Madurai to Pune Distance

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.

Encircled by the Sahyadri Hill Range, Pune is the cultural capital and second-largest city of the state of Maharashtra. Known as the ‘Queen of the Deccan’, Pune is a perfect combination of modernity and tradition. This city is often referred to as the Oxford of the East as it houses many renowned universities, colleges and institutions that draw a large rush of students. This city is well-known for culture, tradition, spirituality, music, theatre, literature and sports. From palaces to ashrams, museums to gardens, Pune has it all.
 
Best Time to Visit
Although Pune has a moderate climate throughout the year, the Best Time to Visit Pune is from July to March when the weather remains pleasant and calm.
 
Places to Visit
There is no dearth of tourist places in Pune. Shaniwar Wada Palace and the Aga Khan Palace are must-visit for history and art lovers. For adventure enthusiasts, Sinhagad Fort is a good choice as it offers exciting trekking trails. The city is dotted with many religious sites.  Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, the Pataleshwar Cave Temple and the Chaturshringi Temple should not be missed. National War Museum is another popular place on the tourist list. You can also visit the Osho International Meditation Centre, if you want to de-stress yourself. Find the best Pune hotel offers at Goibibo. 
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Your trip to Pune is incomplete if you do not pamper your taste buds with the Maharashtrian delicacies. Puran Poli, Mastani Milkshake and Misal Pav are some dishes you must try. Bounty’s, Savya Rasa, Dorabjee & Sons Restaurant, Shabree and Hotel Shreyas are some popular restaurants to dine at.

Pune offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Pune to Luxury Hotels in Pune, Resorts in Pune, from 5 star Pune 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 friendly hotels in Pune to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Pune, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Pune for stay are near Pune Airport, Hinjewadi, Viman Nagar, Pimpri and Kalyani Nagar. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Pune city is well-connected to other parts of India by air, rail and road. Pune Airport (PNQ) is located at Lohegaon which is around 10 kms from the city centre. This airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights. Some of the major cities that are linked with Pune are Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata and Goa. 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. A number of interstate buses connect Pune to various major cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Udaipur and Indore. Pune Junction is well-connected to major Indian cities. Several trains ply to and from Pune connecting cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and more. Bike rentals, car rentals, auto-rickshaws and PMPML city buses are some good options to travel within the city.