Overview
I am local story teller with 15 years of experience in heritage, architecture tours. Well versed in the city history as well as soaked in the mythology of meenakshi and sundareswarar
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to meenakshi temple and nayak palace are included, photo ticket is directly payable by the guest
What's Not Included
- We will stop for tea and coffee and guest can pay directly for their own consumption
- Darshan in meenakshi and sundareswarar sanctum are not included in the program
- Non-Hindus are allowed to explore 90 % of the temple premises, but not darshan in sanctum
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meenakshi temple is heart beat of madurai city rivalling mecca and vatican in reverence and grand ness, the temple and the surrounding bustling markets are always fascinated international travellers as well as local pilgrims and merchants , the unique tailors market is punctual and precise with most authentic flavour, the spice market, onion market, banana market, fruits market are photogenic and also tourist friendly. The palace of thirumalai nayak king is unique in its indo saracenic architecture with grand pillars and halls, the roman catholic cathedral reflects the religious diversity of this ancient town!
Stop 2
Indo saracenic architecture
Stop 3
Explore this old Neo gothic- Roman catholic cathedral
Stop 4
see the gigantic granite pillars which were earlier part of Nayak Palace and now hidden in narrow market area
Stop 5
South India is famous for different native banana varieties which are found in this market
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness