Madurai to Kadapa Distance

Cuddapah or Kadapa is a gateway to the hills of Tirumala from the west. It is located in the south-central part of Andhra Pradesh in Rayalaseema region. Kadapa has a rich heritage as the city is home to famous rock paintings known as palaeolithic rock paintings. It is often referred to as the ancient treasure of Andhra Pradesh. Apart from its rich heritage, Cuddapah is also known for its scenic beauty. The hills of Nallamala and Palamuru along the river Pennar gives this place a beautiful landscape. 
Best time to visit
Winters are the best time to visit and explore Cuddapah. Book hotels in Cuddapah from Goibibo.
Places to visit
The best places to visit in Cuddapah are Gandikota fort, Belum caves, Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary and Veerabhadra Swamy Temple. Gandikota fort, located in Gandikota village is the major tourist attraction here. Here, you can see the gorge appearing between Erramala hills, which looks absolutely stunning. Besides this, you can also see Madhava Swamy and Ranganath temples built in Vijayanagara style inside the fort. 
Belum caves are the longest caves in the Indian subcontinent. The caves are 3229 metres long.  Pataalaganga is the deepest point of the cave from its entrance that lies at 150 feet beneath. Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary is the national park as well as a biosphere reserve in Cuddapah, which is famous for its stunning waterfalls namely Gundalakona, Talakona and Gunjana. 
Veerabhadra Swamy Temple is located in Lepakshi in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Devotees and admirers of art visit the temple from many parts of the country to see the temple. The temple is built in Vijayanagara style with beautiful carvings and paintings. Apart from these prominent places, you can visit Sidhout Fort and Ameen Peer Dargah Shrine.
Food and restaurants
Kadapa is famous for spicy food. South Indian cuisine is enjoyed by people here and Karam dosa is the most popular south Indian dish among all. Apart from south Indian dishes, you can try Paya Curry, Ragi Sangati and Natu Kodi Chicken.
Transportation
Kadapa Airport  ( CDP), which lies 12 km north-west of Cuddapah city has good connectivity with Chennai, Vijayawada and Hyderabad via Trujet. There are around 22 connecting flights from Delhi to Cuddapah daily. Air India, Indigo and Spicejet airlines connect Mumbai with Kadapa. 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. Transportation facility inside the city is also pretty good with frequently available govt. buses, taxis, cabs and auto-rickshaws.
Kadapa Junction Railway Station is the primary railway station here. One of the busiest lines in the south coast region i.e. The Mumbai-Chennai Line passes through Kadapa. The railway connectivity from here to other southern cities such as Tirupati, Guntur and Visakhapatnam is comparatively good in comparison with northern cities. There are limited trains from Delhi to Kadapa. Cuddapah has a well-maintained road network which connects the city with Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. APSRTC buses also run within the district of Kadapa and other South Indian cities.

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.