Pondicherry is an urban agglomeration and is affectionately known as Pondy. It has been officially known by the alternative name Puducherry since 2006. Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is a major commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in India and also known as the Cultural Capital of South India.
1 night(s) in Chennai
1 night(s) in Thanjavur
1 night(s) in Trichy
1 night(s) in Kanyakumari
1 night(s) in Madurai
Day 1: Arrival At Chennai
Arrive Chennai Airport / Railway station. Upon arrival, Our representative will meet you and transfer to the Hotel. Afternoon proceed on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting Kapaleshwar Temple, Fort St. George, Government Museum and Marina Beach.
Day 2: Chennai To Tanjore
After breakfast, proceed to Tanjore (325 kms / 7 hrs), the capital of the Cholas who were great temple builders. Enroute visit Mahabalipuram (Pallava's Panch Rathas, Arjun Shilanyas) and Pondicherry (Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Ganesh Mandir). Upon arrival at Tanjore, Check into hotel. Evening visit the famous Brihadeshwara Shiva Temple (built by Chola Kings). Here you can see Giant Nandi carved in a single stone, which is considered to be the second largest in India.
Day 3: Tanjore To Trichy
After breakfast, proceed to Trichy. Visit the largest temple of Lord Vishnu at Srirangam situated on a 600 acres island between the rivers Kaveri and Kolladam. Later depart to Rameswaram (226 kms / 5 hrs). Upon arrival at Rameswaram (Gateway to Srilanka), Check into hotel.
Day 4: Trichy To Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari the end of Land area of India, which is a meeting pint of the great three seas-The Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean.the glory of Kanyakumari is its Sunrise and Sunset.Visit Vivekananda Rock.
Day 5: Kanyakumari To Madhurai
Morning enjoy Sunrise at Kanyakumari. After breakfast, proceed to Suchindram and visit Thanumalayam Temple which is unique as it is dedicated to Vishnu,Shive and Brahma.After lunch,proceed to Madurai (172 Kms/4 Hrs). Upon arrival, check into the Hotel. Evening visit the famour Meenakshi Temple.
Day 6: Departure
Morning checkout from hotel and proceed to chennai (460 Kms / 8 Hrs).