What to expect
Sikandar Dargah
A revered hilltop dargah atop Thiruparankundram hill, dedicated to Sikandar Badusha, a medieval Muslim saint whose tomb crowns the summit. Reached by a long flight of steps, it offers sweeping views over Madurai and shares the same sacred hill as the famed Murugan temple, a rare example of multi-faith devotion.
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Before you go to Sikandar Dargah
Specific rules not verified for this site. Mosques in Kerala usually welcome visitors outside the five daily prayer times. Dress modestly, cover the head if asked, and remove footwear before entering. Access for women varies from mosque to mosque. We have not verified this mosque's specific rules, so ask at the entrance.
We report each site's own published rules neutrally, and only where we can source them.
Typemosque
Nearest baseThiruparankundram
DistrictMadurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sikandar Dargah is planned from Thiruparankundram, one of the travel bases in Madurai district. Use Thiruparankundram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thiruparankundram or nearby in Madurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)135 km
- Rameswaram170 km
- Kodaikanal115 km
- Coimbatore215 km
- Kanniyakumari240 km
Road km to Madurai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Sikandar Dargah
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Sikandar Dargah — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeOctober to March; go early to avoid heat
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sikandar Dargah
Thiruparankundram; Madurai Airport IXM (~6 km)
Getting around Sikandar Dargah
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Sikandar Dargah
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Sikandar Dargah — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sikandar Dargah?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sikandar Dargah?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
How do I reach Sikandar Dargah?
Base yourself in Thiruparankundram or nearby in Madurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Sikandar Dargah?
About an hour.
What else is near Sikandar Dargah?
Nearby you can pair Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple (600 m), Vilacheri Pottery Village (2.3 km), Pasumalai Hill (3.6 km), Samanar Hills (5.6 km).
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Sikandar Dargah guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Sikandar Dargah itself yet. These cover Thiruparankundram, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Thiruparankundram
Sikandar Dargah sits in Thiruparankundram, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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