Madurai
India · State of Tamil N?duIN
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Madurai is a major tier II city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai district, which is governed by the Madurai Municipal Corporation established on 1 November 1866. As of the 2011 census, it is the third largest metropolis in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore in terms of population and 27th largest urban agglomeration in India. Located on the banks of Vaigai River, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and has a documented history of more than 2500 years. It is often referred to as "Thoongaa Nagaram", meaning "the city that never sleeps".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,561,129
- Coordinates
- 9.919, 78.120
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 101 m
Overview of Madurai
Set in State of Tamil N?du, India, Madurai is a large metropolitan hub. Around 1,561,129 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Madurai is strongest on culture, nature and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Madurai
Culture in Madurai
(9)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Historical Sites and Monuments as culture options here. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Madurai.
Nature in Madurai
(6)Nature lovers get Caves, Islands, Mountains, National Parks and Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Madurai. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Adventure in Madurai
(3)Adventure in Madurai covers Shooting Ranges, Theme Parks and Treasure Hunts. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Madurai's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Madurai
(3)Looking for water sports? Madurai has Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Madurai's own activity tags.
Family in Madurai
(1)Looking for family? Madurai has Playgrounds. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Madurai.
Nightlife in Madurai
(1)For nightlife, expect Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Madurai's own activity tags.
Wellness in Madurai
(1)Wellness lovers get Wellness. It is a direct read of Madurai's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Madurai
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Madurai viable all year.
Getting there & around
Madurai works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Madurai that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Madurai known for?
- Travellers associate Madurai with culture, nature and adventure. It sits in State of Tamil N?du, India and counts about 1,561,129 residents.
- What can you do in Madurai?
- Madurai is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Historical Sites and Monuments, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Madurai?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Madurai viable all year.
- Where is Madurai located?
- Madurai belongs to State of Tamil N?du, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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