites but also about Indian religion and life and he was able to answer at level we could understand and in perfect English We can strongly recommend Dhanabalan as a guide

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)

Balan gave us a totally personalized tour with plenty of information about everything we wanted to know, like Hinduism, culture, society, architecture and the history of the places :) we can only recommend him as a tour guide

Free tour por lo mejor de Madurai (incluido el templo Sri Meenakshi)