Tamil Nadu Temple Tour

Chennai, Kanchepuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Tiruchy, Tanjore, Madurai

Duration: 10 nights 11 days

Description:

Day 1: Chennai (Madras)
Arrive Chennai in the late evening. Transfer to the hotel. Relax overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Chennai
After breakfast we start the Chennai city tour in the morning and among the places we seeincludes historic Fort St George and St Mary's Church, St Thomas Cathedral .After an enjoyable tour of the city we return to hotel for lunch. We have specially kept the afternoon free because we know you came late last evening and you need to relax. You spend the night in Chennai.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram
Today in the morning we get to see here the fine examples of Tamil architecture in the Kanchepuram Temples, Kailasanatha Temple and Vaikunda Perumal Temple. We have our lunch in Kanchepuram and then drive to Mahabalipuram, the seven pagodas city. We spend the night in Mahabalipuram.

Day 4: Mahabalipuram
There are so many things to see in Mahabalipuram so we have reserved a full day for this city. Miles of unspoiled beaches and stunning rock carvings wait for you at Mahabalipuram. Enjoy the full day city tour which also includes visiting the remnants of the Shore Temple which are a World Heritage Monument .Post Lunch, Relax in the luxurious hotel or enjoy the beach.. Overnight at Mahabalipuram

Day 5: Pondicherry
Drive to Pondicherry, the city created by the French colonists. Experience spiritual soulful journey and explore the extensive Sri Aurobindo Ashram . In the afternoon you visit the Matri Mandir at Auroville, an evolving city . Night at Pondicherry.

Day 6: Arrive at Chidambaram
After an early breakfast proceed to Chidambaram in time to witness the 10-30am morning Chidambaram temple worshipping ceremony. We have enough time after that to pay a short visit to the holy Mahamaham Tank , if you want you can take a dip here ,at Kumbukonam and then we also go to see Airavateswarar Temple at Darasuram.

Day 7: Tanjore
We now come to Tanjore which is also known as rice bowl of Tamil Nadu It is famous for Brihadisvara Temple which is in the list of World Heritage Monument built by King Rajarajan, has marvelous architecture .Brihadisvara, then we visit the Art Gallery and Mahal Library within the Palace at Tanjore for witnessing the wonderful art and cart of Tanjore . We drive to Trichy after lunch . Evening for relaxing /shopping

Day 8: Tiruchirappalli
We start our journey with the exploration of Ranganatha Vishnu Temple. Then climb the 437 steps to the 83m high Rock Fort and Ranganatha Temple at sunset for scintillating view of the River Cauvery delta and Srirangam island.

Day 9: Trichy

Day for exploring Trichy further visiting ancient sites near Trichy including Moovar Koil Temple at Kodumbalur, ancient cave temples of the Jains at Sittannavasal and Pudukottai having a museum with wide range of sculptures. Evening for relaxing at Trichy .

Day 10: Madurai
Travel to Madurai en route the posh Chettinad area with palatial bungalows and a fine example of Chettiar Palace . Afternoon for exploring the temple town of Madurai. We see the magnificent Meenakshi temple. overnight at Madurai.

Day 11: Departure
Proceed on your return journey . Transfer to airport or railway station with happy memories.