6 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Immaiyil Nanmai Tharuvar Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, then browse the different shops at Majesty Cine Mall, and finally look for gifts at Prema Vilas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed): relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, gain insight with a tour of cultural highlights, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple.

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Chennai to Madurai is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in November, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Coimbatore.

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

Explore Coimbatore's surroundings by going to Pykara Lake (in Ooty (Udhagamandalam)) and Kodanadu View Point (in Kodanad). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Government Botanical Garden, take in the spiritual surroundings of Marudamalai Temple, appreciate the history behind Adiyogi Shiva, and get great views at Dharmalingeshwarar Temple.

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You can drive from Madurai to Coimbatore in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. November in Coimbatore sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.