Private Madurai Sightseeing Tour From Thanjavur With Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
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 Remains Closed on Sunday)
Additional Info
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.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Gandhi Museum remains closed on Every Sunday.
What To Expect
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple
You 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 included).
Koodal Azhagar Temple
Later proceed to the fabulous Koodal Alagar Temple an impressive case of seventeenth century engineering. The temple is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu.
Options
1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
02 Bottles of mineral water per person.
Local English speaking guide.
Lunch at Local restaurant. (Beverage Excluded)
Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
Thanjavur
Thanjavur India
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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