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10 Nights Beach and Temple Tour of Tamil Nadu

Chennai is the capital city of the state Tamil Nadu and is the most visited city by the foreign visitors. There are many interesting facts about Chennai which really sets it apart from the other metropolitan cities of India. Formerly known as Madras, this city is one of the biggest economic and education nexus of South Indian states. In the year 2015, the Lonely planet termed Chennai as the top 10 cities to visit in the world and during the same year, BBC termed this city as the “Hottest” city with respect to worth living and worth visiting city due to the presence of a balanced and unique blend of traditional and modern values. The list of honors for the city is a very long one and even UNESCO added Chennai to the list of creative cities network for its great musical tradition. A popular nickname which is associated to Chennai is “The Detroit of India” because of the presence of more than a third of India’s automobile Industry being setup there.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN CHENNAI

Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai - the capital city of Tamil Nadu is sited on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. It has played a very crucial role in the traditional, historical and academic growth of the country, representing the different elements of the highest variety of the Dravidian civilization. Also, considered as the cultural hub of South India which is famous for its affluent heritage in classical dance, music, architecture, sculpture, crafts, etc. After reaching, proceed to hotel and check-in for overnight stay.

Day 02: SIGHTSEEING IN CHENNAI

Explore Chennai- Visit Fort St George, St. Mary's Church and a museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State Museum & National Art Gallery. Drive past Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. Overnight in Chennai.

Day 03: CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM (65 KMS / APPROX 1.30 HOURS)

Drive to Mahabalipuram - the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset. Take an excursion to Kancheepuram - Visit the Ekambaranatha Temple, Vaishnavite Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and Kailasanatha Temple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 04: MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY (100 KMS / APPROX. 2 HOURS)

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for half day sightseeing of Pondicherry, starting with Aurobindo ashram - Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French-born woman known as ‘the Mother’, this spiritual community now has about 1200 members who work in the ashram's many departments. Also, cover church of sacred hearts of Jesus and a must-visit attraction of PondicherryAuroville. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 05: LEISURE AT THE HOTEL IN PONDICHERRY

Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Alternatively, you can explore the Local streets, Markets and French colonies of Pondicherry. Overnight in Pondicherry

DAY 06: PONDICHERRY – TANJORE (170 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit half-day sightseeing of Mahabalipuram covering Panch Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the Shore Temple. Later, drive towards Tanjore and check-in at the hotel upon arrival for overnight stay in Tanjore.

DAY 07: TANJORE – TRICHY – MADURAI

After early breakfast, check-out from the hotel and explore Tanjore - Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore Palace & Museum. Later drive towards Trichy (approx. 2 hours) and enroute visit Rock Fort, Srirangam and Thiruvanaikkaval. By evening, reach Madurai hotel (approx 3 hours) for check-in and overnight stay.

DAY 08: SIGHTSEEING IN MADURAI

After breakfast, visit Tirumalai Nayak, Koodal Azhagar Temple and witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Overnight in Madurai.

DAY 09: MADURAI – RAMESWARAM – MADURAI (170 kms – 3 hrs one way)

After breakfast full excursion to Rameswaram. The entire island of Rameshwaram is associated with various incidents from the Ramayana… it is said that Lord Rama gave thanks here after his battle with the demon king Ravana. Visit the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. This masterpiece of Dravidian architecture boasts the largest temple corridor in India. Visit the Agnitriham Tank ... ideally, a bath at Agnitriham precedes a visit to the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. Also visit the Ramjharoka Temple. The imprint of Lord Rama's feet is placed on a chakra in this temple, at the highest point of the Island of Rameshwaram. Back to Madurai in late evening.Overnight at Madurai.

DAY 10: MADURAI – KANYAKUMARI (245 kms / Approx. 4 Hours)

After breakfast, you will head to your next stop which is Kanyakumari, which is the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsular and it is here the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet. The confluence is called as Thiriveni Sangamam. Here you will visit Kumari Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial, and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Night stay in Kanyakumari.

DAY 11: KANYAKUMARI – TRIVANDRUM

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.

Fort St. George

A testament to the earliest English rule in the country, this was the first fortress in India built in 1644. The fort houses St. Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican church in the country

Kapeeleshwarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mylapore, Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Santhome Cathedral

Probably the most magnificent and prominent reminder of Chennai's colonial lineage, the San Thome Church bears a colossal amount of history since A.D. 52, the year when St. Thomas traveled to India.

Government Museum Chennai

The Government Museum or Madras Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the Government Museum Complex in the neighbourhood of Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in 1851, it is t..

Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Tour

Kanchipuram is a spectacular temple city known as city of thousand temples which reflects the Glorious Traditions of South India with its noted temples. Then experience UNESCO World Heritage Site..

Sightseeing of Pondicherry

Head to the historic French Quarter in Pondicherry and visit attractions such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and go to Auroville — a popular spiritual community founded in 1968.

Tanjore Sightseeing

Visit one of the Great Living Chola Temples-Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,Tanjore Royal Palace and museum.

Tiruchirappalli Sightseeing Tour

The spectacular temple complex of Ranganathaswamy, set on the island of Srirangam covering some 2½ sq kms, making it the largest complex in India.

Madurai Local Sightseeing Tour

Explore the top attractions of Madurai that highlights the city's ancient temples such as Meenakshi Temple, Thiruparankundram Temple, Alagar Temple, and Pazhamudhir Solai and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.

Full-Day Tour to Rameswaram from Madurai

Rameswaram is home to famous temples including Ramanathaswamy Temple.

Inclusion

  • 10 nights accommodation in well-appointed rooms
  • Assistance at the airport
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
  • Driver’s allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax.
  • 24/7 Customer Assistance

 

Exclusion

  • Any travel or any other services unless listed above.
  • Any meals, transfers or porterage unless specified.
  • All items of personal nature e.g. Drinking water, Laundry services, telephone call bills, fax/email bills, any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks unless mentioned in the itinerary.
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