Chennai Trip Overview
Enjoy amazing 6 days tour of Tamil Nadu offering with pre-booked 03 stat accommodations and English speaking driver for all transfers & sightseeing as per tour program – A land of cultural and religious heritage, offers every chance to its tourists and pilgrims to be enchanted with the vast plethora of history and beauty that it has. It is a blend of both- the modern and the ancient, which makes Tamil Nadu a beautiful destination to explore and experience our past cultural heritage with all the amenities of the present. Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples.
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Duration: 6 days
Starts: Chennai, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Enjoy amazing 6 days tour of Tamil Nadu offering with pre-booked 03 stat accommodations and English speaking driver for all transfers & sightseeing as per tour program – A land of cultural and religious heritage, offers every chance to its tourists and pilgrims to be enchanted with the vast plethora of history and beauty that it has. It is a blend of both- the modern and the ancient, which makes Tamil Nadu a beautiful destination to explore and experience our past cultural heritage with all the amenities of the present. Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, is famed for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Chennai – Pick up and transfer to the hotel in Chennai.
Pass By: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
On Arrival Chennai airport meet and greet our tour representative later he will introduce with your tour driver and transfer to the hotel in Chennai. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chennai.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Blu Iris or similar 3-star hotel
Day 2: Chennai / Kanchipuram (75km-2.5hrs drive) / Mahabalipuram (68km-2hrs drive)
Stop At: Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India
Ekambareswarar Temple in northern Kanchipuram, dedicated to Shiva, is the largest temple in the city. Its gateway tower, or gopuram, is 59 metres (194 ft) tall, making it one the tallest temple towers in India. The temple is one of five called Pancha Bhoota Stalams, which represent the manifestation of the five prime elements of nature; land, water, air, sky, and fire.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kamakshi Amman Temple, 24 A Sanathi Street Tirukalvanoor, Kanchipuram 631502 India
The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India
Later drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check in Hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel In Mahabalipuram.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Chennai hotel than leaving next destination
Accommodation included: Hotel Sea Breeze or similar 3-star hotel in Mahabalipuram
Day 3: Mahabalipuram Tour / Pondicherry (100km/2hrs drive)
Stop At: Stone Sculptures of Mahabalipuram, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, Mahabalipuram 603104 India
Today after breakfast check out and start sightseeing in Mahabalipuram and visit:
Rock Temples: The Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram are located on the hillock of town, overlooking the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kanchipuram District in Tamil Nadu, India. Also called mandapas or rock-cut caves, they are sanctuaries or temples covered with bas-reliefs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pancha Rathas, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram 603104 India
Five Rathas and Shore temple:PanchaRathas (also known as Five Rathas or PandavaRathas) is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. PanchaRathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Arjuna’s Penance, West Raja Street Near Ganesha Ratha, Mahabalipuram 603104 India
Arjuna’s Penance / Rock relief : Rock reliefs of the Descent of the Ganges, Rock reliefs are carved on rocks or on independent boulders. Later return to the hotel overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Later drive to Pondicherry, Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel in Mahabalipuram than leaving next destination on tour
Accommodation included: Hotel Abirami Residency or similar 3-star hotel in Pondicherry
Day 4: Pondicherry tour/Chennai (170 Km/3.5 Hrs drive)
Stop At: Paradise Beach, Chinnayanpeth Main Road 8 Km away from Town, Pondicherry 605013 India
Today after breakfast start tour in Pondicherry and visit:-
Paradise Beach Pondicherry: Located at Chunnambar along the Cuddalore road, Paradise Beach is one of the spectacular Places to visit in Pondicherry. A ferry ride from Chunnambar takes you to this pristine beach that fascinates every traveller with its blue waters, white and golden soft beach sand and tranquil environ.. Location: 40, Goubert Avenue, Pondicherry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: French War Memorial, Goubert Avenue, Pondicherry 605001 India
French war Memorial: French War Memorial: Located at Goubert Avenue, The French War Memorial is one of the major historical places to visit in Pondicherry. The memorial was built as a homage to the valiant soldiers who laid their lives to rest during the World War I.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pondicherry Museum, Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry 605001 India
Pondicherry Museum: Pondicherry Museum has a gallery with sculptures and has the remains of archaeological findings from the Arikamedu Roman settlement. The museum also has a collection of rare bronzes and stone sculptures from the Pallava and Chola dynasties and artifacts excavated from Arikamedu (an ancient port just 7 km from city that had trade links with the Roman empires)..
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rock Beach, White Town, Pondicherry 605001 India
Promenade Beach: The 1.5 km long promenade running along the beach is the pride of Puducherry. One can relax or take a stroll at any time of the day, though the best time would be early in the mornings and late evenings when the road is closed to vehicular traffic.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mahatma Gandhi Road Sacred Heart Square, Pondicherry 605001 India
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Known for its elegant gothic architecture, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular places to visit in Pondicherry. Offering prayers to the Almighty, devotees congregate here at this revered place of worship. It is known for having the glass pictures of 28 saints and many glass panels depict the life of Jesus adding to the interesting sights of this church in Pondicherry. Timings: The mass timings here are 5:30 am, 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. For Sunday, the mass timings are 5:30 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Location: MG Road Area, Puducherry
Later drive to Chennai, Upon arrival in Chennai Check-in to hotel, overnight stay.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel in Pondicherry then leaving for next place on tour
Accommodation included: Hotel Blu Iris in Chennai or similar 3-star hotel
Day 5: Chennai Tour
Stop At: Fort St. George, St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India
After breakfast proceed to sightseeing tour of Chennai visit
Fort St.George:-This fort built by the East India Company in 1653 AD is the oldest British tombstone in the country. Inside the fort is St.Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church east of Suez Canal. Today, the fort houses the Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. The museum inside the fort is the repository of rare exhibits of weapons, uniforms, coins, costumes, medals and some other artifacts dating to the British period.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
KapiliswaraTemple:-Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple has some beautiful sculptures among which are bronze idols of 63 Shaivite saints adorning the outer courtyards. The temple was damaged in 1566 when the Portuguese took over Mylapore. The present temple was rebuilt by the Vijaynagar kings in 16 th century. The magnificent 37m.high gopuram depicts many a legend with beautiful carvings. During the Aruvathimoovar festival held in March and April, 63 idols are carried in a procession around the temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parthasarathy Temple, Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
The Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu, located at Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, India. The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE and is classified as among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The name ‘Parthasarathy’, in Tamil, means the ‘charioteer of Arjuna’, referring to Krishna’s role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabaratha. Address: Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Government Museum, Pantheon Road, Chennai (Madras) India
The Government Museum or Madras Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the neighborhood of Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World.
Later return to the hotel, Stay overnight at Hotel in Chennai.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel in Chennai
Accommodation included: Hotel Blu Iris in Chennai or similar 3-star hotel
Day 6: Chennai – Departure
Pass By: Meenambakkam Airport, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600016, India
The morning after breakfast transfer to airport or railway station in Chennai to onward journey – tour ends
[Note: This day only departure transfer to your onward destination]
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel in Chennai and departure transfer to the airport/train station.
No accommodation included on this day.
