Known all around the world for being home to the famous Meenakshi Temple, one of the most revered temples in Hinduism, Madurai is definitely one of the leading tourist destinations of Tamil Nadu. With a history that dates back to more than 2500 years back in time, Madurai is even today one of the most important cities of Tamil Nadu from the political as well as the commercial viewpoints. It is also home to one of the most important airports of India, the Madurai Airport which is responsible for the smooth handling of a number of flights to Madurai.
Major Tourist Attractions of Madurai
Madurai is one of the most important tourist destinations of India. The major tourist attractions of Madurai include:
Sree, Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, Thirupparamkundram, Azhagar Kovil, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Flights to Madurai
The airport at Madurai is well-maintained and provides most travelers to Tamil Nadu with a smooth beginning and an enjoyable end to their tour to Madurai. There are a number of flights to Madurai which arrive in the city from the different cities of India each day. The Madurai Airport also serves non- stop direct flights. The longest flight to Madurai is around 260 miles. The airport at Madurai is also an extremely busy one, with almost 5,180 passengers traveling in and out of Madurai every week. Each week sees almost as many as 42 flights to Madurai with as many as 4 airlines operating in the city, including names like:
Air Deccan, Indian Airlines, Paramount Airways, Jet Airways India