5 days in Madurai & Coimbatore Itinerary

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Madurai sits on the banks of the River Vaigai and serves as a center of Tamil culture.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): buy something for everyone on your list at Majesty Cine Mall and then don't miss a visit to Arittapatti Shivan Temple.

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Bengaluru to Madurai is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Bengaluru in July; daily highs in Madurai reach 40°C and lows reach 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Coimbatore.

Known throughout the country as a major industrial city, Coimbatore possesses a welcoming atmosphere and a growing cosmopolitanism.

Get out of town with these interesting Coimbatore side-trips: Moddy's Chocolates (in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)), Palakkad (Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple, Sree Viswanatha Swamy Temple, &more) and Nellikulangara Bhagavathi Temple (in Nenmara). And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Government Botanical Garden, examine the collection at Gedee Car Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple, and pause for some photo ops at Adiyogi Shiva.

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Traveling by car from Madurai to Coimbatore takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Madurai in July, with highs in Coimbatore at 37°C and lows at 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.