What to do in Madurai

Activities, attractions and tours

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Madurai
Madurai
Madurai
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Madurai Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Madurai has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Madurai, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Madurai with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Madurai

Madurai is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Madurai, and make it a breeze to explore Madurai and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Madurai to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Madurai, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Madurai.

Madurai attractions

Madurai has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Madurai to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Madurai.

Looking for things to do in Madurai can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Madurai or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Madurai attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Recommended things to do in Madurai

Number of things to do
21
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Madurai Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour): £10
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

What to do in Madurai

Popular places to visit

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Meenakshi Amman Temple

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Madurai Main with a stop at Meenakshi Amman Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Meenakshi Amman Temple
Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Thirumalai Nayak Palace

3/5(4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your travels in Madurai Main. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Thiruparankundram with a visit to Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam

Learn about the local history of Madurai with a stop at Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam

Goripalayam Mosque

1/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Madurai when you stop by Goripalayam Mosque. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Goripalayam Mosque

ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple

You can find out about the history of Madurai Main with a visit to ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple

Madurai Government Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Madurai Government Museum during your trip to Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Madurai Government Museum

St. Mary's Cathedral Church

3/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Madurai with a visit to St. Mary's Cathedral Church. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

St. Mary's Cathedral Church

Vaigai River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vaigai River during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Vaigai River

Explore areas of Madurai

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KK Nagar

Though KK Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Goripalayam Mosque and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.

KK Nagar
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Arappalayam

Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple and Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Arappalayam
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Agrini Township

While there might not be top attractions in Agrini Township, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Meenakshi Amman Temple and Goripalayam Mosque.

Agrini Township
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Goripalayam

When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Goripalayam Mosque and Meenakshi Amman Temple, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Goripalayam
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Anna Nagar

Though Anna Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam and Vaigai River.

Anna Nagar

 

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