United States to Madurai

The second largest city of California, San Diego is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. A year-round temperate climate and a number of gorgeous beaches attract millions of tourists from all corners of the world. The city is divided into many sub areas, each of which is speckled with many places of tourist interest. Majority of attractions, especially museums, can be found in the city's downtown area. Children's Museum of San Diego, Chinese Historical Society and Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum and San Diego Firehouse Museum are some of the interesting museums tourists must visit. Besides museums, there are many parks and gardens that make the downtown area green and beautiful. One of the best shopping hubs in the city - Horton Plaza - lies here. Additionally, a prime tourist attraction - Balboa Park lies in the heart of the city. Within the park, there is a zoo, the Old Globe Theatre, several museums and expansive gardens. The Point Loma and Mission Beach are ideal for spending wonderful beachside holidays. Tourists can also indulge in shopping and dining, besides enjoying the vibrant nightlife and attending exciting festivals and events. Tourists only have to book travel packages from MakeMyTrip to spend a delightful time here.

One of the most popular temple towns in India is Madurai. Located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, this region once served as the kingdom of the Pandya kings. The Pandyas endowed this town with many historical edifices and temples, which today stand as the main attractions of Madurai. The Meenakshi Amman Temple is the prime attraction of this town. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, this temple is one of the best examples of Dravidian style of architecture. The Koodal Alagar Temple, Pazhamudhir Solai, and Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple are other places of religious importance. While travelling in Madurai, tourists must not miss to pay a visit to the Thirumalai Nayak Mahal. Built in 1636, this palace flaunts a stunning fusion of Dravidian and Islamic architectural styles. To get familiar with the interesting history of Indian independence, tourists can step in the Gandhi Museum. An architectural marvel in itself, this museum has a wide selection of artefacts including a bloodstained dhoti of Mahatma Gandhi. Within the premises, the museum houses a store called Khadi Bhavan from where tourists can buy local handloom products. Also, there is a bookstore, where a number of spiritual and natural health related books are on sale. Tourists can book a travel package from MakeMyTrip to explore this holy land without any hassle.