Trip Highlights
- Beaches of Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry
- Temples of Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Rameshwaram and Madurai
- Arts, Culture and History
- Architecture and monuments
About The Package
Tamil Nadu is one of the most important state of India in terms of rich culture and heritage. This tour package is a perfect blend of diverse culture and history of Tamil Nadu. You visit beaches and temples and explore the vivid and vibrant history and culture. While visiting temples and ancient monuments, visit modern cities like Chennai and Pondicherry and see the marvelous Pamban bridge at Rameshwaram. See simple but helpful people of the region as well.
Package Includes
- Accommodation in well-appointed rooms as per above itinerary.
- Daily Breakfast.
- AC chauffer driven vehicle for transfers and sightseeing.
- Currently applicable hotel and government taxes.
- English speaking driver cum guide, parking, toll charges and driver allowances.
Day
1
Arrival at Chennai
Nalvaravu – means Welcome in Tamil!!
Upon arrival at Chennai airport or railway station, our representative would give you a warm welcome and would transfer you to the hotel. After getting refreshed, go for city tour of Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu. Chennai has a long and interesting history and cultural trail from thousands of years.
In city tour, visit Fort St. George, Santhome Church, Parry’s corner, Guindy snake park, Valluvarkottam and Kapaleeshwar temple. Enjoy a stroll on Marina beach, second longest urban beach in the world. You can also go for shopping in Tyagaraya Nagar market as Chennai is famous for silk items. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
2
Chennai-Mahabalipuram (60 Km / appx. 2 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 10 am, proceed to Mahabalipuram by East Coast road. En route you can visit MGM beach resort for recreational activities. Later visit Crocodile Park. Then you would be visiting Dakshin Chitra, a traditional resort that showcases culture and rural life of South India.
Mahabalipuram is famous for temples portraying events of Mahabharata. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check in at the hotel. In the evening visit the beach. In Mahabalipuram town, you can see artisans making idols from the stone. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
3
Mahabalipuram / Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry (100 Km / appx. 3 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 9.30 am, go for tour of Mahabalipuram. Visit Arjuna’s penance, Five Rathas and famous shore temple. Enjoy your lunch and proceed to Pondicherry, one of the most graceful town in South India. Pondicherry is an Union territory and was ruled by France for hundreds of years.
Upon arrival at Pondy, check in at the hotel. Rest of time free to relax. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
4
Pondicherry
Early in the morning, you can go to Promenade, to see the sunrise from the sea. After breakfast, go for tour of Pondy. Visit Marine drive and see buildings and houses of French architecture. In the city, also visit Vinayaka temple, Pondicherry museum, French war memorial, Aurobindo ashram and Auroville township. You can also visit quiet beaches in and around Pondicherry. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
5
Pondicherry-Thanjavur (170 Km / appx. 4 hrs.)
After breakfast, proceed to historical town of Thanjavur via Chidambaram. Upon arrival at Chidambaram, see ancient Chidambaram temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Chidambaram,, you can find number of families engaged in ornament making business.
Later proceed to Thanjavur. Ruled by various dynasties of Cholas, Pandyas, Nayakas, Marathas and finally by British rulers, Thanjavur is an important center of religion, art and architecture. Many great living Chola Temples which are UNESCO heritage monuments, are in and around Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur, check in at the hotel. After getting refreshed, go for tour of Thanjavur. Visit famous Brahadeeshwara temple, Chndra Bhagwan temple, Lord Murugan temple and other famous temples, known for their amazing architecture and display of arts and culture. Back to the hotel and overnight stay. (B)
Day
6
Thanjavur / Thanjavur-Ramwshwaram (240 Km / appx. 6 hrs.)
After breakfast, you can visit some other temples and monuments in Thanjavur. Later proceed to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is one of the holiest places in India. It is believed that Lord Rama built a bridge from Ramesharam to Sri Lanka, to rscue his wife Seeta. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest of time free to relax. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
7
Ramwshwaram
After breakfast, go for tour of Rameshwaram. Visit Ramanathswamy temple, one of the 12 holy Jyotirlingas in India. Also visit temple tanks, Dhanushkodi, the southernmost tip of Rameshwaram. You can also see Pamban bridge, an engineering marvel. The railway bridge opens in 2 parts, when a bigger ship is going to pass from the creek. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
8
Ramwshwaram-Madurai (170 km / appx. 3 hrs.)
After breakfast, at around 10 am, proceed to Madurai. Located on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is an important cultural as well as industrial city in Tamil Nadu.
Upon arrival at Madurai, check in at the hotel. After getting refreshed, go for city tour of Madurai. Visit famous Meenakshi temple, Mariaaman temple and other famous temples in the town. Overnight stay at hotel. (B)
Day
9
Departure from Madurai
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. You can go for shopping in Madurai if time permits. Transfer to Madurai airport or railway station as per your onward connection.
End of a memorable tour!!
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