Private Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Beskrivelserne vises på engelsk.
- 4–5 timer
- Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 t før
- 2 sprog
- Straks bekræftet
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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.
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Det er inkluderet
- Bottled water during the tour
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop
- Transport by private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Language Speaking Guide
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- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Temple Darshan & Darshan tickets
- Monument Entrances Fees & camera Fees For All, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
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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 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.
Teppakulam (Temple Tank) is the venue of the float festival, 4kms from the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
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
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers 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)
How it compares in Madurai
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 71 experiences we list in Madurai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 71.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Madurai
Madurai is a temple city on the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu, built around the towering gateways and painted halls of the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Madurai is one of the oldest cities in southern India, once the capital of the Pandya kings, and its streets are laid out in squares around the Meenakshi Amman Temple. The temple's fourteen gateway towers are covered in thousands of painted figures of gods and animals, the tallest rising about 50 metres. Inside lie the Golden Lotus Tank and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars, which houses a museum of temple art.
Top-ranked sights in Madurai: Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Meenakshi Amman Temple.
