Madurai

General Information
Madurai, also know as a temple towns of the south india is known world wide for its architecture splendor.

State Name
Tamil Nadu

Distance from Major Cities
Chennai (472 kms), Trichy (142 kms), Rameshwarm (139 kms), Kanyakumari (232 kms), Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (136 kms), Thanjavur (223 kms), Bangalore (446 kms), Bombay (1454 kms).

Weather / Climate
Summer: Max. 37.5, Min. 36.3 Winter: Max. 21.6, Min. 20.9

Also Known As
Temple Town

Population
1093702

Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism,Christanity,Islam

Language
Tamil,English,

Cuisine
Masala Dosa, Idli Wara,Dhai Wara,Pongal,Curd Rice

Restaurants
Shake Away Milkshakes 391,A.A.NAGAR, Madurai,Vaibhar Restaurant33, Dhannappa Mudali Street, Madurai,Woodlands 60,Kamarajar Salai, Madurai-9

Temples
Meenakshi Temple- 1.6 kms,Koodal Alagar Temple,

Monuments
Tirumalai Nayak Palace- 2 kms,

Other Attractions
Govt. Chithirai Exhibition,Mariamman Tank,Gandhi Museum and Government Museum

Wildlife
Munnar, Thekkadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Excursions
Alagar Koil (21 kms), Tiruparan Kundram (8 kms), Pazhamudhirchglai (25 kms), Srivilliputhur (74 kms), Vaigai Dam (69 kms), Kodaikanal (120 kms)

Area
22 sq. kms.

Shopping
All India Hanidcrafts Emporium Town Hall Road, Madurai,Khadi Gramayog Bhavan Town Hall Road, Madurai,Town Hall Road, Madurai

Things To Buy
Handicrafts,Handlooms sares,jewellery