Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your trip to Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
After visiting Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thiruparankundram. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Samanar Hills
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Samanar Hills during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
St. Mary's Cathedral Church
St. Mary's Cathedral Church is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Tourisct Highlights of the Madurai (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy
Private tour of Madurai city with guide for a cultural immersion
Madurai Cultural Walking Tour: Explore the City's Rich Heritage
Madurai Walking Tour of Meenakshi temple, bazaars and markets
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
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Wild Zest
Hotel The Nook
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Hotel President
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Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
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Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
While visiting Madurai Main, you might make a stop by sights like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Pudhu Mandapam.
Goripalayam
Though Goripalayam might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Agrini Township
When in Agrini Township, you can plan a visit to Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Arappalayam
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Arappalayam and surrounding area, you can visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills.
Anna Nagar
Anna Nagar might not have many top sights, but Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
