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Private Custom Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
2 Adults x $164.00
$328.00
Approx Total
$328.00
Pickup included
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Offered in: English
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
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Gratuities
Food and drinks
Overview
It is said that the city Madurai, which is located on the banks of the river Vaigai, has been a major settlement for about two millennia. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is also one of India's most outstanding Hindu pilgrimage centers. Join us for the private full-day sightseeing tour and explore the city, popular for its temples built by Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings in the Dravidian style of architecture.
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Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
Superb example of Dravidian architecture and sculpture, the temple has two sanctorum, one dedicated to Shiva as Sundareswarar and the other to his consort Meenakshi. This is one of the largest temple complexes in the country. Of the many pieces of sculpture in the temple, the most striking is that of the divine marriage of goddess Meenakshi with Sundareswarar. The highlight of the temple is the ‘Hall of Thousand Pillars’. The hall has 985 pillars with a number of ornate and bold sculptures. Viewed from any angle, these pillars appear to be in a straight line, an architectural marvel indeed. In the outer most corridor is situated the matchless musical pillars carved out of stones; when tapped, they produce different musical notes. The museum of icons, photographs and illustrations in this hall is of great interest. The temple is usually open from 0500 hrs to 1230 hrs and 1600 hrs to 2130 hrs.
1 hour
Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
This monumental palace was built in 1636 AD by the ruler by King Tirumalai Nayak, one of the leading kings of the Nayak dynasty which ruled Madurai. The building, which we see today, is the main palace where the king lived. The original palace complex was four times larger. The palace complex consisted of mainly two parts. The imposing edifice is famous for the 'stucco work' on its domes and impressive arches. The 'Sorgavilasam' (celestial pavilion) constructed entirely of brick and mortar without the support of a single rafter or girder, is a marvel of Indo-Saracenic architectural style. There is a museum in the palace building, which has sections dealing with the history of Madurai and the art and architecture of Tamil Nadu.
1 hour
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
It is also called as Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam just 2 kms from Meenakshi Temple in the Town. There are Ghats on all four sides with 12 steps . It is said that, this pit was dug to fetch sand to build Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. The pit was later converted with brick work as a Holy tank and Thirumalai Nayakar Built the Vandiyur Mariamman Temple too on the northern side of the tank. In the middle of the tank there is a Mandapam called Maiya Mandapam [center Mandapam] with a small Ganesh Temple and a Garden. The Float Festival at Mariamman Teppkulam is one of the most colourful temple festival, annually held in the month of Thai [Jan-Feb] to mark the birth anniversary of King Thirumalai Nayak.Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar are seated on an illuminated Float [Theppam] colorfully decorated with flowers and the Theppam moves around the tank with the traditional musical treat in the background, watched by thousands of devotees.
1 hour
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Published on Dec, 2019
I toured Madurai in December and could not have been more pleased. Great communication in advance, knowledgeable and fun guide and safe driver. Great experience
Maheshwari and Sasi were excellent companions and guide and driver
Published on Sep, 2019
Maheshwari was a very knowledgeable guide who knew people at the locations we visited and this enabled us to move around very quickly. Sasi is an excellent driver who knew the routes very well. Both Maheshwari and Sasi were very good companions for my tour of Madurai which I enjoyed thoroughly and would highly recommend. The tour company also was in touch regularly to see how the tour was going as well as to ensure that I got to the airport at the end of the tour on time to get back to Chennai.
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