Greatest architectural wonder of ancient India is Meenakshi Temple here. City famous for Sungudi gorgeous sarees, Jasmine flowers export, folk dance dramas, population about 1200000. In the year 2008, 240000 foreign tourists and 4400000 Indian tourists and pilgrims visited this temple city.

History of Madurai
Rich cultural heritage of this city goes back to more than 2500 years back. Great Pandya Kings built Meenakshi temple then and to build architectural wonder they needed basic infrastructure facilities so they created small town in lotus shape encircling the temple site named "MADHURPURI" the sweet city which now is before us in vast form and with new name "Madurai".

Location of Madurai
Third largest city of South Indian state Tamilnadu.

Best Season To Visit Madurai
Any season when you can spare time and money is best.

How To Reach Madurai?
Madurai is very well connected by rail, road and air within Tamilnadu and India. Local transportation is very good and frequent.

Popular Tourist Attractions Of Madurai

• Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple
• Thirumalai Nayak Palace
• Mariamman Teppakulam
• Hava Valley
• Float Festival
• Eco Park
• Aparna Towers
• Athisayam Water Theme Park

Accommodations in Madurai

• Hotel Madurai residency
• Hotel Chentoor
• Hotel Royal Court
• Hotel Germanus
• Hotel Duke
• T. M. Lodge
• Hotel Pearl
• Hotel Supreme
• Taj Garden Retreat

And many more budget hotels, lodges and dharmshalas (charity homes) remain open for tourists, business visitors and pilgrims all the 365 days 24 hours.