Explore Kerala and Tamil Nadu with the Right Tour Package on Your India Tour
India is a highly diversified country. It offers distinguished travel experiences, from its plains to hills and mountains to coastal areas. You can explore it with one of the best India tour packages based on your preference and chosen region.
The southern region of India offers a wide range of experiences that include ancient temples, palm-lined coastlines to misty hills and peaceful waterways. Its states like Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu attract every kind of traveller. Kerala is famous for backwaters while Tamil Nadu is popular for ancient temples. You can explore them together with a customised South India tour package or separately with a dedicated holiday package in India.
Why Should You Visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Your India Tour?
Visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu together or separately gives you a full view of South India. On your tour, you experience two different cultures, enjoy two distinguished cuisines, and explore varied landscapes. You should visit these two South Indian states as it gives you an opportunity to:
- Witness soft green hills and grand ancient temples.
- Taste the food changing from coconut-rich Kerala dishes into spicy Tamil meals traditionally, on banana leaves.
- Enjoy peaceful boat rides to busy old market lanes and busy streets in modern cities.
Key Places to Explore in Kerala
Kerala is popular as God’s Own Country and known for its palm-lined backwaters and canals. Apart from waterways, you can experience local traditions, rich heritage, delicious cousines, and spirituality with the right Kerala tour package. You can choose any of the following destinations for your Kerala trip based on your travel style and needs:
Alleppey
Alleppey is also called Alappuzha. It has many nicknames like the Venice of the East. This town features a calm network of lakes, canals, and lagoons. Its key highlights are as follows:
- Watch snake boat races on Vembanad Lake.
- Rent a traditional houseboat, kettuvallam, to sail on its backwaters.
- Enjoy local crafts, go through fishing villages, and enjoy local delicacies.
Munnar
Munnar is a stunning hill station in Kerala. It lies at an altitude of 1,600 metres above the sea level Munnar is famous for its cool weather, lush tea plantations, and misty hills. It attracts a large number of nature lovers and couples. Here, you can:
- Walk through tea gardens.
- Spot the rare Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park.
- Climb the Anamudi Peak
- Enjoy boating at Mattupetty Dam.
Kochi/Cochin
Famous as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a historic port in Kerala. It perfectly blinds colonial architecture, backwater tourism, and spice trade history. Cochin serves as the gateway to Kerala’s famous lagoons and waterways. On your trip to Kochi, you can visit/explore:
- St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi.
- Chinese Fishing Nets.
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica.
- Princess Street.
- Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace).
- Marine Drive.
- Hill Palace Museum.
Key Places to Explore in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is home to thousands of ancient temples, grand art, old kingdoms, and architectural masterpieces. With customised Tamil Nadu tour packages, you can feed your thrust for history, spirituality, architecture, or culture. You can visit the following places with their key attractions on your Tamil Nadu trip:
Madurai
Madurai is famous as the Athens of the East. It is one of the continuously oldest living cities in India. Madurai features about a 2,500-year old history, pilgrimage spots, Dravidian architecture, and rich cultural experiences. You can visit the following key places on your trip to Madurai:
- Meenakshi Amman Temple.
- Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
- Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple.
- Samanar Hills.
Ooty
Famous as the Queen of Hills, Ooty is officially called Udhagamandalam. It lies at an altitude of 2,240 in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Hills. Its cool weather, colonial legacy, and lush tea plantations attract thousands of domestic and international visitors each year. Here, you can explore or ride:
- Doddabetta Peak.
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train).
- Ooty Lake.
- Pykara Lake and Waterfalls.
- Rose Garden.
In addition, you can visit places like Kodaikanal, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, and Coimbatore at your own pace on your trip to Tamil Nadu.Â
Whom to Consult for Exploring Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India
Reading this post can encourage you to explore Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Cholan Tours is a government approved tour operator you can contact. The company has been helping travellers explore India and the world since 1999. It will help you have a smooth travel experience in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, or any parts of India. Consult them today.
