7-Day Itinerary for Madurai

1. Day 1: Sri Meenakshi Temple
   10 minutes (2.1 km) from Madurai Junction

   Explore the iconic temple, an oasis of peace and serenity in the bustling cityscape of Madurai.

2. Day 2: Gandhi Memorial Museum
   20 minutes (4.2 km) from Sri Meenakshi Temple

   Learn about India's struggle for independence and Mahatma Gandhi's life at this thought-provoking museum.

3. Day 3: Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
   15 minutes (2.9 km) from Gandhi Memorial Museum

   Marvel at the ornate architecture and fine craftsmanship that have gone into this grand edifice created in the 1630s.

4. Day 4: Alagar Koyil Temple
   30 minutes (20.1 km) from Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace

   Visit the temple of Lord Vishnu, beautifully situated on the top of a hill in a serene environment, revered by devotees for its divinity.

5. Day 5: Koodal Azhagar Temple
   20 minutes (3.2 km) from Alagar Koyil Temple

   Experience the devotion filled atmosphere at this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It's architecture is a sight to behold.

6. Day 6: Vaigai Dam
   30 minutes (7.4 km) from Koodal Azhagar Temple

   Recharge with nature walk, treks and serene sunset views of mountains and the flowing river.

7. Day 7: Madurai Food Trail
   20 minutes (3 km) from Vaigai Dam

   Conclude the trip with Madurai's flavors from Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine at some of the iconic food outlets.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sri Meenakshi Temple (2 hours, entry fee INR 50)
• Gandhi Memorial Museum (1.5 hours, entry fee INR 10)
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace (1.5 hours, entry fee INR 15)
• Alagar Koyil Temple (2 hours, free entry)
• Koodal Azhagar Temple (1 hour, free entry)
• Vaigai Dam (2-3 hours, free entry)
• Madurai Food Trail (Price varies, budget INR 500)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 625

Useful tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the outskirts of the city, which offer some of the most scenic and tranquil locations to admire. If you have less time, you can skip some of the sites that interests you the least and allocate more time to others. For example, the Gandhi Museum can be skipped if you prefer to see more temples and natural locations.