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Meenakshi Amman Temple
Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Tirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Meenakshi Amman Temple

Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide

By GetAwayTours Madurai
8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$146 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Madurai is an ancient city that is situated in the South state Tamil Nadu, India. It is the earliest recorded civilisation and there is evidence that there was human settlement here dating back to 300 BC. The town is built around the Meenakshi Temple. It is well known for various reasons one of them being the historical monuments like the Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Madurai has also contributed a lot to Indian literature with its rich and abundant literary tradition. On your visit here admire the Dravidian style of architecture as you pay pilgrimage to Meenakshi temple. The pillars outside the temple are erected so cleverly that they one can hear different notes when touching them. Thirumalai Nayak palace is known as the living palace of the Nayak Kings, it was built in the 17th century and is a beautiful construction with several pillars and domes around. With only a fourth portion of this marvel surviving.

Activity location

  • Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

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Private Tour with French Guide
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • French

Private Air Conditioned Vehicl: For 1-2 people, Private Air Conditioned Saloon with Driver will be provided
For 3-4 people, Private air Conditioned Innova

French Guide: Explore Madurai with Local French Speaking Guide
Pickup included

Language options: French
Price details
S$150.86 x 1 AdultS$150.86
Total
Price is S$150.86
Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$146.09 x 1 AdultS$146.09
Total
Price is S$146.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel Pick-up & Drop
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMonument Entrances Fees & camera Fees - INR300/person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTemple Darshan & Darshan tickets

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Dress code is smart casual (Please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended)

Activity itinerary

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The town has developed encircling Meenakashi Amman temple built in the Dravidian style -one for Lord Shiva and the other for his spouse Meenakashi. It is one of the masterpieces of Dravidian architecture and one of the most important active temples in India. Dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati known as "the one with fish-shaped eyes", the wife of Shiva, in its Sundareshwara form, it has two shrines, one for each of the gods. It is one of the most visited holy places in India and attracts pilgrims who come to marry or purify themselves there. The pillars in 1000 Pillar Hall inside the temple are erected so cleverly that they one can hear different notes when touching them. The temple will be usually open from 0500 hrs to 1230 hrs and 1600 hrs to 2030 hrs
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Thirumalai Nayak palace is known as the living palace of the Nayak Kings, it was built in the 17th century and is a beautiful construction with several pillars and domes around. With only a fourth portion of this marvel surviving the beauty that it must have been before its destruction can only be left to the imagination.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
  • 10m
Teppakulam (Temple Tank) is the venue of the float festival, 4kms from the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Gandhi Memorial Museum
  • 1h
The life history of Mahatma Gandhi depicted in the pictures along with the discription. Also, you can see the cloth he was wearing while being killed

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMadurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMadurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Venmani Rd, Sellur
    • 625002, Madurai, India

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