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Kochi to Madurai : Tour Itinerary

Why Kochi & Madurai makes a great itinerary?

NH85 connects Kochi with Madurai
Kochi to Madurai road distance is about 260km
Madurai

NH85 connects Kochi with Madurai Kochi to Madurai road distance is about 260km

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he two south indian cities, saddling Western Ghats makes a fantastic vacation itinerary.
Many reasons why you will cherish this trip for long. Both the cities are great tourism destinations with their own unique characteristics.

Why Kochi & Madurai?

1Madurai is one of the oldest cities in India, this city is the heritage capital of the Tamil culture, traditions and lifestyle. Kochi on the other hand represents the cosmopolitan end of Kerala's laidback tourism landscape. In short , between these two cities, you'll experience the pleasant diversity of south India, in one go.

2The highway, NH85 ,that connects Madurai with Kochi passes through one of the most spectacular geographies of India - the Western Ghats. You have plenty to explore on the way, places worth staying for many days. For example Munnar, the hill station nestled amid rolling tea gardens, is a great resort town midway on this 260km itinerary.

3 Kochi and Madurai are well connected by air with the rest of the country & also with international connections.You can be creative with your itinerary, as Madurai & Kochi as base to springboard to other nearby attractions.

[#road] Divide the itinerary into two parts : Kochi to Munnar and Munnar to Madurai.
If you want to extend, take the 88km detour to Kodai (Kodaikanal) . This is and exciting drive on the Ghat road sneaking around fringes of the Western Ghats.

[#airport] Fly into Kochi. Drive to Madurai. Fly out of Madurai.
Or you may do it in the reverse as well.

Popular tourism attractions and  around Kochi with approximate distances

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Kochi to Madurai Route Map

Popular tourism attractions and around Kochi with approximate distances

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Kerala

Kerala's tourism is distinctively unique compared to its larger neighbouring states.

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Sabarimala Temple

Swami  Saranam

Road Networks in Kerala

NH66 and NH544 are the two atrial highways of Kerala

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Kerala Flights

Kerala has 4 international airports. From anywhere in Kerala an airport is located in less than 100km.

Tourist attractions in South India

Beaches, Heritage sites, Wildlife , Nature, Ancient Temples Southern states offers a diverse palette worth travelling to.

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Munnar

Why is Munnar a popular tourism destination?
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