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Four Hours Tour of Majestic Madurai - (Include Sri Meenakshi Temple)

Duration: 4h

Languages: English

Registered on September 17, 2019

Hello! My name is Dhanabalan and I have been a tour guide in Madurai for the last Fourteen Years. I am specially passionate about the history of Madurai and different walks of life in the city I was born and raised in. I also enjoy meeting and learning from the people I meet whilst guiding. I pride myself on providing interesting and informative tours to my clients, and I really look forward to hearing from you and showing you the city. Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to customize or personalize any tour. Please just ask, and we can create together the perfect trip for you combining any mixture of places in Madurai.

No minimum number of attendees

No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
Free booking and cancellation

Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Accepts electronic payment

This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Experience the culture of Madurai with a 4-hours private guided tour of its ancient temples. Each of the Dravidian temples built by the Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings, earning the city its nickname Koil Maanagar, which means Temple City.

Itinerary :
Begin this half day tour by spending some time visiting Meenakshi Temple, one of the most famous landmarks of the temple city. This temple itself has a thousand pillar museum and our guest witnessing to see the row of pillars in symmetry and see the beautiful mesmerizing intricate carvings!Meenakshi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi (considered a form of Parvati) and is complete with a sanctum for her consort, Sundareshwarar (or Siva).
Then we will visiting to Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple , dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan that is known as a handsome son of the Lord Shiva. Due to being having the deity of the one of the favourite Gods which Tamil’s worship, this temple in Madurai receives devotees and pilgrims in large numbers every day and throughout the year.

Exclusions:
*Rental for transportation
*Personal Expenses
*Entrance fee for the temples

Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

Meeting point:

24, S Chitrai St, Valaiyal Kadai, Mad...

24, S Chitrai St, Valaiyal Kadai, Madurai Main, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001, India

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Post Office ,Opposite :South Entrance of Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
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Meenakshi Amman Temple

Meenakshi Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva.Meenakshi Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva.
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Entrance not included

Thousand Pillars

The thousand pillar mandapam is regared as the 'wonder of the palace'. There are around 985 beautifully decorated columns. Each pillar is beautifully sculptured and presents the glory of the Dravidan sculpture. This hall also houses a Temple Art Museum, where you can see icons, photographs, drawings, etc., exhibiting the 1200 years old history.
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Free admission

Pudhu Mandapam

Walking tour provides you the scope for understanding how the city awakes, the local habits, the lifestyle of the common man, vibrant and busiest places of the city.

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Outside visit

Swamy sannathi Street
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Entrance not included

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple , dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan that is known as a handsome son of the Lord Shiva. Due to being having the deity of the one of the favourite Gods which Tamil’s worship, this temple in Madurai receives devotees and pilgrims in large numbers every day and throughout the year.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Accessibility

Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group reservations.

Pets

Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees

There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.

Additional costs:

The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Payment methods

Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.

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