Madurai is a land of many natural resources, multi-religious pilgrimage sites including hundreds of Hindu temples built in the Dravidian style of architecture, hill stations, beach resorts and eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Tamils are deeply proud of their culture, language and history that is distinctive from North India and their ability to trace Tamil identity to classical antiquity.
Mount Retreat Resort, which is about 16 km from the Madurai bus stand, is a serene spot which is a popular picnic destination thanks to its lush greenery and the beautiful surroundings. Surrounded by mist-kissed mountains and mango orchards, Hawa Valley is becoming a major tourist draw.
Mount Retreat Resort is a great spot to head to when you are in Madurai Ц a refreshing escape from the chaos and dust of this temple town. The view of the mountains, lush orchards and the serenity of the surroundings is like an instant pick-me-up!
Alagar koyil is a village in Madurai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The history and living of the village is centered around Kallazhagar Temple. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.
Sirumalai (Tamil: роЪро┐ро▒рпБрооро▓рпИ) is a region of 60,000 acres (200 km2) situated 25 km (16 mi) from Dindigul and 90 km (56 mi) from Madurai,Tamil Nadu, India. There are many high hills in the area.Hillock International School is located in Sirumalai.Sirumalai is a dense forest region with a moderate climate throughout the year.
Kutladampatti Falls is a waterfall located in the village of Kutladampatti near Vadipatti in Madurai district about 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.The waterfallfall is in a reserve forest managed by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department.
Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareswar, a form of Shiva. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500-year-old city of Madurai.
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Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623Ц59, in the city of Madurai, India. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles.
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Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple, located about 25 kilometres north of Madurai, India atop a hill covered with dense forests. One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga, it is close to the Vishnu temple of Azhagar Kovil.
Mount Retreat Resort, which is about 16 km from the Madurai bus stand, is a serene spot which is a popular picnic destination thanks to its lush greenery and the beautiful surroundings.