We reach at one of the oldest city of Tamilnadu well known for the meenakshi temple "MADURAI" in the morning by train from banglore.There can be no. of medium to reach madurai but to me train is the most comfortable way to travel.
Bangalore (Karnataka) to Madurai (Tamil Nadu) is 466 km and takes approx 7hrs by road.
we opt tuticorin exp.(16732) which arrives madurai junction at 07:20am and departs at 09:20pm from banglore junction , best part to opt this train is that its a 10 hr night journey so one can plan trip to madurai weekend Sat-Sunday holiday.
the madurai is situated on the bank of river vaigai which is full of water only at the festival time as per local resident.
outside the madurai junction,you find so many auto-ricshaws who will take you to hotel,rest- room,guest house and be prepare to bargain otherwise you will be paying high.
the auto-ricshaws drivers are so opportunist , therefore be prepare with bookings of accomodations if not then atleast have knowledge about 4-5 hotels.
we have our bookings in Birla Vishram which is situated just outside the temple premises.
Madurai usually has hot and dry climate,so the best time to visit is oct-feb,on an average city can be visited throughout the year as it has popular festival like CHITHIRAI FESTIVAL,AVANIMOOL,NAVARATHRI and FLOAT FESTIVAL celebrated throughout the year.
these are best tourist point in madurai one must visit-
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| meenakshi temple......grand pillars with beautiful archirecture |
2 thirumalai nayak palace
3.gandhi museum
4.vandiyur mariamman teppakulam
5.alagar kovil
6.nupur ganga
these places can easily be covered in 1 day .
MEENAKSHI TEMPLE
The temple complex is within a high-walled enclosure, at the core of which are the two sanctums for meenakshi and Sundareshwara, surrounded by a number of smaller shrines and grand pillared halls with beautiful architecture. Especially impressive are the 12 gopuras. The gopuras are towers rise from solid granite bases, and are covered with figures of dieties, mythical animals and monsters painted in vivid colours.it has 4 entrance gate and cameras are allowed inside after paying fees decided by temple authority.
temple also has timings to visit as per 'pat khulne-band hone ka samay'
after darshan we were feeling hungry and move to MOHAN Bhojnalaya which was the best
food provider as per choice of north indian.the food was so tasty and particularly i like their serving style which feels you like home.
from there we come to know about cab service for city - darshan , the cab is one of the good choice for covering tourist spots .
alagar kovil is approx 20 km far from madurai at the foot of the range of hills called Alagarmalai and as you move towards that direction the temperature starts droping and the cool breeze will make you feel awesome.
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| nayaka palace |
thirumalai nayak palace will be good for history and sculpture lovers.It can be visited from 9a.m to 5 p.m on payment of the entrance fee.
after hangout here comes shopping time You can enjoy the colorful shops and spend time bargaining for your favorite items, they are cotton fabrics and Batik and Sungundi Sarees,there are no. of shops near temple premises and you can buy handicrafts also, you can get hand-woven silks and cottons, bell-metal lamps, bronze images, wood and stone carvings.
so make out plans and get ready to visit this beautiful city....................
Its really good.your experience will helpful for us.thanks
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