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Duration: 9 days
Starts: Chennai, India
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Chennai
Stop At: Chennai Citi Center, No 10 & 11 Dr Radhakrishnan Salai Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India
Meeting and assistance at the airport. Our representative will meet to welcome and escort you by a private chauffeur driven transport to the Hotel. Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative will also hand over the “Welcome Folder” documents and brief you the tour programme.
Afternoon city tour visiting, Kapaleeshwarar Temple:A masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, this ancient Shiva temple, is the biggest in Chennai. Fort St.George: Located on the seashore near the harbor, Fort St. George was built for the East India Co. in 1960 AD. Marina Beach: the pride of Chennai is the second longest beach in the World and has a wide sandy foreshore. Other attractions are Fort Museum and St. Mary’s Church and Little Mount Shrine. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 2: Chennai to Kanchipuram
Stop At: Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India
After breakfast depart by surface to Kanchipuram, on arrival check-in at Hotel.
Kanchipuram Welcome to the city of thousand temples. Kanchipuram district is situated on the north-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, adjacent to the Bay of Bengal and Chennai city.
Afternoon city tour visiting darshan in Kamatchi Amman temple, Varadharajar temple and Ekambareshwar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam. Evening visit Silk Saree weaving place and shopping. Overnight at the Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 3: Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
Stop At: Mahabalipuram Lighthouse, Mahabalipuram 603104 India
After breakfast depart by surface to Mahabalipuram, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Mahabalipuram: The temples of Mamallapuram, built largely during the reigns of Narasimhavarman and his successor Rajasimhavarman, showcase the movement from rock-cut architecture to structural building.
Afternoon city tour visiting Mahishashuramardini Cave, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Tiger Cave, shore temple (Belongs to 8th Century AD) and Evening relax on the beach. overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 4: Mahabalipuram to Pundicherry
Stop At: Pondicherry Botanical Gardens, Nr. New Bus Stand Old Tamil town, Pondicherry India
After breakfast depart by surface to Pondicherry, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Afternoon city tour visiting Shri Aurobindo Ashram: Shri Aurobindo, the great seer, poet and prophet of the twentieth century, made Pondicherry his home from 1910 till his death in 1950. His vision and ideals continue to draw people from all over the world, Pondicherry Museum: On display are the findings of Arikamedu, the Chola bronzes and sculptures, glimpses of French heritage, specimens of modern and traditional handicraft, paintings, armories, carvings and many other things of historical interest, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus: Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, this church is noted for its gothic architecture and stained glass panels which depict the entire life of Jesus Christ, Botanical Garden: Established by C.S. Perrott in 1826, it preserves a large variety of exotic species of plants from all over India and abroad. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 5: Pondicherry to Madurai
Stop At: Madurai, Madurai, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
After breakfast depart by surface to Madurai, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Madurai is called the temple city of India, which makes it one of the most visited religious destinations of southern India. Madurai is also the modern industrial city of the state. The political capital of the Pandyan and the Nayakan dynasties, Madurai has also been the centre for learning and the heart for South Indian culture and tradition for the last 2,500 years. The magnificent gopurams of the Meenakshi Temple are the first and main attraction of the city. Spread across six hectares of area, the temple is situated in the middle of the town. Apart from the massive Meenakshi temple, the Mariamman Teppakulam, Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, Gandhi Museum, Thirupparankunram, Azhagar Koil and Koodal Alagar Temple are some of the other important sites to visit in Madurai. Moreover, as Madurai makes a good base point to visit some of the exotic destinations nearby, you can also decide on spending some more time here to complete your visit to the southern India. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 6: Madurai Sightseeing
Stop At: Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Venmani Rd, Sellur, Madurai 625002 India
After breakfast city tour visiting Meenakshi Temple – The focus of both Indian and international tourist attractions as well as one of the most important places of Hindu pilgrimage. Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, The Gandhi Museum, Koodal Alahagar Temple – This ancient shrine has Vishnu in sitting, standing and reclining postures one above the other . Other attractions include Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam and Pazhamudhirsolai . Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 8 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 7: Madurai to Trichy
Stop At: Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Thirupattur, Tiruchirappalli India
After breakfast depart by surface to Trichy, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Tiruchirappalli, universally known as Trichy, is a sprawling but extremely enjoyable city with two extraordinary temples – one perched high above the town on a rocky mount – and many travelers find Trichy more enjoyable than the clamor of the more renowned Madurai. Trichy’s long history dates back to before the Christian era when it was a Chola citadel. Afternoon city tour visiting darshan int Srirangam Temple & Rock fort temple. Then free and easy for shopping. overnight at the hotel
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 8: Trichy to Chennai
Stop At: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
After breakfast depart by surface to Chennai, On arrival check-in at Hotel.
Chennai – Capital of the south-eastern state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is one of the four major metropolitan cities in India. Today, it is hard to believe that a place that was till 1639 just a small fishing village would become such an enormous and beautiful city. Situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is perhaps the most peaceful and green metropolis in India. Chennai has a number of attractions for tourists to see. One of them is the beautiful Marina beach, where the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal mingle with the golden sands. The city also has its share of forts and palaces reminding the tourists of the glory of bygone eras. Afternoon city tour visiting Parthasarathy Temple. Then free and easy for shopping. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the 3-star hotel
Day 9: Depart Chennai
Pass By: Chennai International Airport Bus Stop, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600027, India
In time transfer to Chennai airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
