Given here is information on sightseeing tours of Madurai. Read on to explore the tour to Madurai city of Tamil Nadu in India.

Madurai Tourist Attractions

Apart from its Majestic Temples and religious places, the city of temples offers a host of other places of interest. A sightseeing tour of Madurai is the best option to relax and enjoy. After diving into the ocean of divinity, these tourist attractions help you to lighten your mood. So, what are you waiting for? Just grab your bags and get ready to go on whirlwind tours of the Madurai city of Tamil Nadu.

Gandhi Museum
The Gandhi Museum of Madurai was established in the loving memory of the Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. It holds great historical importance and was set up by the Gandhi Memorial Trust after the assassination of Bapu in 1948. The museum has been set up in the Palace of Rani Mangammal of Nayak Dynasty.

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam is situated at a distance of about 5 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. The area of the tank, and the island pavilion with a garden in the center, is approximately equal to the area of Meenakshi Temple. It is one of the largest temple tanks in South India and gets water supply from the Vaigai River.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace
Thirumalai Nayak Palace of India is an example of architectural grandeur and was built by King Thirumalai Nayak in 1636 AD. The palace was designed by an Italian Architect and served as the residence of the King. It is situated at a distance of 2.5 km from the Meenakshi temple of Madurai.

Adhisyam
Adhisyam is a water theme park, situated at a distance of 15 km from Madurai. This place serves as a picnic spot and people visit it for leisure activities. It was established in 2000 and is now the largest water park in area. It provides several water sports for having fun in the water. Adhisyam is an ideal place for family entertainment. It is just 20 minutes away from Madurai and opens at 10 am in the morning. There are rides and sports to suit everybody.

Vandiyur Kanmoy Tourist Complex
Vandiyur Kanmoy is a tank situated at a distance of 6 km from the Periyar bus stand. The complex has boating facilities, a restaurant and a children train, maintained by TTDC. It also provides houseboats to the tourists, making it a perfect picnic spot in the city.

Rajaji Park
Rajaji is a recreational Children's Park situated at a distance of just 2 km from the Central Bus Stand. It is owned and maintained by the Corporation of Madurai, located near Corporation Office (Anna Maaligai). The park is open on all days, from 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m. The entry fee for the park is very nominal, with no tickets for children below 3 years.