MADURAI
Madurai (Tamil: மதுரை) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madurai) is a major city in Tamil Nadu and home to the Meenakshi Temple. It is also known as the Temple City of India. You can find temples in almost every street in Madurai. The city is called Thoongaa Nagaram, which means Sleepless City. You can find coffee/tea shops open at almost any time of day and night.
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Understand Madurai
Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India and was ruled by Pandya kings over most of its history…
How To Get To Madurai
Main modes of transport for travelers are by air and by train.
By air
Madurai has a domestic…
Get Around Madurai
Local transport is by means of bus, taxi or auto-rickshaw. Being a small city there are no metro…
What To See In Madurai
Meenakshi Temple
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By far, the most common reason for visiting the city is the Meenakshi…
What You Can Learn In Madurai
Madurai is a popular destination of learning in the surrounding areas. Madurai Kamaraj University…
Work In Madurai
As with any place in India you should have a work permit. Madurai is not yet into IT boom, so the…
Money And Shopping In Madurai
Madurai is a major commercial center in South India. The main activity is concentrated around the…
What To Eat In Madurai
Guide:
Atmosphere
NNNN = Extremely noisy and crowded; NNN = Noisy and crowded; NN =…
What To Drink In Madurai
Try the tender coconut drink. The tender coconut drink is sold by roadside sellers on their…
Where To Sleep In Madurai
There are many hotels around railway station. The more luxurious ones are situated a little…
Communication And Contact In Madurai
Emergency phone numbers are displayed in various prominent locations is the city. But, don't be…
Connectivity In Madurai
Landline phones and mobile phones are available throughout the city, and services are like anywhere…
Stay Safe In Madurai
Madurai is a relatively safe place and the city stays awake through night to do business. But,…
Stay Healthy In Madurai
Water is supplied by the Madurai Corporation. But it is advised to drink bottled water, they are…
Cope Madurai
The people of Madurai are proud of their city and heritage, so jokes on it are mostly not tolerated…
Where To Get Out In Madurai
Madurai is an ideal hub for touring the extreme south of India. Most places are accessible within a…
