Title: Goripalayam Travel Guide: Best of Goripalayam, Madurai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Goripalayam](https://expedia.co.uk/Goripalayam-Hotels.d943629732489289728.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Madurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Madurai.d1658.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Madurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madurai.d1658.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Goripalayam Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Goripalayam.d943629732489289728.Car-Hire-Guide)[Goripalayam Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Goripalayam.d943629732489289728.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Goripalayam Travel Guide ## Madurai ![Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India: December 25, 2018: Beautiful sculptures in the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943629732489289728/193f5b80-c2f7-4aaa-8706-6187b8cd42ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India: December 25, 2018: Beautiful sculptures in the Minakshi Sundareshvara Temple, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/943629732489289728/193f5b80-c2f7-4aaa-8706-6187b8cd42ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Goripalayam Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Madurai travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai.dx1658) --- ### Popular places to visit ![India, Madurai, Sri Meenakshi Temple, carvings and gold roof, close-up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104746/c54b80ff-0a44-451f-877f-e9921fa88228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Meenakshi Amman Temple 4.5/5(7 reviews) After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meenakshi-Amman-Temple-Madurai-Main.d6104746.Attraction) ![Estanque Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Madurai,India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104748/2f2644dd-2581-4384-a920-2a68d834d6e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam After visiting Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vandiyur-Mariamman-Teppakulam-Madurai.d6104748.Attraction) ![Close-up of Thirumalai Nayak in Madurai, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104750/1421cdb3-e94d-473f-9b35-ce629206e38a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thirumalai Nayak Palace 3/5(4 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thirumalai-Nayak-Palace-Madurai-Main.d6104750.Attraction) #### Goripalayam Mosque 1/5(1 review) After visiting Goripalayam Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goripalayam-Dargah-Madurai.d553248621562260530.Attraction) #### Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple 5/5(1 review) After visiting Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thiruparankundram. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Subramanya-Swamy-Temple-Madurai.d553248621532738140.Attraction) #### ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ISKCON-Madurai-Madurai-Main.d553248621532738147.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3523144/771eb0e8-2369-4e3b-86f6-a0def189dc3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nature-spiritual-trails-of-madurai-2-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3523144.activity-details) ![Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3517774/31e97fc9-5d6c-4670-9d8b-9203940541b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/heritage-cultural-walk-of-madurai-2-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3517774.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Thanjavur](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3514274/b052cd51-e683-48f5-aa06-1e72fbb3e1aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai) £98 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-thanjavur-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-madurai.a3514274.activity-details) ![Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3523149/7857eccf-61a6-44e1-bb96-3ab756e043e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spiritual-trails-of-old-town-madurai-2-hours-guided-walking-tour.a3523149.activity-details) ![Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48139785/6d39e21c-63c6-41d7-a283-81cbad49f47d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems £101 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madurai-rickshaw-ride-tour-unveil-the-hidden-gems.a48139785.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Munnar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3518921/2094e7fd-93f4-4d92-9451-7208854ad9b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai) £97 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-munnar-guided-sightseeing-tour-by-car-from-madurai.a3518921.activity-details) [See all activities in Madurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Madurai.d1658.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Goripalayam ![Courtyard by Marriott Madurai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28801400/28801325/ea0069a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Madurai No. 168 Alagarkoil Road Madurai Tamil Nadu £81 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (177 reviews) Excellent service by the front staff. I arrived 5 hrs earlier than check in time due to flight changes. Karthiga, the front desk executive managed to accomodate the room within an hour. Receiving was very warm , friendly and welcoming. Loved all the suggestions given by her for exploring the place ... Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=28801325&PinnedHotelID=28801325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943629732489289728) ![Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104090100/104090007/caf353cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels Chintamani 79/1A1 Madurai Tamil Nadu £96 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions IDA Scudder Auditorium Madurai and Vandiyur ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews) Very nice Enjoyed Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=104090007&PinnedHotelID=104090007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943629732489289728) ![Heritage Madurai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2640000/2631400/2631400/fea84dd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heritage Madurai 11-Melakkal Main Road Madurai Tamil Nadu £62 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and Pudhu Mandapam are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (277 reviews) Rooms are large and clean. Staff courteous. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=2631400&PinnedHotelID=2631400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943629732489289728) ![Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905300/905270/eaf8337c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels 38, Madakulam Main Road, TPK Road, NH 7 Madurai Tamil Nadu £71 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and South Veli Street are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews) Everything was good but the location is a bit far away Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=905270&PinnedHotelID=905270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943629732489289728) ![Gateway Madurai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526361/b3c711ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gateway Madurai Number 40 T P K Road Madurai Tamil Nadu £84 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Town Hall Road and South Veli Street are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (212 reviews) A nice spacious room was given to me. I had a pleasant stay! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=526361&PinnedHotelID=526361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943629732489289728) ![Amika Hotel - Madurai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44120000/44111800/44111798/947786f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amika Hotel - Madurai 269/1D1, Ring Road, Avaniyapuram Madurai Tamil Nadu £55 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Madurai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions IDA Scudder Auditorium Madurai and South Veli Street ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (53 reviews) Clean room and facilities Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=44111798&PinnedHotelID=44111798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=943629732489289728) [See all 103 properties in Goripalayam](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=943629732489289728) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Goripalayam hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=943629732489289728&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Goripalayam ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tallākulam While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tallakulam.dx553248635975856709) ![Madurai temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/952156802943197184/42d5c047-27b4-43e1-8c67-f7dcaf784951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Simmakkal While Simmakkal isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum - Madurai are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Simmakkal.dx952156802943197184) ![India, Madurai, Sri Meenakshi Temple, carvings, close-up](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384141/64d4e710-64e3-47ec-a0ef-304e33bbba14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Madurai Main If you're spending some time in Madurai Main, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Pudhu Mandapam are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Main.dx553248635976384141) ![Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008114/74ddec49-97eb-43b7-9373-c89bd91745e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### KK Nagar Though KK Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-KK-Nagar.dx553248635976008114) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Anna Nagar Though Anna Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Madurai-Anna-Nagar.dx943627898936524800) ![closeup shot of sundareswarar temple , Shiva and Meenakshi Madurai wedding](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007653/c34cd682-13ce-4d95-8036-3844a7e45617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arappalayam Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills. 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