6 Nights Itinerary Coverage: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore - Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai
Our representative will greet you at Chennai Airport. Transfer to pre-booked hotel. Chennai is capital of Tamil Nadu & the fourth largest metropolis in India. Regarded as ‘Gateway of South’.
This afternoon is at leisure to get settled from international journey. Depending on your time of arrival, if you wish to start exploring this afternoon, our car & driver is available at your service. We are just a call away from you (mobile phone given to you on arrival).
Overnight stay in Chennai.
This morning start to Mahabalipuram en-route we will visit the city of thousand temples known as Kanchipuram also famous for its silk. Visit Ekambaresarar Temple & Kailasanthar Temple.
Later drive to Mahabalipuram & check in at hotel. Overnight in Mahablipuram.
Mahablipuram famous for its shore temples are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Meet our guide & see the Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball.
Later drive to Pondicherry & check in at hotel.
Overnight in Pondicherry.
This morning after breakfast join our tour guide for sightseeing of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the prime attraction of little city which was home to Sri Aurobindo & his mother for most of the life.
Later visit Auroville – the perfect place for everyone which teaches the people to live in harmony. Take a guided walk with our expert & drive to Tanjore en-route visit Chidambaram, the city is known for Nataraja Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the oldest & magnificent temples of South. Sculptures depicted of Lord Shiva in form of cosmic dance.
Have lunch at local restaurant & drive to Tanjore on the way stop at Kumbakonam to see the famous temple of Lord Shiva & Brass Factory. Also visit the temples of Darasuram & Gangaikondacholapuram.
Check in at hotel in Tanjore. Overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel & visit the beautiful Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara the technique is used here same as building pyramids by Egyptians. Visit the Thanjavur Palace & Art Gallery.
Later drive to Chettinad en-route will visit Trichy, was important town for Cholas, Nayakas & British East India Company. It houses many historic temples, churches & monuments. Trichy or Tiruchirapalli is situated on the banks of river Kaveri, truly a gift for who have interest in history, architecture & culture.
Visit Rockfort Temple perched on 83m high rock. The rock is to be said to be the oldest in the world. Visit the historical fort & temple of Lord Vinayaka.
Later drive to Chettinad, once was home to the wealthy Chettiars. This region is packed with history & grandeur gives it a significant position in Tamil Nadu. Check in at pre-booked hotel for overnight stay.
Morning visit the famous mansions of Karaikudi region & Pillayarpatti Temple. One can also have a short market tour to collect souvenirs in the local markets & do not forget to try the local cuisine which is widely famous in this region.
Later drive to Madurai & check in at your hotel.
This evening visit Meenakshi Temple, a superb example of ancient Dravidian architecture & nearly 2000 years old. See the evening Aarti ceremony followed by overnight stay at hotel.
Check out from hotel in morning & transfer to Madurai Airport to board flight for Chennai. From Chennai Airport you can board your onward flight back to home.
