Simmakkal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Simmakkal
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.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
After visiting Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, 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.
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.
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.
Gandhi Museum - Madurai
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gandhi Museum - Madurai during your trip to Madurai. Take some time to visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Madurai Rickshaw Ride Tour: Unveil the Hidden Gems
Private Tour: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Night Ceremony
Day Trip to Munnar (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Heritage & Cultural Walk of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Spiritual Trails of Old Town Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Nature & Spiritual Trails of Madurai (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Our pick of the best Simmakkal Hotel Deals
Hotel President
Hotel President
Hotel The Nook
Good value for money, decent breakfast, and wholesome lunch.. Friendly staff always willing to help
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2023
Moskva Hotel
We stayed in the hotel for 2 nights and welcomed by reception stuff. We had a problem with hot water in shower and it was solved by them very quickly, especially by mr. Jeyabalam who also helped us by finding transportation back to kochin. The restaurant in the hotel also very good and not pricy. ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2020
Courtyard by Marriott Madurai
Lovely hotel and a great place to relax and unwind. The rooms are comfortable and the buffet is excellent.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Heritage Madurai
Service is slow. Sometimes you have to call couple of times. Otherwise, the staff is courteous and very friendly. The way they care makes up for the lack
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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 Madurai Government Museum and Gandhi Museum - Madurai, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tallākulam
While Tallākulam isn't home to many top sights, Madurai Government Museum and Gandhi Museum - Madurai are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Andalpuram
While Andalpuram isn't home to many top sights, Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Samanar Hills are some notable places to visit nearby.
