India 9 days

Temple Tour of South

Experience the ultimate journey through India, curated for the discerning traveler.

Overview

Tamil Nadu is known as the temple city of India, Tamil Nadu is one place in South India where the elaborate architecture and brilliant sculptures of its ancient temples, leave all its tourists spellbound with their astounding beauty.

Highlights

Visit in Chennai – Fort St George, St. Mary's Church, museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State Museum & National Art Gallery
2nd longest beach in world – Marina Beach
Kanchipuram Temple complex
Panch Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
In Pondicherry, cover Aurobindo ashram, churches and Auroville
In Tanjore, visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore Palace & Museum
In Madurai, Tirumalai Nayak, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Meenakshi Temple

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Chennai

Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai - the capital city of Tamil Nadu is sited on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.

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Day 2

Sightseeing in Chennai

Explore Chennai- Visit Fort St George, St. Mary's Church and a museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State Museum & National Art Gallery.

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Day 3

Chennai – Mahabalipuram (65 kms / approx 1.30 hours)

Drive to Mahabalipuram - the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset.

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Day 4

Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (100 kms / approx. 2 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for half day sightseeing of Pondicherry, starting with Aurobindo ashram - Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French-born woman known as ‘the Mother’, this spiritual community now has about 1200 members who work in the ashram's many departments.

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Day 5

Leisure at the hotel in Pondicherry

Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Alternatively, you can explore the Local streets, Markets and French colonies of Pondicherry.

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Day 6

Pondicherry – Tanjore (170 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit half-day sightseeing of Mahabalipuram covering Panch Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the Shore Temple. Later, drive towards Tanjore and check-in at the hotel upon arrival for overnight stay in Tanjore

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Day 7

Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai

After early breakfast, check-out from the hotel and explore Tanjore - Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore Palace & Museum. Later drive towards Trichy (approx. 2 hours) and enroute visit Rock Fort, Srirangam and Thiruvanaikkaval. By evening, reach Madurai hotel (approx 3 hours) for check-in and overnight stay.

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Day 8

Sightseeing in Madurai

After breakfast, visit Tirumalai Nayak, Koodal Azhagar Temple and witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Rest of the day leisure at the hotel.

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Day 9

Departure from Madurai

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Madurai airport for return flight back home.

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What's Included

  • 8 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent
  • Assistance upon arrival at Chennai airport
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist AC vehicle
  • Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
  • Entry Fee at the Monuments
  • Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
  • Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
  • Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

Starting From

₹43,500

per person

Duration 9 days
Destination India
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Starting From

₹43,500