Hotel Chentoor Madurai
106, West Perumal Masitry Street Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625001, India
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Religious Serenades and Elephant Blessings
Madurai is described as a truly Tamil built town that whilst not being the capital or heart of this region of India (Tamil Nadu) it claims her soul with a massive temple complex at the centre of the city. So I rattled my way here (see previous entry for more about this) and made it in one piece - if only a little hot and dusty. Did actually manage …
Big temple in Madurai
After arriving on the sleeper train an hour early (4am) we walked to a hotel and found out that check out times are 24 hours after you check in , which would mean an early start the next day. By the time we found a hotel we liked (even though it had an Indian style squat toilet - since all the hotels did) it was about 7am. We had a lovely cheap …
Weary bumpy bus travellers
Hi guys, We have arrived in Madurai after another long, uncomfortable bus journey, aching lots but it only cost us 3pounds for the two of us. Will update you when we've done something. Lots of love xxxx After arriving and checking into the hotel, we decided to go to the Taj Gardens Retreat Hotel for tea as the book boasts it has wonderful sunset …
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Madurai- the place to shop 'till you drop !
Robert and I have just had the best shopping spree !!!! started off walking down the street and Robert saying he would like to have some shirts made... minutes later a tailor appeared !!! (Madurai is known for it's fabrics and tailors) we followed him to his workshop and spent a great hour choosing fabrics deciding on styles and of course haggling over the price ! 3 hours later a shirt and trousers ...
Temples, temples, temples.
Madurai is yet another sprawling city, but the warmth was very much appreciated after our cold days in Kodaikanal. We arrived late and chose a rooftop restaurant where we ate french fried and cauliflower as main dishes. Ah it's good to have total freedom! We watched the moon rise over the city, swollen and full and glowing bright orange. Eagles flew above us as we ate, although what they were hunting in the concrete jungle is anyones ...


