Samanar Hills, Madurai

Name: Samanar Hills
Address: Keelakuyilkudi Village, Sholavandan NH, Madurai, India

#11 among attractions in Madurai

Temple, Geologic formation, Park

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Samanar Hills, also known as Samanar Malai or Amanarmalai or Melmalai, is a rocky stretch of hills located near Keelakuyilkudi village, 10 kilometres west of Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India. They stretch east–west over 3 kilometers towards Muthupatti village. These rocky hillocks are home to many Jain and Hindu monuments. The hill has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. ()

Completed: IX centuryEstablished: IX centuryElevation: 653 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 9°55'22"N, 78°2'50"E

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Keelakuyilkudi Village, Sholavandan NHMadurai India

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Samanar Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Athisayam, Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple.

4.9 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
126 min walk • The Meenakshi Temple is an architectural marvel and a significant spiritual hub located in the ancient city of Madurai, India. This Hindu temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva, is a central focus...
5.3 miE
Museum, Palace
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Madurai
134 min walk • Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal stands as a grand testament to the architectural prowess of the Nayak dynasty, located in the vibrant city of Madurai, India. This magnificent palace was constructed in the 17th century by King Thirumalai Nayak, one of the most prominent...
3.2 miN
Theme park, Amusement park
Athisayam, Madurai
83 min walk • Athisayam is an amusement theme park located in Paravai on Madurai - Dindigul National Highway 7, 12 km from Madurai. The park is located on a 70 acres site and features about 4 games and 2 water rides.
3.4 miSE
Temple
Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Madurai
87 min walk • Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram is a Hindu temple and one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, located at Thiruparankundram,Tamilnadu, India. The temple is built in rock-cut architecture and believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century.
3.4 miSE
Temple
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Madurai
87 min walk • Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Thiruparankundram is a Hindu temple and one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, located at Thiruparankundram,Tamilnadu, India. The temple is built in rock-cut architecture and believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th century.
4.1 miE
Bridge
Arappalayam, Madurai
106 min walk • Arappalayam or Arapalayam is an area in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu State, India. It is on the south bank of the River Vaigai. Arappalyam comes under the Madurai West constituency. The PIN Code for Arasaradi-Arappalaym is 625016. Arappalaym was one of the 72 palayams created under Madurai Nayak's rule.
3.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Thirupparankundram Rock-cut Cave and Inscription, Madurai
95 min walk • Thirupparankundram Rock-cut Cave and Inscription, also known as Umai Andar or Umaiyandar temple, is a rock cut cave temple with inscriptions at the foot of the Thirupparankundram rock hill's south face. It is located in the town of Thirupparankundram, about 10 kilometres southwest of Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India.
4.9 miE
Temple
Thiru Aappanoor, Madurai
126 min walk • Thiru Aappanoor is a smaller temple lying in the shadow of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the holy city of Madurai, India. The Pandya Kings and the Royal Sethupathi kings made many contributions to this temple. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
3.6 miE
Temple
Koodal Azhagar temple, Madurai
92 min walk • Koodal Azhagar Temple in Madurai, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD.
4.6 miE
Temple
Kazimar Big Mosque, Madurai
118 min walk • Kazimar Periya Pallivasal or Kazimar Big Mosque is the oldest mosque in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India constructed in the year 1284AD and continues to be in existence for more than 7 centuries till today.
4.6 miE
Mosque
Sungam Mosque, Madurai
118 min walk • Sungam Mosque or Sungam Pallivasal is a mosque in Madurai city, Tamil Nadu, India. The mosque was founded by Muslim Jamath People. It is the oldest mosque in Madurai.It was built by Mughal architecture style.

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Nagamalai West (6 min walk)