Madurai to Khajuraho

About the city:

Khajuraho, a small town in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, is world-famous for its medieval Hindu and Jain temples. It is counted amongst the popular travel destinations of India and is home to many architectural marvels. In the year 1986, the Khajuraho group of temples was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. The temples of Khajuraho are popular for breathtaking carvings and were built between 950 and 1150 AD, during the reign of the Chandela dynasty. Tourists can easily reach this beautiful place by availing flights to Khajuraho from across the country. Khajuraho flights are offered by Air India, Jet Airways and various other airlines from different places, like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Kolkata, among others.

Flights to Khajuraho provide tourists an opportunity to see a wide range of attractions, including the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Panna National Park, Ajaygarh Fort,  Pandav Falls and Vamana Temple, to name a few. During Mahashivratri, tourists visit the Matangeshwar Temple of Khajuraho in large numbers. Besides, the Khajuraho Dance Festival in March attracts renowned dancers to this beautiful destination, along with several tourists. For cheap air tickets to Khajuraho at anytime of the year and best airfare deals, tourists can log on to www.makemytrip.com.

Located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho airport is well connected with major cities like Delhi and Varanasi. One can find various renowned airlines to Khajuraho such as Jet Airways and Air India. The airport is located at a distance of 4 km away from the city centre. There are some popular Khajuraho airport hotels include Ramada, EuroStar Inn, Usha Bundela Hotel and The Radisson Jass Hotel.

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.