Madurai to Bikaner Distance

Bikaner is one of the most popular tourist destinations situated in northwest region of the state of Rajasthan. It is located in the middle of the Thar Desert and has a hot desert climate. It is famous for its Palaces and Sand Dunes stretching for miles. It is 330 km away from the state capital city of Jaipur. It is well connected by road, rail and there is a civil airport under construction. You can get around the Bikaner town using autorickshaws and city buses.
There are more than 60 hotels and lodges in and around Bikaner that offer a variety of luxury and features at very good pricing. The most luxurious of hotels start with the Lallgarh Palace which offers the ultimate in palatial stay in Bikaner. The Laxmi Nivas Palace is another similar property which gives you five star accommodations. Hotel Maharaj Ganga Mahal offers classy rooms with top notch services and Gajner Palace Hotel offers the feeling of living like a royalty with all the facilities on offer. Heritage Resort Bikaner is a sprawling property which offers luxurious rooms. Bhanwar Niwas and Hotel Gaj Kesri are other two excellent hotels with lavish accommodation at Bikaner.
The city caters to a wide audience and has several four and three star accommodations available for those looking to spend moderately can stay at the Vesta Bikaner Palace which is a heritage property with round the clock service. Hotel Raj Vilas Palace is another good option for a three star hotel. Karni Bhavan Palace and Hotel Sagar will take care of all your needs. Some of the three star hotels come with swimming pools so you can cool off during peak summers. Hotel Basant Vihar Palace offers palatial services at moderate pricing. Hotel Harasar Haveli has a typical Rajasthani design to its architecture and offers a relaxing experience and helps you unwind.
Bikaner is set in the middle of the Thar Desert and should you wish to camp in the desert Umaid Safaris & Desert Lodge will be happy to welcome you and take you on a Camel Safari of the Thar Desert. Balaji Resort offers ethnic hut which are comfortable and well furnished and these are available at affordable pricing. Bed & Breakfast facilities are also available at the various guesthouses in Bikaner. Tanisha Heritage Haveli is one such place that offers clean beds and excellent breakfast at reasonable pricing. Vinayak Guest House is a friendly place that will make you feel at home as you unwind after a long day of travel. Vijay Guest House is another fantastic B&B option which provides excellent service at good value.
If you are traveling on a budget and wish to save the extra money for travel instead of stay then you can look at Vino Guest House which offers clean beds and showers at cheap prices. Shanti House is another great budget option where you get excellent service from this family run guesthouse. Hotel Kalinga is another great budget option which you can consider if you are traveling through Bikaner.

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.