11 days tour

Best Of Incredible Tamilnadu

Best Of Incredible Tamilnadu

This tour includes:

Meals

- Breakfast

Transport

Air-conditioned sedan car (Dzire/ Etios) for 2 Persons Air-conditioned MPV Car (Innova/Crysta) for 3 to 4 Persons Air-conditioned Tempo Traveller for 5 to 9 Persons Air-conditioned bus for 10 โ€“ 30 Persons

Guide

- Local gnglish speaking guides in each city as per the program.

Flights

- Domestic flight between Madurai - Chennai in economy class.

Accommodation

Accommodation in 3-stars & 4-Stars hotels. All hotels accommodations on bed and breakfast basis. Check-in 1200 noon and check-out 1000hrs

Not included:

Others

International Flights. Any meals except breakfast tip to diver, guide and hotel staff Monuments entry fees. Any kind of travel insurance

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Incredible Tamilnadu

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Chennai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Chennai

      On arrival at Chennai, you will be transferred to Hotel. Afternoon visit to Kapaleeshwarar temple / Government Art Gallery.

       Stay at Chennai

  • Day 2 Day 2: Chennai โ€“ Mahabalipuram (60 Kms โ€“ 2 Hours Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chennai โ€“ Mahabalipuram (60 Kms โ€“ 2 Hours Drive)

      After breakfast, start a sightseeing tour of the ancient temples and rock carvings of Mahabalipuram. Although many of these temples are no longer used for regular worship or pilgrimage, all sacred sites in India retain their importance to local people and you will often see small offerings at even the oldest and most obscure temples. 

      Night stay in Mahabalipuram.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Excursion Tour To Kanchipuram (70 Kms / 1.5 Hrs Drive โ€“ One Way)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Excursion Tour To Kanchipuram (70 Kms / 1.5 Hrs Drive โ€“ One Way)

      This morning go for an excursion to Kanchipuram to the sacred temple city of Kanchipuram, home to several important places of pilgrimage including the intricate and beautiful Kailasanatha Temple, dedicated to Shiva and dating back to the 7th century CE and the massive Sri Ekambaranathar which boasts a 59 - metre high gopuram (temple gateway) Tour the main temples with a local guide. Drive back to Mahabalipuram.

      Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Mahabalipuram โ€“ Pondicherry (100 Kms / 3 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mahabalipuram โ€“ Pondicherry (100 Kms / 3 Hrs Drive)

      After breakfast drive to Pondicherry - former French colony: the city reveals a persistent continent influence in its architecture and layout.

      On arrival check in at the hotel. 

      Visit to Auroville - city-ashram founded by Guru Sri Aurobindo Ghosh in 1968. Auroville, located about fifteen kilometers from Pondicherry, today has more than 1800 residents of 36 different nationalities. stay at Pondicherry. 

      Visit the Pondicherry Museum where among the objects you will see the discoveries of Arikame objects from Chola, bronze. 

      Night  stay in Pondcherry.


  • Day 5 Day 5: Pondicherry โ€“ Kumbakonam (190 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Pondicherry โ€“ Kumbakonam (190 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)

      This morning after breakfast,Visit the Ashram Aurobindo, founded by a Bengal philosopher in the early 20th century. Aurobindo Ashram, you will be transported into a world of bliss and depravity. Here, the day begins with meditation and visitors are allowed to take a look at Sri Aurobindo and his mother disciple leaderโ€™s room.

      Than depart for Kumbakonam en route visit to the famous 02 UNESCO monument at Gangaikondacholapuram : The temple of Gangakondaicholapuram, whose decorated turret, measures 55 m high, shelters magnificent statues, including those of Ganesh, Nataraj and Harihara.Kumbakonam is a lively city, re-elected for its temples with vivid and colorful sculptures and also visit Darasuram temple.


      Stay at Kumbakonam (both monuments are 1000 years old) Night stay in Kumbakonam

  • Day 6 Day 6: Kumbakonam โ€“ Trichy โ€“ Tanjore (160 Kms / 3 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kumbakonam โ€“ Trichy โ€“ Tanjore (160 Kms / 3 Hrs Drive)

      After breakfast, proceed to Tanjore enroute visit to Trichy Srirangam : Trichy is equipped with two magnificent Hindu temples. The first, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, this temple is at Sri Rangam Island, in the middle of the Cauvery River. This temple was built by various dynasties including the Cheras, Pandyas, Cholas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagar empire between the 13th and 18th centuries. It covers an area of 2.5 sq.km and the main temple is dedicated to Vishnu. This temple with seven concentric walls and 22 gopurams has a north facing south. Sri Rangam Island is also known as the center of religious philosophy and learning. The great Vaishnava Acharya Ramanuja taught and wrote at Srirangampendant School the 11th century and visit to Rockfort Temple .


      Evening proceed to Tanjore. Night stay in Tanjore.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Tanjore
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tanjore

      Tanjore was the capital of Chola kings to whom we owe the temples of the city and the surroundings. The region, known for its handicrafts, is covered with fertile plains, whose plantations cover the rice most rice requirements for Tamil Nadu


      Morning visit to Tanjore Big Temple (world Heritage monument) The temple of Brihadishvara, dedicated to Shiva, is the crown jewel of Chola architecture and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. and vsit of Art Gallery. 

      Time free at Tanjore. Night stay in Tanjore

  • Day 8 Day 8: Tanjore โ€“ Chettinad (100 Kms / 2.5 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Tanjore โ€“ Chettinad (100 Kms / 2.5 Hrs Drive)

      Drive to Chettinad (Heritage village of Tamil Nadu and famous for the Chettinad Food) on arrival visit to the Chettinad village and village temple located in this area + local tiles making factory and handloom Saree weaving (it will be a very interesting visit for our guest) 

      Night stay in Chettinad.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Chettinad โ€“ Rameshwaram (200 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Chettinad โ€“ Rameshwaram (200 Kms / 5 Hrs Drive)

      On arrival visit to Dhanushkodi / visit to the rituals takes place at the sea area. 

      Rameshwaram for a glorious day in your life filled with spirituality and happiness.  You get to visit the prominent Pamban Road Bridge followed by the Sacred Jyothirlinga - Ramanathaswamy Temple, the holy springs, the powerful Panchamukhi (five faced) Hanuman Temple, the magical floating stones, highly revered Rama Tirtha, Agni Tirtha, Jada Thirtha and Lakshmana Tirtha. The divine Kothandaramaswamy Temple of Lord Rama and Ramar Patham are a must-visit for the Hindu population. 

      The erstwhile President of India, the DEMIGOD of the youth, DR APJ Kalamโ€™s house and his memorial are must-visit for every Indian. 

      Night stay at Rameshwaram.



  • Day 10 Day 10: Rameshwaram โ€“ Madurai (180 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Rameshwaram โ€“ Madurai (180 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)

      Drive to Madurai / on arrival visit Meenakshi temple :  Amman Temple for its Thousand Pillar Hallway, 33,000 sculptures, the temple is one of the nominees of the new seven wonders of the world. Similarly, Azhagar Koodar Temple which is glorified in the Divya Prabandhams of Azhwar Saints is a prominent tourist attraction

      and Tirumalai Nayak Palace : splendid exterior and a detailed interior with 248 ornated pillars are must-visit destinations.

      In the evening after dinner we will go back to the temple to watch night ceremony (closing ceremony of the temple). Night stay in Madurai.



  • Day 11 Day 11: Departure From Madurai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Departure From Madurai

      After breakfast transfer to Madurai airport for flight to Chennai to connect flight to home with the happy memories.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 80

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