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Explore a different side of Madurai, Tamil Nadu

One of India’s most ancient cities sits on the banks of the in Tamil Nadu. Madurai (formerly known as Madura) is more than 2,500 years old and boasts a rich culture and heritage. The city is home to a thousand temples, but it’s the that grabs the limelight. And, it takes a day or two in Madurai to convince you that there is more to this vibrant city than just its temples. Here, if you open your mind to revelation, you can expect the unexpected.

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