Kerala is the home of a rich treasury of hills, beaches, backwaters and wildlife sanctuaries adorned with lush foliage, misty sky and enchanting scenery. On the other hand, Tamil Nadu has a long history of culture and achievements, accompanied by famous temples, colourful festivals and many more.
In order to experience the confluence of so many aspects you need to plan a long itinerary for Tamil Nadu and Kerala together.
Arrive in Chennai by train or flight. Check in to your hotel and proceed for sightseeing. The top places to visit in Chennai are Marina Beach, the Government Museum, Valluvar Kottam, Mylapore, Guindy National Park, Birla Planetarium, Golden Beach and Royapuram Fishing Harbor.
Transfer to Kanchipuram the next day to indulge in visiting the top attractions there. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadaraja Temple, Devarajaswami Temple, Ekambaranathar Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, and Chitragupta Temple are top attractions in Kanchipuram. Overnight stay will be in Chennai.
Transfer to Tiruttani from Cennai. Check-in to Tiruttani and proceed with local attraction tour to Thiruthani Murugan Temple, Sri Yoga Narasimhar Temple, Big Rock, Eco Point and Elephant Hall.
At Tiruvannamalai, you will be acquainted with rich history and spirituality. Top attractions here include Gingee Fort, Sathanur Dam, Annamalaiyar Temple, Ramana Ashram, Virupaksha Cave, Mamara Guhai, Skandashramam and Seshadri Swamigal Ashram. Halt at Tiruvannamalai overnight.
Check-out from Tiruvannamalai and head towards Chidambaram. Once you reach the hotel, after completing all the formalities and receiving the room, leave for sightseeing. Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Silappathikaram Art Gallery and Poompuhar Beac are among the top attractions.
Located in Thanjavur District, Kumbakonam is a temple town, quite significant for Hindu devotees. Arriving here, you must visit the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, NageswaranTemple, Kasi Viswanatha Temple, Mahamaham Tank, Airavatesvara Temple, Sarangapani Temple, Thenupuriswarar Temple, Thiruvinnagar Temple and SwamimalaiMurugan Temple.
Located at the heart of Tamil Nadu, Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is the cleanest city in the state. Transfer to Trichy from Kumbakonam to visit the Rockfort Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple and Kallanai Dam. if time permits, also visit the Puliyancholai Waterfalls.
Start early from Trichy to reach Rameshwaram as you have to travel quite a long distance. The list of attractions for the day encompasses Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, Five-faced Hanuman Temple, Dhanushkodi Beach and Temple and Agni Theertham.
A tiny charming town nestled in the Gulf of Mannar, Tiruchendur has to offer you Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, Panchalamkuruchi Fort, Valli’s Cave, Kattabomman Memorial Fort and Kudirai Mozhitheri.
Land up at Kanyakumari and after checking into a hotel leave for sightseeing at Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Bharat Mata Temple, Kanyakumari Beach, Mathoor Hanging Bridge, Triveni Sangam and Thanumalayan Temple.
Drive to Madurai, the Cultural Capital of Tamil Nadu, from Kanyakumari. Involve your day for sightseeing once you reach there. Sree Meenakshi Amman Temple, Gandhi Museum, Thiruparankundram Temple and Koodal Azhagar Temple are list of spots for the day.
Madurai would be the last destination of Tamil Nadu. From Madurai enter Kerala through Munnar. Stay at Munnar for a day and enjoy the sightseeing. The top attractions are Photo Point, Elephant Ride, Mattupetty Factory and Dam, Echo Point, Pothamedu View Point, Attukad Falls, and Spice Garden.
Shift to Venice of East (Alleppey) from Munnar and experience a stay at a houseboat on the backwaters. Book a houseboat for the day and spend your night there. Houseboat cruising is the best way to explore the backwaters of Kerala.
Check out from the houseboat next and move to Kochi to board your return flight or train. Depending on the scheduled departure, engage in some sightseeing en route to Kochi.
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