Madurai known as the 'Athens of the East' and "city of nectar", Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and was home to the ancient Tamil Sangam, the literary conclave that produced the first epic, Silappathikaram.
Location: Madurai, India, Duration: 3 days (approx.)
Madurai known as the 'Athens of the East' and "city of nectar", Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and was home to the ancient Tamil Sangam, the literary conclave that produced the first epic, Silappathikaram. Today, it is known to produce the best harvests of jasmine flowers. One cannot ignore mention of the Meenakshi Temple, which is as well known for its architectural splendor as also a shelter, which inspired a thousand arts.
Day 01: Madurai (City Tour)
Pickup from Madurai Airport – Check-in to the hotel after lunch – Proceed for Sight-seeing places Thiruparankundram (Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple and one of the Six Abodes of Murugan), Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal (This Palace was built in 1636 by King Thirumalai Nayak with the help of an Italian Architect), Mariamman Tank, Alagar Temple, Gandhi Museum one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in the country, Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the oldest and most famous temples in Tamilnadu – Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 02: Madurai - Rameshwaram - Dhanushkodi
After breakfast check-out from the Hotel drive to Rameshwaram and visit Pamban Bridge, Agni Theertham, Ramanathaswamy Temple
Housing the world’s most sacred sand mound (a lingam said to have been created by Rama's wife Sita, so that he could worship Shiva), this temple is one of India's holiest shrines, After Lunch proceed to Dhanushkodi is a ghost town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island – Over-night stay in Rameshwaram.
Day 3
After breakfast check-out from the Hotel drive to Madurai airport for departure.
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