• Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Thanjavur city early in the morning with their guide. They will then drive to Madurai.

During the journey, travelers will experience the rustic charm and agricultural landscapes of Southern India. Arrive in Madurai after approximately three hours. Begin the visit at the magnificent, thousand-pillared Meenakshi Amman Temple dedicated to Parvathi, the wife of Lord Shiva. The Gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) are adorned with a plethora of colorful images of mythical figures, animals, and deities.

Pause for lunch at a local restaurant after visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple. (Lunch not included).

• Koodal Azhagar Temple - Later, proceed to the splendid Koodal Alagar Temple, an impressive example of seventeenth-century architecture. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
• Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal - Continue to Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, which once served as the palace of the renowned Nayaka dynasty.
• Gandhi Memorial Museum - Finally, visit the Gandhi Museum, built to honor the leader of Indian Independence, Mahatma Gandhi, after his assassination.

Upon completion of the tour, guests will be driven back to their hotel in the city center of Thanjavur.

• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Snacks
• Local English speaking guide
• 02 Bottles of mineral water per person
• Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center.

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

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 Remain Closed Every Sundays)

• 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.
• Gandhi Museum Remains closed on Sundays

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.