Madurai to Bangalore

About the city:

About the city:Bangalore (now known as Bengaluru) is known as the silicon valley of India, the garden city and also the pub hub of the country. The city is full of life and you are sure to fall in love with its beautiful climate!

Airports and Railways: Bangalore has three major railway stations- Railway Recruitment Board, Bangalore City Junction and Bangalore railway station. There are two main airports in Bangalore, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport which is 13 kilometres and Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli which is about 30 kilometres away from Bangalore City Railway Station.

Hotels and Restaurants: In the heart of the business region, The Oberoi Hotel on MG road, has the best facilities and cuisines from around the world. If you are looking for a royal stay then The Leela Palace is a good choice. Kempegowda International Airport is 5-10 kms away from other 5-star hotels like Shilton Residence and Hotel Royal Orchid.

For the best Italian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Moroccan, and Turkish food don’t forget to stop at Feva-The Mediterranean Restaurant on Vittal Mallya Road. Also grab a bite of some of the best vegetarian dishes from Om Pure Vegetarian Restaurant, Carrots Restaurant and Konark Vegetarian Restaurant.

Markets: From the beautiful handicraft at Residency road to different stores on the MG road, Bangalore has all kinds of markets for you to shop till you drop. Some other markets that one must visit when in Bangalore are Marathahalli and Brigade road for its branded showrooms.

City Transportation: One of the biggest joys of visiting Bangalore is its well-connected and safe roads. Auto-rickshaws are the easiest way to travel around the city as they are available at all hours of the day. There is a well-connected bus network, which makes travelling by bus the cheapest way to get about the city.

Must-See Places: The major tourist attractions include the Bangalore palace which bears striking resemblance to England’s Windsor Castle and Lal Bagh which has preserved some of the rarest species of flora and fauna and also houses a lake and a glasshouse. Tipu Sultan Palace, Cubbon Park and Bannerghatta National Park are also worth a visit when in Bangalore.

Climate of Bangalore: Bangalore has a moderate climate throughout the year and you are sure to fall in love with its beautiful weather. During the months of June-September the city enjoys heavy rainfall. During the months of September through February, the weather becomes even more pleasant with the slight chill of winters.

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.

Madurai airport is a busy airport and receives flights of various airlines such as Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Air India and JetKonnect . These airlines connect Madurai with different south Indian cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The Gateway hotel, Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Sangam Hotel and GRT Regency are some of the hotels near Madurai airport.