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New Zealand’s buzzing metropolis, Auckland is full of life, opportunity and diversity. The city is praised for its splendid skyline, busy harbour, beautiful beaches, remarkable volcanic islands and impressive dining experiences. It has something and everything for foodies, adventure junkies, cultural enthusiasts and luxury lovers. Though the city is overly crowded, you will definitely find your best pick that will bring you back here again.
Best Time to Visit
November to March is the peak time as Auckland experiences warm weather during these months. However, March to May and September to November is a good time to visit, but it also rains between May to December. July and August are the cold months. Auckland experiences reversed seasons as compared to other countries, so it is advised to look after the weather and the festivals before planning the trip. For a wide range of Auckland hotels choose Goibibo.
Places to Visit
The waterfront of Viaduct Harbour is a happening place lined with cafes and bars while the impressive Sky Tower in the city offers breathtaking views of the city. Auckland Domain and Silo Park are giant parks to hang out and play with your kids and friends. Rangitoto Island, Waiheke Island and Mount Eden offer stunning landscape vistas. Waiheke Island is a gorgeous island for a day trip. Here you can enjoy the vineyards as well as adventure activities. Adventure lovers can try Auckland Bridge Bungy from Auckland Harbour Bridge, Sky Jump from Sky Tower, snorkelling at Goat Island and water activities at Mission Bay. The ever-rejuvenating Ponsonby area, Nuffield Street and Britomart are full of expensive designer boutiques, fine-dining restaurants and cafes. Auckland War Memorial Museum, Wintergardens, Toi o Tamaki Art Gallery and Tiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary are interesting places to visit with friends and family. Hauraki Gulf is another entertainment-packed place to visit. Otara Flea Market and High Street are popular shopping places. 
Food and Restaurants
Wynyard Quarter, Jervois Road, Ponsonby quarter and Britomart are lined with restaurants and bars. In Auckland, you will find plenty of cuisines varying from the Mediterranean to Asian. If you are a fan of Asian food, then you can go to Dominion Road. Culinary dishes at Elliott  Stables, pancakes at No. 1 Pancake, juicy burgers at Velvet Burger, Giapo’s ice cream, Depot, Little Bird are the locals’ favourite haunt. You can taste wine at Waiheke Island as well. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs such as Bungalow 8, Face Club, Corner Bar and The Eagle Bar. 
Transportation
Auckland has an excellent transport system. Auckland Airport (AKL) is the main and busiest airport in New Zealand, located within a distance of 30 minutes from the city centre. The city is well connected to other international cities via air links. Visitors travelling from India to Auckland have several connecting flights serviced by popular airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Thai Airlines, Korean Air and China Southern. 
The city has an efficient railway and road transport system. Auckland is conveniently connected to Hamilton and Wellington via long-distance buses and trains. The InterCity Sky City Bus Terminal is the terminal from which many intercity buses operate. 
Public transport includes buses, taxis, shuttles, ferries and trains. Ferries can be used to travel to the nearby islands from the mainland. Rental bikes and cars can be used if you are looking for independent travel option. You can use AT HOP cards on buses, trains and ferries travel and get awesome discounts.

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.