About the trip
The state has many temples dedicated to Lord Muruga and some of these are in rarefied environs. Believers in astrology and the influence of planets over individual destiny will find TamilNadu is a great destination. A 107 paragraph long inscription on the walls of the Vimanam records the contributions of Raja Chola and his sister Kundavai to the Thanjavur temple.
Accommodation
Benzz Park
1 night(s) in Chennai
Ideal Beach Resort
1 night(s) in Mahabalipuram
Hotel Annamalai International
1 night(s) in Pondicherry
Ideal River View Resort
1 night(s) in Thanjavur
Hotel Germanus
1 night(s) in Madurai
Included in the price
Chennai
- Return Airport transport
- All transfers and sightseeing by Private Air Conditioned Car with English Speaking driver for the entire tour
- Service of English Speaking Guide in all sightseeing locations
- All taxes
- Inter-City transfer & Sightseeing by AC Vehicle
Chennai
- Return Airport transport
- All transfers and sightseeing by Private Air Conditioned Car with English Speaking driver for the entire tour
- Service of English Speaking Guide in all sightseeing locations
- All taxes
- Inter-City transfer & Sightseeing by AC Vehicle
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival At Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to your hotel afternoon tour of Chennai visiting Museum, Fort St. George and Kapaleeswara temple later drive past Marina Beach – 2nd Longest beach in the world overnight in Chennai.
Day 2: Chennai To Kanchipuram To Mahabalipuram
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram - a sacred city to Hindus, visit the Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareshwarar temple and Vaikunda Perumal temple and visit Silk Weaving centre later drive to Mahabalipuram check into your hotel afternoon tour of Mahabalipuram visiting Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and visit Five Rathas overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram To Pondicherry
Leave for Pondicherry, formerly a French Colony check in at your hotel afternoon sightseeing includes Aurobindo Ashram and it’s working units, Manakulla Vinayagar Temple evening explore the French buildings overnight in Pondicherry.
Day 4: Pondicherry To Tanjore
After breakfast, leave for Tanjore, en-route visit Chidambaram Natarajar Temple and on arrival in Tanjore check into your hotel evening tour of Tanjore visit the Brahadeeswara temple and also visit the Tanjore Royal Palace overnight in Tanjore.
Day 5: Tanjore To Chettinad To Madurai
After breakfast leave for Chettinad witness the hidden treasures of the Chettinad region. Your excursion includes a visit to the Chettinad Palace, a textile weaving village, a tile making village and an antique's market, enjoy Chettinad lunch and later drive to Madurai check into your hotel afternoon visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Sri Meenakshi temple and also evening attend Aarti Ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Amman temple overnight in Madurai.
Day 6: Madurai Departure
After breakfast visit Flower Market, Vandiyur Mari Amman Tank and Tiruparamkundram Temple later transfer to Madurai airport board flight back to onward destination.
Exclusions
Expand- Entrance fee, Guide fee and Camera fee at the sightseeing places Any other meal, tips, portage Flights, Visa, Insurance Any items of personal nature
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Applicable for minimum 2 adults traveling together
- Valid from 1st Oct 2014 till 31st March 2015
- Cost given based on using 3 Star hotels, revised cost would be given as per your choice of hotels
- This tour is just an idea, it can be tailored to meet your requirements
