South
India Tours
Tamil Nadu Tour Package
Duration : 10 Nights
- 11 Days
Places Covered : Chennai - Kanchepuram - Mahabilipuram -
Pondicherry - Brihadisvara - Ranganatha - Ranganatha - Madurai
Day 01
: Chennai
Arrive in Chennai late evening and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Chennai
Morning Chennai city tour including Fort St George
and St Mary's Church, St Thomas Cathedral and return to hotel for lunch. Afternoon
free. O/N Chennai.
Day 03 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Visit Kanchepuram
Temples, Kailasanatha Temple and Vaikunda Perumal Temple that exhibit a fine example
of ancient architecture. Lunch in Kanchepuram and then drive to Mahabilipuram.
Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 04 : Mahabalipuram
Enjoy
a full day city tour absorbing the stunning rock carvings of Mahabilipuram. The
remaining Shore Temple is a World Heritage Monument . After lunch you are free
to explore at your leisure or enjoy the beach. Overnight in Mahabilipuram.
Day 05 : Pondicherry
Drive to the old French state of Pondicherry
and explore the extensive Ashram of Sri Aurobindo. Visit the Matri Mandir at Auroville
in the afternoon. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Day 06 : Pondicherry -
Kumbukonam
Leave Pondicherry after an early breakfast to arrive at Chidambaram
Temple to witness their 1030 morning puja or worship ceremony. Briefly visit the
auspicious Mahamaham Tank at Kumbukonam, and Darasuram Temple. Later drive to
Tanjore for overnight stay.
Day 07 : Kumbukonam
The Big
Temple of Brihadisvara is a World Heritage Monument and is a remarkable architectural
feat similar to Egyptian Pyramids. Many of the treasures of Tanjore and the surrounding
area are housed in Art Gallery and Mahal Library within the Palace. After lunch
drive to Trichy. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 08 : Kumbukonam - Trichy
Explore the magnificent Ranganatha Vishnu Temple. View various religious ceremonies
being performed by people on the banks of River Cauveryo with the ashes of their
loved ones. We climb the 437 steps to the Rock Fort Temple at sunset for panoramic
views over the Cauvery River delta and Srirangam island. Overnight in Trichy.
Day 09 : Trichy
Today we explore some rarely visited ancient
sites near Trichy including Moovar Koil Temple at Kodumbalur, ancient cave temples
of the Jains at Sittannavasal and Pudukottai where a museum houses a wide range
of sculptures. After lunch return to Trichy.
Day 10 : Madurai
Travel to Madurai via the wealthy Chettinad area where the riches of these
traders can be seen in their palatial homes, a superb example being the Chettiar
Palace . Afternoon explore Madurai Meenakshi temple. Overnight in Madurai.
Day 11 : Departure
Departure transfer to airport or railway station
for your onward journey to Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi.
