Madurai Hotels Accomodation
Situated on the banks of river Vaigai; Madurai is counted amongst the most prestigious and ancient cities of the country. According to historical data and references available; Madurai is considered to be one of the oldest cities in the entire Indian peninsula. Madurai is often known by various names with most common being ‘Athens of the East’, ‘Sleepless City’, ‘City of Jasmine’, and simply Temple City. The cultural capital of the state of Tamil Nadu; Madurai was also the capital city of the erstwhile ancient Southern civilization. According to various ancient historical data available; the city had been an important centre for trade and commerce and there are records which prove traces of trade links between Madurai and Greece and Rome to as early as 550 B.C.E. The ancient rulers of the Pandya dynasty are believed to have had trade links and visitors from the Rome and Greece and this helped in establishing Madurai’s supremacy in the entire region. The prosperity and supremacy of the city got diminished during the rule of the Chola rulers which was re-instated during the period which was ruled by the rulers of the Nayak clan. |
The entire city was built around the ancient Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple and the unique architecture and building techniques were used eventually giving the entire city a shape of a Lotus. Madurai which has the distinction of being the oldest city of the peninsula is known for its diverse culture. The leaders of Three Religions which preside and reside in Madurai help in maintaining cultural and communal harmony in the city. Since ancient times Madurai has always been considered an important centre for education and learning. The Madurai Kamaraj University has been credited with pioneering the concept of ‘Distance Learning Education’ in the country. Apart from these there are numerous other colleges and universities which have proven track record in the field of technical and general education and learning with some of the renowned names in the field of education being present on the faculty list of these universities.
The city is an important commercial centre as well with some of the reputed and well known business houses in various industries present here. Automobile, ITES and IT, Rubber, Electronics and Textile are some of the most prominent industries of Madurai which are the major economic and revenue drivers of the city. There are numerous centres and options for entertainment which are present in the city which when coupled with the cultural and economic offerings of the city make Madurai a much vaunted location for travelers from across the globe. There are various hotels and resorts which have been setup in and around the city and its prominent and important centres. These hotels apart from fulfilling the accommodation needs of the travelers are also an important touch point for other travel and tour related requirements.
All these hotels which provide travel, tour and accommodation related services in Madurai are present in different segments and the travelers depending upon their requirements and budgets can avail the top class service and hospitality standards that are extended by these service providers. The effective provisioning and availability of accommodation and other travel and tour related requirements has made Madurai one of the most hospitable cities of the country and has resulted in surge in demand in the services and hospitality sectors within the city.
