About Madurai

Located on the banks of Vaigai River, Madurai is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. The city, known as the Athens of the East, is globally famous for its "Jasmines". The city, 450 Km south of Chennai, is well connected by air, rail and road.
Quick Facts

Approximate temperature
in Madurai in celsius:


Oct - Feb: 25°c
Mar - Jun: 32°c
Jul - Sep: 24°c.
Best Season:
Oct-Mar

Area: 22 sq km.
Population: 1.10mn
Rainfall: 110 mm
Languages: Tamil,English
Climate: Warm and sunny in summer.

Taj Hotels in Madurai

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Best Buys

The Kanchipuram Silk Saree has hand-woven, interleaved designs made with 'Jari' - gilded silver wire.