Highlights of Tamil Nadu Tour

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Overview

Tamil Nadu–A land of cultural and religious heritage, offers visitors and pilgrims every opportunity to be fascinated by its vast history and beauty. A combination of both the old and new, Tamil Nadu is a beautiful place to explore and experience during your tour to South India. The ancient ruins and forts are a sight to behold and makes it a perfect place for your vacation.

It is an ideal destination for those looking for peace and tranquillity. This Tamil Nadu tour package is an ideal choice for visiting popular places like Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Chettinad and Madurai. With picturesque scenery and so much to explore, you're guaranteed to have a great time with your loved ones.
 

TRAVEL ROUTE :

Chennai-Mahabalipuram- Pondicherry- Thanjavur- Trichy-Thanjavur- Chettinad- Madurai- Chennai

NO. OF DAYS : 10 Nights / 11 Days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mahabalipuram tour- Mahasura Mandapam and Shore temple.
  • Brihadeshwara Temple, Aranmanai, Sivaganga Fort in Thanjavur.
  • Trichy tour-Rock fort temple and Sri Ranganathanswami Temple.
  • Interact with the village children at Kanadukathan.
  • Enjoy Bullock cart ride at Chettinad Mansion.
  • Historic Hindu Temple- Meenakshai Temple in Madurai.
  • Witness the Aarti ceremony at Madurai.

COST INCLUDES

  • Accommodation using 03 Star Standard Hotels.
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast inclusive at all Hotels.
  • Private A/C Sedan Car for sightseeing.
  • Driver allowance, parking, fuel, road taxes etc
  • One-liter bottle of mineral water per person.
  • All Applicable hotel taxes.

TOUR ITINERARY

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On arrival, meet our guide who will transfer you to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, check into your booked hotel. Spend the day at leisure and overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.

After breakfast, head for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram where you will visit some of the popular attractions like Panch- the five rathas, Arjunas Penance which is a masterpiece carved out in the mid 17th century, witness the Mahasura Mandapam Which is a rock-cut cave temple that dates back to the late 17th century, shore temple which is a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 8th century. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.

Today after breakfast, drive to Pondicherry and on arrival, check into the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.

Munch in your breakfast and head for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry where you will visit few places like Aurobindo Ashram which is a spiritual community founded by Sri Aurobindo, drive past the Seaside promenade which is a 1.5 km long stretch along the ocean. Head to visit Pondicherry Museum which is a treasure trove of rare bronze and stone sculptures from the Pallava and Chola dynasties. Evening will be at leisure and overnight stay at Pondicherry.

Enjoy your breakfast and drive to Thanjavur which was once the time capital of the Chola Dynasty. On arrival, check into the hotel and rest for a while. Begin your sightseeing tour of Thanjavur where you will visit popular places like Brihadeshwara Temple which is an 11th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Next head to visit Thanjavur Palace which is locally called Aranmanai and is the residence of the Bhosle family that ruled Thanjavur from 1674-1855. Later visit Sivaganga Fort and the art gallery. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

After breakfast, proceed to Trichy which is one of the popular landmarks in Tamil Nadu. On arrival, rest for a while and head to visit Rock fort temple which is a magnificent temple perched on a massive rocky outcrop. Next, you will visit Sri Ranganathanswami Temple which is one of the largest and most interesting temple complexes in India. Lastly, you will visit Jambukeshwara Temple which is symbolic of the water element. Return back by evening and overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Have your breakfast and drive to Chettinad. On arrival, check into the hotel and rest for a while. Begin your sightseeing tour with a visit to a school in Kanadukathan where you will get to interact with the children of the village. Proceed for Bullock cart ride at Chettinad Mansion and witness the picturesque view of the region. Later by evening, return back for dinner and overnight stay.

Today after breakfast, drive to Madurai and on arrival, check into the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Madurai.

After breakfast, head for sightseeing tour of Madurai where you will visit popular attraction like Meenakshi Temple-one of the largest temple complex built between 16th and 18th centuries, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple which is one of the 6 abodes or holy shrines of Lord Murugan, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple- it is one of the 6 holiest Murugan shrines. Later in the evening, return back to Meenakshi Temple to witness the Aarti ceremony. Overnight stay at Madurai.

Kick start your day with delicious breakfast and get transferred to Madurai airport from where you will board flight to Chennai. On arrival, get transferred to Chennai and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Chennai.

Your tour will come to an end with your departure to the airport. From there board flight for your onward destination.

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