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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai, Kanchepuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Brihadisvara, Ranganatha, Madurai
Day 1 : Arrive Chennai (Madras)
Reach Chennai by flight late in the evening. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Chennai
In the morning we begin the Chennai city tour after breakfast. Visit the historic Fort St George and St Mary's Church, St Thomas Cathedral, etc. Return to hotel for lunch and relax. Spend the night in Chennai.
Day 3 : Mahabalipuram
This morning we take you to witness the fine instances of Tamil architecture in the Kanchepuram Temples, Kailasanatha Temple and Vaikunda Perumal Temple. Lunch at Kanchepuram. We then drive to the city of seven pagodas - Mahabalipuram. Overnight at Mahabalipuram.
Day 4 : Mahabalipuram
Spend the entire day exploring the city of Mahabalipuram. See the sandy beaches, the astonishing rock carvings, the remains of the Shore Temple (a World Heritage Monument), etc. Return to hotel for lunch and relax or walk on the sunny beach. Spend the night at Mahabalipuram.
Day 5 : Pondicherry
Today we drive to Pondicherry, the city created by the French colonists. On visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram you will feel like being in seventh heaven. Later in the afternoon, we take you to the Matri Mandir at Auroville, a budding city. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 6 : Arrive at Chidambaram
After an early breakfast, we leave Pondicherry to arrive at Chidambaram by 10-30 am so as to witness the morning worshipping ceremony at Chidambaram temple. This is followed by a short visit to the holy Mahamaham Tank, where you can take a dip, at Kumbukonam, and then to the Airavateswarar Temple at Darasuram.
Day 7 : Tanjore
Arrive at Tanjore – the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Pay a visit to the famous Brihadisvara Temple (another World Heritage Monument). Built by King Rajarajan, the architecture of this temple is fascinating. We then visit the Art Gallery and Mahal Library within the Palace at Tanjore to witness the magnificent art and craft of Tanjore. Drive to Trichy after lunch and relax.
Day 8 : Tiruchirappalli
Start the day exploring the Ranganatha Vishnu Temple. Watch the religious ceremony of people performing the last rites of dead persons on the banks of River Cauvery. At sunset, climb the 437 steps to the 83m high Rock Fort Temple and enjoy a panoramic view of the River Cauvery delta and Srirangam Island.
Day 9 : Trichy
Look around Trichy further today. Visit historic sites near Trichy like Moovar Koil Temple at Kodumbalur, ancient cave temples of the Jains at Sittannavasal and Pudukottai having a museum with various sculptures, etc. Return to Trichy after lunch.
Day 10 : Madurai
Shift to Madurai en route the classy Chettinad area dotted with extravagant bungalows and a fine instance is the Chettiar Palace. Explore Madurai in the afternoon. See the wonderful gopurams of Meenakshi temple. Overnight at Madurai.
Day 11 : Departure
Tour to India arranges for your return journey. Transfer to airport or railway station, from where you can start onward journey to Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi.
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