Madurai was part of the ancient Pandyan kingdom and the first thing that comes to mind when anyone thinks of Madurai is the Meenakshi Temple which has a stunning architectural design. There are many other ancient temples in this city and tourists who are interested in exploring Tamil culture can have a nice time here.

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Starting from Kolkata?

This city is celebrated as ‘India's cultural capital’. Until the year 2001 , this city was known as ‘Calcutta’. People in this city live in a very close-knit environment. Literature , theater , film and art have their own local traditions making Kolkata a unique place to visit as a tourist. When it comes to the sports , the city is home to few of the major cricket stadiums and venues. Unlike other cities , Kolkata also gives importance to sports like football. The tram system in Kolkata is a very old transportation system and it is still functional making things easier and comfortable for travellers.

What is Interesting in Kolkata?

Some of the most famous tourist spots are Victoria Memorial , Indian Museum , Birla Planetarium , Howrah Bridge , St. Paul's Cathedral , Marble Palace Mansion , Eden Gardens , Jorasanko Thakur Bari , Rabindra Sarovar , Kalighat Temple , Nakhoda Mosque , Alipore Zoo , Botanical Gardens and the Science city. Yes , the list is big and one day isn’t enough to cover all places.

Kolkata Airport or the “Netaji-Subhas-Chandra-Bose International Airport” was previously known as Dum Dum Airport. It is nearly 17 km away from the heart of the city. It is a big airport which spans across 2460 acres. The best option to reach the airport effortlessly is catching the Airport AC bus. Catching a cab or a taxi is another option to reach the airport fast.

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Madurai

Situated on the banks of Vaigai , a famous river in India , Madurai is the third largest city of Tamil Nadu. Tamil is the widely spoken language in the city. This language is also believed to be among the first spoken languages of the world! Among many temples which are worth visiting in Madurai , Meenakshi Amman Temple is very famous. The local and the intercity transport facilities are operational and consistent making it easy for travellers since this city is one of the popular tourist spots of Tamil Nadu. Yes , this city is quite famous for its temples. Some of them were constructed by Madurai Nayak Kings and Pandyan Kings and they followed Dravidian architecture. Other names of this city include 'temple city' , 'the city of Junctions' and 'the city of Jasmine'.

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Madurai airport

For travellers to reach the city from their home towns , Madurai Airport was up and running from 1957. It is situated in a place called Avaniyapuram , just 12 kilometers away from the city. Famous Airlines such as SpiceJet , Indigo , Jet Airways and Air India operate on a daily basis from this airport. So , tourists can travel comfortably and enjoy the city's architectural beauties. More than 8 ,42 ,300 people utilise the airport to travel in just a year which makes flying the best mode of transport. There are several government buses to help reach the airport. Catching a taxi is the second option.

Destinations in and around Madurai

Not many know that awesome tourist spots like Munnar and Pollachi are quite close to this city. Apart from all the tourist spots inside the city , there are so many other spots outside the city too. To enjoy the weekend getaways , tourists can travel by trains , buses and taxis. Inside the city , local buses are the most affordable option. Auto rickshaws are the second option. As of now , there are no metro trains in this city.

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Religious and spiritual destinations in Madurai
Meenakshi Temple , Thirupparankundram Temple , ISKON Temple , Alagar Kovil , Pazhamudhir Solai , Koodal Azhagar temple , Gorippalayam Dargah , Mariamman Teppakulam , Kazimar big mosque , Idaikattur Church

Places of art and architecture in Madurai
The temples and other monuments of this city stand tall as the reflections of glorious past and the artistic side of the people who lived here. The famous Meenakshi temple (Dravidian Architecture) is among the oldest structures in this city. It is considered as one of the wonders of this country mainly due to its architectural design.

Weekend getaways near Madurai
What about the beautiful places near this city? Here are some of those interesting places:
Munnar: Located around 153 km away from Madurai , Munnar is considered as irresistibly beautiful location. Surrounded by mountains and greenery , this hill station is a place of convergence of 3 rivers. This place is an awesome choice for couples and families who would love to spend time watching greenery. The best options to reach this place are catching a bus or booking a cab. There's no railway station in Munnar.
Karur: This place is nearly 142 km from The city. It just takes couple of hours to reach. Many tourists prefer to shop in this town as there are many cottage industries here. Another tourist attraction here is the ancient temples. There are enough trains on a daily basis to this place from Madurai. So , catching a train would be the best option.
Rameshwaram: This place is around 169 km from the city. It just takes around 3 hours to reach there. It is a very holy place and is a popular pilgrimage spot for Hindus. There is a Bridge (Pamban Bridge) here which was built on the sea waters. There are direct trains to this place. Other options include cabs and buses.
Pollachi: This is another scenic location which is around 187 km from the city. The pleasant weather , scenic beauty , temples and several dams in this place are the reason why tourists frequently visit this place. There are trains and buses connecting this place to Madurai.
Kodaikanal: This place is around 117 km from the city. It is a very beautiful and popular hill station situated in the Palani hills. As this place is around 2133 metres above the sea level , its weather attracts many people apart from the surrounding hill slopes and greenery. There are direct trains. Some tourists prefer a bus or a cab.

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