Goa to Madurai

About the city:

Synonymous with the highly respectable Meenakshi Temple, Madurai is primarily a pilgrimage destination. With temples in every nook and corner, itÔÇÖs often called as Temple Town of state Tamil Nadu. However, religion is not just the predominant character of the city. Madurai city is also a flourishing cultural centre, with home to many museums and a respected university. The popular Float Festival is celebrated here as does the not so popular Bull Run, Jallikattu. A beautiful contrast of colours and traditions, Madurai city will surely leave you amaze.

Meenakshi Temple is undoubtedly a must-see when in Madurai. Other temples in Madurai that again are worth a visit are Alagar Temple, Koodal Alagar Temple, Pazhamudhir Solai and Thiruparankundram. Then, Naickar Mahal, one of the major archaeological sites, is simply an amazing place to be at, with now only a small section of the original structure remaining. For researchers and history enthusiasts, there is Gandhi Museum. Then there is Vandiyur Mariamman Tepakkulam, a temple standing in the middle of man-made pond, where the popular float festival celebrated, is truly worth-seeing.

Madurai is hot and dusty during summers. Other than that, it can be visited at any time of the year. Madurai is well-connected by air with other prime cities of India. The airport of Madurai is about 10 kilometres from the city. There are regular flights to Madurai from major cities like Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and others. You can do your Madurai flight bookings with makemytrip.com to avail some exciting deals and offers.

About the city:

Goa, nestled between the hills of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, is a land that possesses some of the finest stretch of sandy coastline in India. With cheap flight tickets to and from Goa, one can experience its rich and varied heritage that has an Indo - Portuguese flavor.

Head out and explore its gorgeous beaches or old historical sites, magnificent temples and churches are a witness to the religious history of the people. On the lookout for adventure then there is Para sailing, wind surfing and much more.

Life In Goa
Goan cuisine, a blend of Portuguese and local flavors, is a vast treasure trove of culinary delicacies. You can dine in idyllic seaside resorts or simply indulge in authentic Goan delights. Goa has an energetic nightlife with many clubs and beach parties. Shopping here is truly adventurous, with shops selling just about everything. Don't miss out on the Anjuna Flea market or the Saturday night Market.

The Dabolim Airport has daily flights to and from Goa to most cities in India. Get yourself great offers on domestic flights to and from Goa on www.makemytrip.com.