Varanasi 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.

Popularly known as the Spiritual Capital of India, Varanasi is a prominent city of Uttar Pradesh. Situated along the banks of the mighty river Ganges, the city holds an idyllic charm and attracts a large number of pilgrims throughout the year. The grandeur of the glittered and aromatic ghats during the evening Ganga Aarti is a unique sight that you must experience. The ancient temples, rich culture and divine aura of Varanasi makes it a miraculous city in itself. 
 
Best Time to Visit
The Best Time to Visit Varanasi includes the months from October to March when the weather is pleasant and worth enjoying. From luxury to budget there are so many Varanasi Hotels are available for booking.
 
Places to Visit
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site that makes an important place to visit in the city. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and Tulsi Manasa Temple are some of the other important religious sites that you can visit. Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and Assi Ghat are some of the spiritual sites where you can witness amazing sunrise and sunset views along with religious rituals being hosted. Godowlia Market, Chowk & Vishwanath Gali Market are famous local markets of the city where you can shop for glass bangles, trinkets and some handicraft home decor pieces. The city is best known for silk sarees and to buy the best ones you must visit The Banaras Silk Emporium located on the Cantonment Road.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
The lip-smacking street food of the city is its pride. You can head to Ram Bhandar, Thatheri Bazar and Kachori Gali to savour the Kachori Sabzi, famous breakfast of the city. Dahi Chutney Golgappe and Tamatar Chaat are also famous local street food that you must try at Deena Chaat Bhandar located on Dashashwamedh Road.Your trip would be incomplete before trying the flavoursome Banarasi Paan which you can try at Deepak Tambul Bhandar, Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Varanasi offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Varanasi to Luxury Hotels in Varanasi / Guest Houses in Varanasi, from 5 star Varanasi 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 Varanasi to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Varanasi, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Varanasi for stay are near Varanasi Airport, Cantt Railway Station, Assi Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat and Greater Kailash. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
The city has a planned and systematic transportation network that makes it accessible from all parts of the country. The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) is the second-busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh that caters to both domestic flights as well as international flights. Airlines such as Air India, SpiceJet, Indigo and Vistara fly the maximum number of domestic flights and connect Varanasi with cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. 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. There are numerous express trains that run through the Varanasi Junction building a strong rail network for the city. The state-run UPSRTC and private bus services in the city are quite efficient providing direct connectivity to cities like Allahabad, Kanpur, Agra and other cities of the neighboring states.