Private Madurai Sightseeing Tour From Thanjavur
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Private Madurai Sightseeing Tour From Thanjavur
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Highlights
Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East; it is famous for its temples. It is one of India’s most popular Hindu pilgrimage centres. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major population center for millenia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world.
Highlights
• Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
• Gandhi Museum (Museum Remain Closed Every Sundays)
Itinerary
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou will be picked at your hotel in the city of Thanjavur city in the early morning with your guide. Then drive to Madurai. During the drive you will witness the rustic life and agricultural landscapes of Southern India. Reach Madurai after approximately three hours. Start your visit at the stunning, thousand-pillared Meenakshi Amman Temple devoted to Parvathi, Lord Shiva’s wife. This Gopurams (pyramidal portal towers) are secured with a bounty of multi-hued pictures of magical figures, creatures and divine beings. Take a pause for lunch in a local restaurant after visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple. (lunch not included).Koodal Azhagar Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLater proceed to the fabulous Koodal Alagar Temple an impressive case of seventeenth century engineering. The temple is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu.Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOnward visit Thirumalai Nayak Mahal that once filled in as the royal residence of the famous Nayaka dynasty.Gandhi Memorial Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFinally, stop at the Gandhi Museum, which was built to honor the pioneer of Indian Independence, Mahatma Gandhi, after he was assassinated. Upon completion of your tour you will be driven back to your hotel within the city center of Thanjavur.
What's included
INCLUDED
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Snacks
Local English speaking guide
02 Bottles of mineral water per person
Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Not recommended for participants with back problems.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Gandhi Museum Remains closed on Sundays
Location
Address
Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai, India 625002
Provider
SITA World Tours
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