A Journey Through Sacred Tamil Nadu
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Chennai
11 Nights / 12 Days
Day 01 – Arrival Chennai
- Arrive in Chennai and traditional welcome
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Rest of the day at leisure
- Overnight: Chennai
Day 02 – Chennai → Mahabalipuram
- Morning sightseeing of Chennai
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Fort St. George
- Drive to Mahabalipuram
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple area
- Evening at leisure by the coast
- Overnight: Mahabalipuram
Day 03 – Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry
- Explore the magnificent Pallava monuments:
- Shore Temple
- Five Rathas
- Arjuna’s Penance
- Continue to Pondicherry
- Evening heritage walk through the French Quarter
- Overnight: Pondicherry
Day 04 – Pondicherry: French & Spiritual Heritage
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Explore the French colonial quarter
- Visit Auroville / Matrimandir area, subject to access
- Leisure time at the promenade
- Overnight: Pondicherry
Day 05 – Pondicherry → Tanjore
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive through the scenic countryside of Tamil Nadu
- Arrive Tanjore (Thanjavur)
- Visit the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Explore Thanjavur Palace and traditional art/craft heritage
- Overnight: Tanjore
Day 06 – Tanjore → Trichy
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Trichy
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Explore the historic temple town
- Overnight: Trichy
Day 07 – Trichy → Madurai
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Madurai
- En route enjoy the rural landscapes of Tamil Nadu
- Arrive Madurai and check in
- Evening visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Experience the temple’s evening ceremony, subject to temple timings
- Overnight: Madurai
Day 08 – Madurai: Temple & Cultural Experience
- Morning visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Explore the historic streets around the temple
- Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
- Visit local markets
- Evening free for leisure
- Overnight: Madurai
Day 09 – Madurai: Heritage & Local Life
- Morning at leisure
- Optional village excursion / traditional craft experience
- Explore Madurai’s colourful markets and local cuisine
- Evening free
- Overnight: Madurai
Day 09 – Madurai: Heritage & Local Life
- Morning at leisure
- Optional village excursion / traditional craft experience
- Explore Madurai’s colourful markets and local cuisine
- Evening free
- Overnight: Madurai
Day 10 – Madurai → Chennai (by flight)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Madurai Airport
- Flight to Chennai
- Arrival and transfer to hotel
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight: Chennai
Day 11 – Chennai: Culture & Heritage
- Visit Government Museum / heritage sites
- Explore local markets and handicraft shopping
- Optional South Indian classical music or dance experience
- Farewell dinner
- Overnight: Chennai
Day 12 – Departure Chennai
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time depending on flight schedule
- Transfer to Chennai International Airport
- Tour ends with unforgettable memories of South India’s magnificent temples and cultural heritage.
🌺 Tour Highlights
Mahabalipuram – Pallava temples & UNESCO heritage
Pondicherry – French heritage & spiritual traditions
Tanjore – Magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple
Trichy – Srirangam & Rock Fort Temple
Madurai – Meenakshi Amman Temple & Nayak heritage
Chennai – South Indian culture, temples & classical arts
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