56 opinions from other walkers about Madurai tours
4.95
56 ratings
Smitha
07 Apr 2024
Coimbatore
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Apr 2024
I highly suggest a walking tour with Mr. Dhanpal. He is a storehouse of knowledge. I got vast insights into the history of not only the temple town of Madurai but also the Tamil language and literature including Thirukkural. There are minute intricacies and stories behind the sculptures of Ayiramkal Mandapam and the temple architecture which I would’ve definitely missed if he wasn’t with me. I was taken through the snaking alleys of town where I visited the banana market and was surprised to see the smoking chambers of the fruit! A normal visit to the temple on my own would not have taken me to the Summer palace built by Thirumalai Naykkar which is in another part outside of the temple. I drank Jigarthanda from the original shop too. The walking tour takes you through puthu mandapam and wholesale and retail markets so I recommend shopping from these areas which I found way too economical than from around the temple. The palace is undergoing renovation but you can take a few pics here. I am eagerly awaiting to avail his services very shortly for my family and friends. Dhanapal gave me three viewpoints on most of the things - from the mythology, that of the Archeological Survey of India, and his own as a native of Madurai. I have been traveling far and wide, taking services of guides wherever I go to delve deep into the background but this has been the most satisfying one so far. He is ready to clear your doubts and I realized that he is well read. I highly recommend Dhanapal and Guruwalk.
Three Hours Tour of Majestic Madurai - (Include Sri Meenakshi Temple)
Chloe
04 Apr 2024
Rouen
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Apr 2024
As you can read in the other reviews, it was truly a very interesting tour ! Dhanabalan is very caring, nice and fun. He explained us a lot of things about the places we visited but also shared a lot about Indian history and culture. He gave us a lot of recommendations (things to do after the tour, places to eat, to see…).
We also made a few stops during the tour to taste some drinks and food, this was highly appreciated ! Thanks a lot!
Three Hours Tour of Majestic Madurai - (Include Sri Meenakshi Temple)
Karin
03 Apr 2024
Alphen aan den Rijn
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Apr 2024
Dhanabalan Perumal provided us a very informative tour. He is very friendly and his English is very good. Thank you!
The Ultimate Sri Meenakshi Temple-The Gem of Madurai.
Stanislas
18 Mar 2024
Paris
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Mar 2024
Dhana was really nice and interesting. He explained lots of things in a very intelligible way, answered all our questions! Amazing way to visit this beautiful temple! Highly recommended
Meenakshi Temple and Hall of Thousand Pillars Walking Tour-Two Hours (Tour Starting time is Customizable)
Urša
12 Mar 2024
Domžale
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Mar 2024
We learned a lot obut the temple, the culture of (South) India, Hinduizem, customs. We also recived gret rexommendations what else to see and which food to try.
Meenakshi Temple and Hall of Thousand Pillars Walking Tour-Two Hours (Tour Starting time is Customizable)
Tu
21 Feb 2024
Munich
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Feb 2024
The tour was very insightful, fun and absolutely worth it. The tourguide presented a lot of information in a structured and funny manner, englisch was perfectly understandable. Thanks for the great tour!
The Ultimate Sri Meenakshi Temple-The Gem of Madurai.
Mathew
15 Feb 2024
Bengaluru
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Feb 2024
Bala is just too good . His knowledge of history and the temples is phenomenal... The two hour your was excellent and worth it... He kept us captivated and the two hours just went by!
Meenakshi Temple and Hall of Thousand Pillars Walking Tour-Two Hours (Tour Starting time is Customizable)
Marilena
07 Feb 2024
Pianezza
Verified booking
Travelled alone -
Feb 2024
Dhanabalan is a super guide, really very competent and prepared. He told me a lot of things, not only about the places visited, I highly recommend it!! Thank you!!
Three Hours Tour of Majestic Madurai - (Include Sri Meenakshi Temple)
Cristina
04 Feb 2024
Barcelona
Verified booking
Travelled in couple -
Feb 2024
What to say …. Without Bala Madurai is not Madurai. If you want to learn, enjoy, immerse in the culture and have a blast during your stay please contact him. His english is excellent, and he is patience and very honest person. Please don’t miss out the visit with him. We did the temple and afterwards the banana and flower market. Thanks for an amazing morning ! !
Meenakshi Temple and Hall of Thousand Pillars Walking Tour-Two Hours (Tour Starting time is Customizable)
Want to share your culture with travelers from all the world?
