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Private Custom Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
$184
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Overview
Madurai, a city steeped in history along the banks of the Vaigai River, boasts a rich heritage as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Renowned for its magnificent temples and vibrant culture, this private full-day sightseeing tour invites you to uncover the architectural wonders crafted by the Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings.
- 🏷️ Private Custom Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a dedicated local guide, ensuring an intimate exploration of Madurai's treasures.
- 🚗 Transport included: Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, providing a seamless journey between attractions.
- 🕒 Duration: This immersive tour spans 8 hours, allowing ample time to delve into the city's rich history and stunning architecture.
- 🏛️ Visit the iconic Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, featuring the extraordinary Hall of Thousand Pillars and mesmerizing musical pillars.
- 👑 Explore the majestic Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, a monumental palace showcasing Indo-Saracenic architectural brilliance and housing a museum dedicated to the history of Madurai.
- 🌊 Discover Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, a serene holy tank surrounded by picturesque ghats, where you can witness the vibrant Float Festival celebrated in honor of King Thirumalai Nayak.
- 🗣️ Language: Your knowledgeable guide will provide insights in English, enriching your understanding of the sites visited.
- 🏨 Convenient pickup and drop-off: Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off service within the city, ensuring a smooth start and finish to your adventure.
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Private Custom Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Camera charges at monuments
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Madurai Meenakshi Amman TempleSuperb example of Dravidian architecture and sculpture, the temple has two sanctorum, one dedicated to Shiva as Sundareswarar and the other to his consort Meenakshi. This is one of the largest temple complexes in the country. Of the many pieces of sculpture in the temple, the most striking is that of the divine marriage of goddess Meenakshi with Sundareswarar. The highlight of the temple is the ‘Hall of Thousand Pillars’. The hall has 985 pillars with a number of ornate and bold sculptures. Viewed from any angle, these pillars appear to be in a straight line, an architectural marvel indeed. In the outer most corridor is situated the matchless musical pillars carved out of stones; when tapped, they produce different musical notes. The museum of icons, photographs and illustrations in this hall is of great interest. The temple is usually open from 0500 hrs to 1230 hrs and 1600 hrs to 2130 hrs.
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Thirumalai Nayakar MahalThis monumental palace was built in 1636 AD by the ruler by King Tirumalai Nayak, one of the leading kings of the Nayak dynasty which ruled Madurai. The building, which we see today, is the main palace where the king lived. The original palace complex was four times larger. The palace complex consisted of mainly two parts. The imposing edifice is famous for the 'stucco work' on its domes and impressive arches. The 'Sorgavilasam' (celestial pavilion) constructed entirely of brick and mortar without the support of a single rafter or girder, is a marvel of Indo-Saracenic architectural style. There is a museum in the palace building, which has sections dealing with the history of Madurai and the art and architecture of Tamil Nadu.
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Vandiyur Mariamman TeppakulamIt is also called as Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam just 2 kms from Meenakshi Temple in the Town. There are Ghats on all four sides with 12 steps . It is said that, this pit was dug to fetch sand to build Thirumalai Nayakar Palace. The pit was later converted with brick work as a Holy tank and Thirumalai Nayakar Built the Vandiyur Mariamman Temple too on the northern side of the tank. In the middle of the tank there is a Mandapam called Maiya Mandapam [center Mandapam] with a small Ganesh Temple and a Garden. The Float Festival at Mariamman Teppkulam is one of the most colourful temple festival, annually held in the month of Thai [Jan-Feb] to mark the birth anniversary of King Thirumalai Nayak.Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar are seated on an illuminated Float [Theppam] colorfully decorated with flowers and the Theppam moves around the tank with the traditional musical treat in the background, watched by thousands of devotees.
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Private Custom Tour: Madurai Sightseeing with Guide
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
$184
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