Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Learn about the local history of Madurai when you spend time at Meenakshi Amman Temple. 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
You can find out about the history of Thiruparankundram with a visit to Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
You can find out about the history of Madurai when you stop by ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple. 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
You can find out about the history of Madurai with a visit to St. Mary's Cathedral Church. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Madurai Walking Tour of Meenakshi temple, bazaars and markets
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Private Tour: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Night Ceremony
Madurai Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)
Private tour of Madurai city with guide for a cultural immersion
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
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Hotel President
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Wild Zest
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Moskva Hotel
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Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
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Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
While visiting Madurai Main, you might make a stop by sights like Meenakshi Amman Temple and ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple.
Goripalayam
Though Goripalayam might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple.
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 Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Agrini Township
When in Agrini Township, you can plan a visit to Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara and Meenakshi Amman Temple, 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 ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple and Meenakshi Amman Temple.
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.