Madurai to Bhubaneshwar Distance

Situated on the south-west bank of the Mahanadi River, Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha. Known as the ‘Temple City of India,’ Bhubaneshwar is an important pilgrimage destination in the country. Along with Konark and Puri, Bhubaneshwar forms the Golden Triangle of Eastern India. The city is dotted with various historical sites, ancient temples, beautiful lakes and parks. The rich history, beautiful architecture and culture of this city attract a large number of tourists from all across the world.
 
Best Time to Visit
Winter months from October to March are considered to be perfect to explore Bhubaneshwar. The weather remains pleasant and favourable for sightseeing during this time. Book hotels in Bhubaneshwar at cheap price from Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Being an important tourist destination, Bhubaneswar houses many tourist attractions and religious sites. Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshvara Temple, Rajarani Temple and Ananta Vasudeva Temple are some popular religious sites in Bhubaneswar, which are famous for their architecture and sculptures. Biju Patnaik Park, I. G. Park, Gandhi Park, Buddha Jayanti Park and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Park are ideal to visit if you are a nature lover. Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary, Bindu Sagar Lake, Caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri and the hot water springs of Atri are some other attractions of this city. Bhubaneswar is quite famous for applique work of Pipli, Ikat fabric, Sambalpuri silk fabric, cane furniture and Bidri-ware. Ashok Nagar, Forum Mart, Ekamra Haat, Master Canteen and Priyadarshini Market are some of the popular street markets.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Visitors coming to the city can easily find many restaurants serving a range of local and global cuisines. However, street food is a must-try. Some of the recommended places to dine are Chhadakhai Restaurant, Hare Krishna Restaurant, Nakli Dhaba and The Zaika.
Bhubaneshwar offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Bhubaneshwar to Luxury Hotels in Bhubaneshwar / Guest House in Bhubaneswar, from 4 star Bhubaneswar 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 Bhubaneswar to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Bhubaneswar, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Bhubaneswar for stay are near Bhubaneswar Airport, Jaydev Vihar, Nayapalli, Janpath and Khandagiri. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Bhubaneshwar is well linked to the rest of the country by rail, air and road. Situated at a distance of approximately 6 kms from the city centre, Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) serves various domestic flights & links Bhubaneshwar with major Indian cities like New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Visakhapatnam. Air India, GoAir and Indigo are some popular airlines that fly to and fro Bhubaneshwar. You can easily get taxis and buses from the airport to reach the city. 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. Bhubaneshwar Railway Station is an important railhead that connects Bhubaneshwar to major cities of the country. There are several AC and Non AC buses that connect Bhubaneshwar to major cities like Konark, Puri, Hyderabad, Raipur, Ranchi and Kolkata. Travelling within Bhubaneshwar is very easy and cheap as buses, cabs and autos are available throughout the city.

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.