Popular places to visit
Meenakshi Amman Temple
After visiting Meenakshi Amman Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Thirumalai Nayak Palace during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
After visiting Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Thiruparankundram. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple
ISKCON Madurai, Sri Sri Radha Mathurapati Temple is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Samanar Hills
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Samanar Hills during your travels in Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
St. Mary's Cathedral Church
St. Mary's Cathedral Church is just one of the places to see in Madurai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems
Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Madurai Marvels: Temples and Palaces Private Tour From Trichy
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Top hotels in Simmakkal
Poppys Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2025
Wild Zest
Hotel The Nook
Reviewed on 11 Mar, 2023
Moskva Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2020
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Reviewed on 21 Aug, 2025
Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels
Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Simmakkal
Madurai Main
If you're spending some time in Madurai Main, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Pudhu Mandapam are top sights worth seeing.
Goripalayam
When in Goripalayam, you can plan a visit to Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Agrini Township
While there might not be top attractions in Agrini Township, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills.
Arappalayam
Though Arappalayam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills.
Anna Nagar
Though Anna Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gandhi Museum - Madurai and Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
