Background
Trip Planner Logo

10 Days in Madurai: A Journey Through History and Spirituality

sayu natekar

sayu natekar

20 Nov 2023

Experience the rich cultural heritage and divine aura of Madurai in this 10-day itinerary. Visit ancient temples, explore serene parks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Madurai

Day 1
+

$13

·

$ 1

Maariamman Kovil Teppakulam
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$1
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Arulmigu Inmaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple
Long-standing Hindu temple featuring carved-stone pillars & multiple statues of deities.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
•
$1
4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Kazimar Big Mosque
Vast historic blue-&-white mosque, founded in the 1200s by a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$1
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$9
Day 2
+

$16

·

$ 1

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Vast, historic pond at Vandiyur Mariamman Temple, home of the popular Float festival in Jan/Feb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$1
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Gandhi Memorial Museum
Exhibits & artifacts on Gandhi & India's independence movement, with many photos from his life.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$1
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$13
Day 3
+

$16

·

$ 1

Thiruparankundram ECO park
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
Free
34 - 41 min

~

Directions

Thousand Pillars
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
•
$3
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Puthu Mandapam
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$1
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Manorama
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$12
Day 4
+

$14

·

$ 1

Arulmigu Yoga Narasinga Perumal Thiru Kovil
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$3
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Arulmigu Sri Pandi Muneeswaran Temple
Small village temple with Hindu statuary & meals, plus devotees making offerings of food & hair.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
•
$1
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Vandiyur Lake
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
•
$1
12 - 15 min

~

Directions

The SPK Hotel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$9
Day 5
+

$13

·

$ 1

Azhagar Kovil
Large, historic Hindu temple in scenic surrounds with elaborate carvings & sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$1
42 - 51 min

~

Directions

Thirumohoor Shri Kalameghaperumal Temple
Dravidian temple dedicated to Vishnu & dating back thousands of years, with an ornate entry gate.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
•
$1
27 - 33 min

~

Directions

Madurai Corporation Eco Park
Spacious park featuring playgrounds, tree-topped lawns, statues & a pond for boating activities.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
•
Free
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Vaigai Mess
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$10
Day 6
+

$16

·

$ 1

Thiruvapudaiyar Temple
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
•
$1
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Meenakshi Amman Temple
Ancient, walled, Hindu place of worship with sacred water tank and colourful, sculpted gate towers.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
•
$3
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Manorama
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$12
Day 7
+

$17

Rajaji Park
Family-friendly place with rides, including a train & ferris wheel, plus an aquarium & food vendors.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
$1
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Arulmigu Park Murugan Temple
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
•
$1
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

Arulmigu Prasanna Venkatachalapathi Temple
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$1
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Konar Mess
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$13
Day 8
+

$12

·

$ 1

Athisayam
Theme park featuring rides, boat rentals, water slides, a wave pool & numerous water games.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$4
20 - 24 min

~

Directions

Banyan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$8
Day 9
+

$13

·

$ 1

Arulmigu Puttu Sokkanathar Temple
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
•
$1
26 - 32 min

~

Directions

Samanar Jain Hills, Keelakuyilkudi
Sacred hillside known for 1st-century rock carvings & an ornate Jain temple housing painted icons.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$1
24 - 29 min

~

Directions

Thiruparankundram Hill
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$1
18 - 27 min

~

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$9
Day 10
+

$11

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami Temple,
6th-century Hindu temple featuring rock-cut icons, plus a colorful entry gate & fish pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$1
14 - 21 min

~

Directions

Arulmigu Somappa Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
•
Free
12 - 17 min

~

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
•
$9

Budget breakdown: $142 In total

Activities & Food:$138
Transport:$4