Madurai to Amritsar Distance

Home to the famous holy shrine “Golden Temple”, Amritsar is a sacred city in Punjab that draws the attention of various devotees and tourists throughout the year. This holy and serene city is also a site where events like Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Operation Blue star happened. Famous for its glorious history, vibrant culture, lively festivals, beautiful handicrafts and lip-smacking delicacies, Amritsar is an interesting city to explore. The city is dotted with various forts, museums, bustling markets and religious sites.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months between November and March are considered ideal to visit Amritsar as the weather remains cool and favourable to explore the city.
 
Places to Visit
Besides visiting Golden Temple, star attraction of the city, you can also visit Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, Gurdwara Mata Kaulan Sahib Ji, Kaulsar Sarovar, Central Sikh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Akal Takht, Ram Bagh and Tarn Taran Sahib. Wagah Border, which is around 32 kms from Amritsar, is also a must-visit place. Try to reach there during evening parade which is worth experiencing. Shopaholics can visit bustling bazaars of Amritsar to buy Punjabi Jutti, Dupatta, traditional wear, electronic gadgets, traditional jewellery and many more. Hall Bazaar, Guru Bazaar, Clock Tower Market are some prominent markets of Amritsar. Book your Hotel near Golden Temple from Goibibo. 
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Amritsar is a total delight for foodies due to the variety of food it offers. There are many restaurants in Amritsar, which serve local authentic food. You can satiate your taste buds by savouring butter-dipped Amritsari Kulcha and Chole along with a glass of sweet lassi. Makhan Da Dhaba, Bhrawan Dhabba, Sunder Meat Shop and Giani Tea Stall are some popular places to get the real taste of Amritsari flavours.

Amritsar offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Amritsar to Luxury Hotels in Amritsar / Guest House in Amritsar, from 5 star Amritsar hotels to Homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Amritsar to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Amritsar, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Amritsar for stay are near Amritsar Airport, Golden Temple, Ranjit Avenue, Mall Road and Railway Station Area. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Amritsar is well-connected by air, road and rail transport network to the major cities of the country. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Airport (ATQ) is an international airport, which is around 16 km from the city centre. This airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights via major airlines like Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Indigo and Qatar Airways. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Amritsar Railway Station is the main railway station that connects Amritsar to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Agra, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Travelling to Amritsar by road is the most convenient and budget-friendly option. There are several private and state-operated Amritsar buses that ply to and from cities such as Delhi, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Jammu and Chandigarh. For getting around, buses, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and rented cars are easily available.

Madurai is one of the oldest and culturally rich cities in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. This city is a pilgrimage centre for many tourists as there are over 10 major temples here. The temples are built in the Dravidian style architecture by Madurai Nayak and Pandyan kings.  
Best time to visit
Madurai experiences a hot climate most of the year. Thus, it’s best to visit the city during the winter months. You can consider visiting here anytime between October and March. Chennai to Madurai flights is one of the busiest routes in south India.
Places to visit
Dedicated to goddess Meenakshi, Meenakshi Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is the major centre for pilgrims in Madurai located on the southern bank of Vagai River. The temple is beautifully constructed with the colourful intricate carvings on the pillars and walls. `Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is another popular temple located in Thiruparankundram, which is about 8kms from Madurai. This cave temple is known to be built by Pandyas and boasts of the beautiful architecture. In Madurai, you can also visit the Gandhi Museum, Samanar Hills and Vaigai Dam apart from temples. Book your Madurai hotel near temple from Goibibo.
Hotels and Restaurants
Madurai is called the food capital of Tamil Nadu as it offers a huge variety of cuisines. When it comes to local ones, some of the must-try delicacies are Chettinadu varieties like Kuzhi Paniyaram, Appam, Paruthi Paal, Bengal Fish Curry and Panakarkandu Paal. Also, your trip is incomplete without sipping, Madurai’s famous filter coffee.

Madurai offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Madurai to Luxury Hotels in Madurai / Resorts in Madurai, from 5 star Madurai hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Madurai to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Madurai, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Madurai for stay are near Madurai Airport, Madurai Junction, Madurai Main, KK Nagar and Anna Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Transportation facilities are great inside Madurai as all kinds of transport are available easily and frequently. Madurai International Airport ( IXM) is situated at a distance of 12kms from Madurai Railway Station. It has good connectivity with almost all the cities. There are also frequent international air services by Air India Express, Spicejet, Indigo and Air India to Colombo, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Singapore. The same airlines also serve from Delhi and Mumbai to Madurai. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Madurai Junction Railway Station is the main railway station serving the city. Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi are well-connected with Madurai via rail network. City has several luxury and ordinary Madurai buses plying to and from the important cities of Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Kerala.