Madurai to Bhubaneshwar

About the city:

Popularly known as ÔÇ£Temple City of IndiaÔÇØ, Bhubaneshwar is a major pilgrimage destination of India. Being an important seat of Lord Shiva or Tribhubaneswar, the city holds immense pride in its scores of temples that dot its landscapes. A beautiful blend of old and new, the infrastructure of Bhubaneshwar truly complement its historic background. The city of Bhubaneshwar caters to all kind of tourists, from all parts of the world, thereby, making it a perfect travel destination.

One of the most striking features of this ÔÇ£Temple CityÔÇØ is its plentiful shrines that mark its amazing skyline. At one point of time, Bhubaneshwar had almost 7000 shrines, is now just left with 500. The mesmerizing architecture of Bhubaneshwar has a rich history to narrate. Once the capital to ancient Kalinga, today Bhubaneshwar is a well-planned city and merged suavely with its rich past and modern lifestyle.

The glory and cultural charm of this pilgrimage destination attracts tourists from all over the world. With so much increase in tourist every year, the best way to reach Bhubaneshwar is by air. A number of low-coast airlines operate daily flights to Bhubaneshwar from various key cities of India like Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, etc. Book your Bhubaneshwar flights with makemytrip.com to avail some really good discounts.

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.