By Airways: Madurai has an airport of its own; the airport is situated about 10 kms from the city center. There are daily flights from Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Trichi.
By Railways: Madurai is an important railway junction of the Southern Railway and is directly connected to Chennai. Madurai is on the Madurai-Tiruchirappalli-Dindigul-Quilon line. The Vaigai Express, which is a super-fast day train between Chennai Egmore and Madurai takes 7 hours for the 500 Kms .
By Roadways: Excellent roads connect Madurai to the rest of South India, thus driving down to this temple town is a pleasure. Distance from Bangalore: 446 Kms. Distance from Chennai: 444Kms.
Overview
Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old.
Religious : Meenakshi Temple Azhagar Temple, Azhagar Temple
Heritage : THIRUMALAI NAYAK PALACE TOMBS OF THE MADURAI SULTAN
Places Close by : Narasingam Thirumohoor, Nagamalai Caves, Pazhamudhircholai, Tiruvadavur
