Private Tour - Madurai Half Day City Sightseeing with Rickshaw Ride

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

English Speaking Local Guide
Rickshaw Ride from Tirumalai Nayak Palace to Meenakshi Amman Temple
Pickup & Drop from the Hotel
Private Chauffeur driver Air Conditioned Vehicle
Food & Drinks
Monument Entry fees - INR100/person
Gratuities
Temple Entry fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pickup / Drop from all the City Hotels. We will share the driver / vehicle details 12hrs before the schedule pickup time

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Meeting point

We can meet you at the entrance of Tirumalai Nayak Mahal

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

    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. Later on enjoy your ride by Cycle Rickshaw from palace to Temple through the local market

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

    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

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by GetAwayTours Madurai

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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