Madurai to Udaipur

About the city:

The pulsating city of Udaipur is one of the most romantic and exotic destinations in India. Its biggest charm is its location, at the foot of the picturesque Aravalli range. Established in year 1568, by Maharaja Maharana Udai Singh II, after he lost his magnificent Chittorgah fortress to Mughal Emperor Akbar, Udaipur has a rich history and culture.

Dotted with countless tranquil lakes, Udaipur is better known as City of Lakes or Venice of the East across the world. Some of the magnificent lakes of Udaipur are Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar, Fateh Sagar and Swaroop Sagar. Also, with its treasure of museums and monuments, Udaipur city is known to be a major center of arts, crafts and famous for its miniature paintings. Popular amongst honeymooners, Udaipur is thoroughly romantic and definitely the most calm of all. October to February is the ideal time to see this wonderful destination.

Maharana Pratap Airport is the main airport of Udaipur, located about 22 kilometres from Udaipur. It connects Udaipur to other prime cities of India. Almost all major domestic airlines offer flights to Udaipur from key Indian cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Udaipur flights can be booked easily online with MakeMyTrip.com. Avail some exciting deals on Udaipur airfares with our online flight bookings.

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.