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Madurai Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

3-day Madurai tour from Bangalore: Madurai. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,080 per person.

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November in Madurai

Madurai Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)

Description

3-day Madurai tour from Bangalore: Madurai. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,080 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Meenakshi Temple night ceremony, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Madurai. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Madurai

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 21°C – 39°C

Jan

30°

21° low

Feb

33°

22° low

Mar

37°

24° low

Apr

39°

27° low

May

36°

27° low

Jun

37°

28° low

Jul

38°

28° low

Aug

37°

27° low

Sep

37°

26° low

Oct

33°

24° low

NOW

Nov

32°

24° low

Dec

31°

22° low

Jan

30°

21° low

Feb

33°

22° low

Mar

37°

24° low

Apr

39°

27° low

May

36°

27° low

Jun

37°

28° low

Jul

38°

28° low

Aug

37°

27° low

Sep

37°

26° low

Oct

33°

24° low

NOW

Nov

32°

24° low

Dec

31°

22° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Bangalore to Madurai

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Madurai (about 420 km, 8 hrs 30 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Meenakshi Temple night ceremony. Check in at your hotel in Madurai. Overnight stay in Madurai.

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    Meenakshi Temple night ceremony

    The palliyarai ceremony, when Sundareswarar is carried to Meenakshi's chamber.

Day 2

Madurai sightseeing

After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 30 km by cab). In the morning, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. After lunch, go on to Gandhi Memorial Museum. Return to the hotel in Madurai. Overnight stay in Madurai.

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    Meenakshi Amman Temple

    The great temple with 14 gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars.

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    Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

    The 17th-century palace with huge pillars; sound and light show in the evening.

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    Gandhi Memorial Museum

    Includes the cloth Gandhi wore when he was shot.

Day 3

Thiruparankundram and back to Bangalore

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Today's sightseeing: Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple. Then drive from Madurai to Bangalore (about 422 km, 8 hrs 30 min). Drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore, and the tour ends.

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    Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

    A rock-cut temple, one of the six abodes of Murugan.

Tour Overview

Madurai, one of the oldest cities of South India, grew around the Meenakshi Amman temple with its towering painted gopurams.

This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Madurai → Bangalore, about 842 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Highlights of the Madurai Tour from Bangalore

  • Meenakshi Temple night ceremony
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
  • Gandhi Memorial Museum
  • Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

Inclusions in the Madurai Tour Package

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions in the Madurai Tour Package

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Child Policy

Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

Child above 8 years: full charge

Payment Policy

20 percent advance at the time of booking

20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

60 percent during the tour

For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

Important Travel Information for the Madurai Tour

Best time to visit: October–March

Route: Bangalore → Madurai → Bangalore (about 842 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Madurai, or similar.

Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train

Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Persons Cab Bus Train
2₹14,330₹11,170₹10,330
3₹11,470₹10,140₹9,300
4–7₹10,240₹9,020₹8,180
8–10₹9,410₹8,510₹7,670
11–12₹7,940₹7,910₹7,080

Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Route Map

Locating stops on the map…

Top Attractions

Meenakshi Temple night ceremony

Meenakshi Temple night ceremony

The palliyarai ceremony, when Sundareswarar is carried to Meenakshi's chamber.

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Meenakshi Amman Temple

The spiritual heart of Madurai, this vast temple complex is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. Its 14 towering gopurams, the tallest reaching about 52 meters, are covered with thousands of vividly painted sculptures, while the Hall of a Thousand Pillars showcases intricate carvings. The temple is the center of the city's ancient lotus-shaped layout and remains a vibrant hub of worship and festivals.

2-3 hours Free entry; special darshan tickets from ₹505:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM (daily)
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

This 17th-century palace was built by King Thirumalai Nayak, a successor of the Pandya dynasty, and is a stunning blend of Dravidian and Islamic Indo-Saracenic styles. The grand courtyard, massive pillars, and ornate arches evoke the opulence of the Nayak era. A light-and-sound show in the evenings brings the palace's history to life.

1-2 hours ₹50 for adults, ₹25 for children; sound show ₹50 extra9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (daily); sound show at 6:30 PM (English) and 8:00 PM (Tamil)
Gandhi Memorial Museum

Gandhi Memorial Museum

Housed in the historic Tamukkam Palace, this museum is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's life and the Indian independence movement. Its most poignant exhibit is the blood-stained garment Gandhi was wearing when he was assassinated in 1948. The museum also features a library, photographs, and artifacts from the freedom struggle.

1-2 hours Free entry10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (closed on Fridays and national holidays)
Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple

A rock-cut temple, one of the six abodes of Murugan.

Who Is This Tour For

General Travellers: A well-rounded sightseeing itinerary suited to first-time visitors and families alike.
Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 842 km

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
  • AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
  • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
  • AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
  • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
  • GST on cab hire

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
  • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
  • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

Things To Do

Sip Jigarthanda at a Local Stall
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Sip Jigarthanda at a Local Stall

Cool down with Madurai's iconic cold beverage, jigarthanda, made with milk, almond gum, and sarsaparilla syrup. It's a local favorite and a perfect respite from the tropical heat.

30 minutes

Hotels for This Tour

Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

3-star hotel in Madurai (or similar)

Packing Checklist

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
  • Basic first-aid/medication

Important Travel Information

Best time to visit: October–March

Route: Bangalore → Madurai → Bangalore (about 842 km in all)

Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Madurai, or similar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.

Bangalore → Madurai → Bangalore. That is about 842 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹10,330 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,080 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Madurai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.

October–March.

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