Plan your trip · Madurai
2 perfect days in Madurai
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
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Day 1
Meenakshi Amman Temple & Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
4 stops8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
a short walk
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning for soft light on the gopurams and quieter streets; late afternoon for warm colour on the towers.
5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
What to wear
~3 min
Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Morning or late afternoon, when low sun slants between the pillars and the courtyard is quieter.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to wear
a short walk
Day 2
Koodal Azhagar Temple & Gandhi Memorial Museum
4 stops8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
a short walk
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Morning, when soft light falls on the carved gopuram and the old-city streets are quieter.
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
What to wear
~9 min
Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Mid-morning, soon after opening, for soft light on the palace front and quiet gardens.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 5:45 PM
What to wear
~8 min
2-days trip · ₹280 – ₹710