Madurai
Madurai in South India is the heart of the Tamil psyche and culture. The city has grown expodenically put still has it's charms. Usually a one-nighter but you could stay longer.
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The Good: One of the most holy spots for Tamils and Hindus, Hugh Menakshi temple that you can spend hours walking around, Elephants, South India heart land/ Lots of good south Indian food, cafes, many guest houses to choose.
The Bad: It's a city these days. So it's hectic and taking in sidewalks or peaceful green spaces..
Overall Rating: 84%
Getting to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
By Train: Connects to Chennai by express train, trains also go South Kerala or Rameswaram.
By Flights:
Travellers Map of Madurai
Map of Menakshi Temple
Thanjavur - Tanjore |
Mamallapuram Map |
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