Book Bangalore to Madurai Car Rental

Much of the Bangalore to Madurai road trip is via NH 44. This six-lane highway is a pleasure to ride with a private cab from Bangalore Wheels as you get outside the crowded roads of Bangalore and its suburbs.

The most convenient Bangalore to Madurai car route is via Hosur, Salem and Dindigul. As you leave Hosur, a scenic road surrounded by hills will accompany you. And you can enjoy a smooth cruise on the highway with a Bangalore to Madurai Car rental. The total length of the route is 418 km. And it should take you about 8 hours to reach Madurai.

The road condition is excellent in most of the parts. And you have numerous restaurants and snacks outlets by the highway to stopover.

Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu is known for its ancient temples including the famous Meenakshi temple. Below are some of the popular places to visit in Maduraiduring your road trip from Bangalore with a Bangalore Wheels rental cab:

1. Meenakshi Temple

Meenakshi Temple is the must visit place in Madurai during your road trip from Bangalore via Bangalore to Madurai car rental service. The temple has two main shrines. One is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and the other one to Lord Shiva. The temple complex has 14 towers and 4,500 pillars in total. It has a 1,000-pillar hall, a temple art museum and a holy golden-lotus tank.

2. Thirumalai Nayak Mahal 

This palace complex is built in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The massive white pillars and high arches are among the most striking features of the palace. The main palace building, Swargavilasa, has the courtyard and the dancing hall as its prime attractions. A sound and light show is hosted daily in the evenings.

3.  Saint Mary’s Cathedral

Book a cab from Bangalore to Madurai car rental service to reach Saint Mary’s Cathedral which is officially called the Church of Our Lady of Dolours. It was built in 1841 and later expanded in its present Gothic style of architecture. The construction was completed in 1916. The building features two tall bell towers and stained-glass work.

4.  Kazimar Big Mosque

Also known as Kazimar Periya Pallivasal, Kazimar Big Mosque is the oldest mosque in Madurai. The mosque has a magnificent maqbara. The dargah of all Madurai hazrats is also in this mosque. It holds significant religious importance. And pilgrims from many parts of the country and world visit it.

5. Gandhi Memorial Museum

Gandhi Memorial Museum is one of the must visit places in Madurai during your trip via Bangalore Wheels. The museum is divided into three sections. One gallery has illustrative panels showing snippets from the freedom movement. Another gallery provides a glimpse into the life of Mahatma Gandhi. It has photos, manuscripts and selected letters. The third gallery has artefacts and replicas of different items used by Mahatma Gandhi.

Madurai has many other beautiful temples apart from Meenakshi Temple that you can visit with a Bangalore to Madurai car rental. Some of the must-visit ones are ISKCON Temple, Kallazhagar Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Mariamman Teppakulam Temple and Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple.

And if you are looking for some hiking activities, check out the Jain caves there. The trail, having hundreds of steps up the rocky granite hill, begins behind Karuppasamy Temple. From the top, you’ll see ancient rock-cut sculptures and a panoramic view of the area.

Bangalore is the Silicon Valley of India. But it is also a charming city that has a lot more to offer. There are many popular places to visit in Bangalore that include its architectural monuments, adventure parks, and sprawling gardens for relaxation. And apart from the blend of historical places and modern facilities, it also offers entertaining getaways to nearby cities like Madurai.

So, book a Bangalore to Madurai car rental, and embark on the journey to explore the culture and tradition of Madurai. Winter (November – February) is the best season to plan such trips.

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Once you’re done with temple-hopping, visit Pudhu Mandapam for some shopping. This lively shopping complex is set amidst the massive stone pillars of the Meenakshi Temple complex. You will find clothes, toys, brassware and many other daily-use items and souvenirs. Madurai also has a banana market. You’ll find different varieties of bananas here.

With a private cab from Bangalore Wheels, you can also take a tour of Vilachery Pottery Village. The artisans here craft small idols, dolls and other things out of clay. They create colourful sculptures for various festivals. You can find a collection of painted mud horses at Karuppasamy Temple in the nearby village.

Another thing to do in Madurai is to check out the lip-smacking delicacies of the city. It is known for its spongy idlis and crispy dosas. Some other dishes worth trying are kothu parotta and biryani. For dessert, Kalkandu Sadam, Paruthi Paal or Halwa can be among your choices. Also, try the cool Elaneer Sharbat to cut down the heat.