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.

On the 1st (Mon), don't miss a visit to Arittapatti Shivan Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koodal Azhagar 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 June; daily highs in Madurai reach 40°C and lows reach 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Coimbatore.

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

Visiting Ooty Lake and Triumph Expeditions Private Limited will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Coimbatore side-trips: Virgin Valley Pathrakadvu (in Mannarkkad) and Palakkad (Siruvani Reservoir, Meenvallam Waterfalls, &more). It doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Government Botanical Garden and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Velliangiri Mountains.

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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. Traveling from Madurai in June, Coimbatore is slightly colder at night with lows of 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.