In this Classic Tamil Nadu tour, you’ll experience the modern culture of the state of Tamil Nadu alongside ancient Indian history and mythology, touring some of the world’s most impressive and intricately carved temples and taking in the natural views along the Bay of Bengal.
Visit the spectacular temple cities of Madurai and Thanjavur (formerly known as Tanjore). Explore the elegant mansions of Pondicherry and discover how the city was shaped by French colonization. Adventure in the UNESCO-site town of Mahabalipuram, Here you can enjoy numerous historic pagodas and monuments as well as some delightful beaches.
Warm welcome on arrival at Chennai Airport and check into the hotel; later go for local sightseeing tour of Chennai. There are plenty of tourist attractions in and around the city that is MARINA BEACH a dazzling 11 km shoreline, KAPALEESHWARAR TEMPLE, SANTHOME CATHEDRAL BASILICA, SHREE PARTHASARATHY TEMPLE, GOVERNMENT MUSEUM, FORT MUSEUM, NATIONAL ART GALLERY, ST. THOMAS MOUNT, LITTLE MOUNT SHRINE, FORT ST. GEORGE AND ST. MARY’S CHURCH, GUINDY DEER AND SNAKE PARKS, VALLUVAR KOTTAM, KALAKSHETRA, SITTRATANGAM, and ZOOLOGICAL PARK. Chennai as previously named Madras rated as the fourth largest city in India and capital of Tamil Nadu. The most beautiful city not only highly commercial centre part of South India but also being a major related and important place of South Indian Art, Architecture, music, dance, culture, traditions and festivals and also being famous and renowned for it. Stay and be comfortable for your overnight stay at Chennai hotel.
Today after breakfast, checkout from the hotel and head towards Pondicherry, on the way at Mahabalipuram visit the famous SHORE TEMPLE, SEASHORE BEACH, FIVE RATHAS (PANCHA PANDAVA RATHAS), MAHISHAMARDINI CAVE, LIGHT HOUSE, ARJUNA’S PENANCE AND BUTTER BALL. On reaching Pondicherry, check-in check into the hotel, enjoy visiting the tourist attractions of Pondicherry like MANAKULA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE, SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM, PONDICHERRY MUSEUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN and CHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE. Later, enjoy a laid back evening at the beautiful Paradise Beach. Back to your hotel room to catch up with peaceful sleep.
After early breakfast drive straight to PICHAVARAM and enjoy the boat ride on last remaining mangroves. After that, visit the massive NATARAJA TEMPLE AT CHIDAMBARAM.
Drive to Tharangambadi. Arrive in Tharangambadi. Visit the DANISH FORT at Tharangambadi – the fort closes by 6 PM – and enjoy the lovely beach in the evening. In the evening walk around the place exploring the Danish houses/churches. Overnight stay at Tharangambadi
After breakfast drive to Kumbakonam, enroute visit VELANKANNI CHURCH and VELANKANNI BEACH, reach at Kumbakonam and check in to hotel; after fresh up evening visit to NAGESWARAN TEMPLE, SARANGAPANI TEMPLE, CHAKRAPANI TEMPLE, ADHI KUMBESWARAR TEMPLE AND AIRAVATESWARAR TEMPLE after visit back to hotel. Night stay at Kumbakonam
Today after breakfast drive to Trichy. On the way visit THANJAVUR BRIHADEESHWARA TEMPLE, PUNNAINALLUR MARIAMMAN TEMPLE and THANJAVUR ROYAL PALACE, after visit proceed to Trichy; reach at Trichy, check in to hotel and visit to SRIRANGAM RANGANATHAR TEMPLE, ROCK FORT TEMPLE and THIRUVANAIKAVAL JAMBUKESWARAR TEMPLE. Night stay at Trichy
After taking breakfast in the morning, travel to Madurai. At Madurai visit MEENAKSHI SUNDARESHWAR TEMPLE one of the largest temple complexes in India built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Apart from the estimated 33 million sculptures there, the temple is absolutely absorbing with the endless rounds of ceremonies, prostration of countless devotees and glittering market stalls. TIRUPARANKUNDRAM MURUGAN TEMPLE a Hindu temple and one of the Six Abodes of Murugan, built in rock-cut architecture by the Pandyas during the 6th century. Also visit the TIRUMAL NAYAK’S PALACE a highly decorative monument. Its enormous roofed arcade supported by 48 foot high stone pillar, still stands. Later drop at Madurai airport/railway station for your onward Journey
