Madurai, the cultural capital and second largest city of Tamilnadu derives its name from the ‘Madhu’ (divine nectar) showered from the locks of Lord Shiva. The temple city of Madurai is situated on the banks of the River Vaigai. It is an important pilgrimage center too. The 985 beautiful pillared Meenakshi Amman Temple is the center attraction of Madurai. The other prime attraction in Madurai is the Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, which hosts the annual float festival in January and February. Besides the temples, the Tirumalai Naik palace is a must visit spot for the tourists. Besides idlis, vadas and the filter coffee, Munnar, Thekkadi Wildlife Sanctuary and Palani Hills also amuse the tourists. The ancient temple city of Madurai is also renowned for its textile mills, engineering industries and large university areas.

The modern city of Madurai offers a good deal of well-furnished hotels. There are cheap hotels, which in competition to the big ones are emerging better day-by-day. Booking hotels in advance can help a lot.

Come to the mystic city of temples and leave the rest for us.