Day 4 : Day 5: Madurai
DISTANCE 200 KILOMETERS DRIVING AROUND 3.5 HOURS.
Madurai is the third largest city and is located on the banks of River Vaigai. It has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest incessantly inhabited cities in the world. Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language as all the 3 primary congregations of Tamil scholars were held in the city. The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd century BC as city is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Early Pandyas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Madurai Sultanate, and the British. Night Stay at Madurai.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
KoodalAlagarPerumal Temple
Thiruparankundram Temple
Gandhi Museum
Thirmalai Naicker Palace