Rajahmundry to Madurai 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.

Rajahmundry is situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on the banks of the Godavari river. The city is well known for many interesting facts. It has the second-longest rail cum road bridge in Asia known as Kovvuru bridge with a length of 4.732 km (4732 mts). Rajahmundry is also known to have the first Telugu studio built in Andhra Pradesh  known as Durga CineTone, which is among the first three studios built in South India. 
Best time to visit
Winters are the best time to visit Rajahmundry as the summers are extremely hot here which doesn’t make it suitable for a visit. For best Rajahmundry hotel booking experience use from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Godavari river, the second-longest river after Ganga is a point of the major attraction in Rajahmundry. It is a pilgrimage site for Hindus for thousands of years. The Pushkaram fair is held every 12 yrs on the banks of Godavari river, which attracts a large number of pilgrims from all parts of the country. Other than Godavari river and its bridge, Pushkar Ghat and Sir Arthur Cotton Museum are other two points of attraction here.  Pushkar Ghat is surrounded by several temples. People come here to take a holy bath. At Sir Arthur Cotton Museum, various types of models and machinery are preserved for viewers to learn more about the irrigation works.
Food and Restaurants
There are many Andhra restaurants available in Rajahmundry, which are a true delight for every food lover, especially those who love spicy food. Restaurants here boast of rich Andhra culture.  Kandhi Podi, Gongura Pachadi, Ulava Charu, Poothareku and Pesarattu are must try Andhra dishes here. 
Transportation
Rajahmundry has good transport facilities inside the city with many transport options like rickshaws, buses and taxis. Rajahmundry Airport  (RJA) is located 18kms north of Rajahmundry in Madhurapudi. The airport is well-connected to major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai,  Hyderabad and Kolkata. Indigo provides frequent air services from these cities to Rajahmundry. 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. Rajahmundry Railway Station is the major stoppage for all the trains running between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. The railway station is located at the centre of the city and many autos and taxis are available for convenient intra city travel. The city has 4 main bus stations namely APSRTC Bus Complex, Kotipalli bus stand, Kakinada bus stand and Gokavaram bus stand. The city is well connected to all the nearby cities and villages via the road network.