Madurai

Madurai : The City Of Temples

Best Time of Visit

October - March

Ideal Duration for Visit

2-3 days

Average Budget

INR 3000/- Per Person

Welcome To

Madurai

Best Time of Visit

October - March

Ideal Duration for Visit

2-3 days

Average Budget

INR 3000/- Per Person

Planning Toolkit

Summer (March-July)

Madurai's summer season runs from March until May. Temperatures range from 24 to 34 degrees Celsius during this time of year

Monsoon season (June-August)

Madurai's monsoon season runs from June through August. Despite the fact that the monsoon season lasts for a shorter period of time, the south-west monsoon winds bring in a lot of rain, which is particularly heavy.

Winter (December-February)

Many people in Madurai look forward to the winter season since it gives reprieve from the hot summers. From December to February, the season is in full swing. During the winter months, the temperature ranges from 20 to 29 degrees Celsius.

Jasmine Flower

Many Indians are unaware that Madurai is well-renowned for its jasmine flower cultivation, which is also known as Madurai Malli.

Bull Taming Sport

This is a long-standing tradition in Tamil Nadu, and it can be seen in both the city and the suburbs. You should be aware, however, that this particular sport necessitates a special bull, and that not all bulls are fit for this purpose

Hall of Thousand Pillars

The Hall of Thousand Pillars, also known as Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, is a magnificent structure that is said to be made of a single rock. This temple's museum houses a number of old paintings.

Madurai's traditional cold drink

Madurai's most famous drinks is Jigardhanda, a traditional Muslim cold drink.

Taxi

Taxis are thought to be the greatest option for touring the city and visiting the highlights. It is preferable to rent a taxi for the entire day.

Auto Rickshaw

There is no better alternative than auto rickshaws for going to any location in Madurai at a speedier pace. Though they used to be more expensive than other options, it saves a lot of time and allows you to get to your destination quickly.

Buses

City buses are the most prevalent and convenient means of transportation in the city. They are frequently used by visitors and even locals to get from one location to another within the city.

Population

3.3 lakhs

Literacy Rate

81.5 %

Languages

Tamil is spoken by a majority of the people. Telugu, Saurashtra, English, Urdu, Hindi, etc are some other spoken languages.

Crime Rate

51.48 %