(Tamil Nadu With Pondicherry) Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Pondicherry – Swamimalai – Tanjore (Thanjavur) – Madurai Tour Package

ABOUT DESTINATIONS

Chennai – On the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, and it is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state. This city is home to Fort St. George, which was built in 1644 and now a museum. Its old name was Madras. The city is famous for its beaches and religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican Church. With its historic landmarks and buildings, long sandy beaches, cultural, art centers and parks, Chennai's tourism offers many potentially interesting locations to visitors. A notable tourist attraction in Chennai is actually in the neighbouring town of Mahabalipuram, with its ancient temples and rock carvings of the 7th century Pallava kingdom is an UNESCO World Heritage site. Chennai is the sixth most populous city of India and it is most visited city in India by foreign tourists.  

Kanchipuram – The city is located on the banks of the Vegavathy River, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 72 Km from Chennai city – the capital of Tamil Nadu (South India). The town's historical monuments are Kailasanathar Temple and the Vaikunta Perumal Temple and also known as one of the seven scared city of India. The town is well known for its hand woven Silk Sarees and most of the town's workforce are involved in the weaving industry.

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram – Is one of the oldest cities in India, located at the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the Kanchipuram district of South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is on the coastline 58 KM south of the city of Chennai. City is known for its ancient temples and monuments, built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries, with a group of Hindu monuments declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most visited towns in South India. The seafront Shore Temple comprises 3 ornate granite shrines. Krishna’s Butter Ball is a massive boulder balanced on a small hill near the Ganesha Ratha stone temple.

Pondicherry – Pondicherry is a most popular tourist destination in South India. Pondicherry city is situated in the Puducherry district of the union territory in South India. There are number of old and large churches in Pondicherry, most were built in the 18th & 19th centuries. Popular tourist places in Pondicherry -  A number of monuments and heritage buildings are present around the Promenade Beach such as the 19^th Century Light House, French War Memorial, Nehru Statue, Gandhi Statue, Le Cafe, Children's Park & Dupleix Statue, Bharathi Park, Governors Palace, Romain Rolland Library, Legislative Assembly, Pondicherry Museum and the French Institute of Pondicherry at Saint Louis Street.

Swamimalai or Swaminathaswamy Temple – Is a Hindu temple located at a distance of 5 Km from the Kumbakonam in Swamimalai, 250 Km from Chennai (The state capital of Tamil Nadu).  It lies on the banks of river Kaveri and is one of the six abodes of the Lord Muruga. The temple is dedicated to Murugan (Son of Lord Shiva). The temple is one of the six holy shrines of Murugan called Arupadaiveedu. In Swamimalai, Muruga is known as "Balamurugan" and "Swaminatha Swami". 

Tanjore or Thanjavur – Tanjore is a city (Also referred as Thanjavur), located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The most visited monument in Thanjavur is 11th-century’s Brihadeeswara Temple is located in the heart of the city, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples are located in and around Thanjavur which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. Thanjavur is also important center of South Indian religion for an Art and Architecture. It is home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. The city is also known for its Thanjavur Maratha Palace, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur Art Gallery and Tamil University Museum. Thanjavur is an important pilgrim centre and a major tourist destination of Tamil Nadu. 

Tour Code : WHHI/TN 011

Tour Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days

Places to visit : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Pondicherry – Swamimalai – Tanjore (Thanjavur) – Madurai

Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Pondicherry – Swamimalai – Tanjore (Thanjavur) – Madurai

Day 01: Arrival at Chennai + Chennai Sightseeing Tour

Arrive at Chennai, our representative will pick you from Chennai Airport/Railway station and will transfer to your pre booked hotel. After refresh, proceed for Chennai sightseeing tour and explore several prominent tourist places of Chennai like Fort St George – Is the name of the first British fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Chennai. The fort is a strong hold with 6 Meters high walls that with stood a number of assaults in the 18th century. It is a feasible contention to say that the city evolved around the fortress. The Fort currently houses the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly and other official buildings. The Fort Museum contains many relics of the Raj, including portraits of many of the Governors. St. Mary's Church – Located inside the Fort St George, is the oldest Anglican Church East of Suez and also the oldest British building in India. The Church is popularly known as the 'Westminster Abbey of the East'. Santhome Cathedral – Is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Santhome. It was built in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers, over the tomb of Saint Thomas. This Church is one of the only 3 known Churches in the world built over the tomb of an Apostle of Jesus, the other 2 are located in Vatican City and Spain. Kapaleeshwarar Temple – Located in Mylapore, one of the most visited worship places by tourists visiting the city. Kalakshetra (Art Gallery) – It is an arts and cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art and crafts, especially in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music. In the evening visit famous Marina Beach – Is a 13 km long urban beach along the Bay of Bengal that runs from Fort St. George in the north up to Foreshore Estate in the south. It is India's longest beach and one of the world's longest beaches and attracts around 50,000 visitors during the weekends. Later return back to your hotel and overnight stay at Chennai hotel.

Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram Temple Tour (72 Km / Travel time 1.30 hour) – Mahabalipuram (56 Km) Travel time 1 hour (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Chennai hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram en route visiting Kanchipuram. Upon arrival halt at Kanchipuram, proceed to visit Kamakshi Amman Temple – Is an ancient Hindu Shakti Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram. Adi Sankara is closely associated with this temple and believed to have established the Kanchi Matha after this temple. Varadharaja Perumal Temple – Is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu in India. It is a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi that is a home for many famous Vishnu temples. Vaikunta Perumal Temple or Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram – Is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is located in Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is declared as a heritage monument and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument. Kailasanathar Temple – Is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram, located at Tamil Nadu in South India, it is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance. The temple is one of the most prominent tourist attractions of the Kanchipuram city. Ekambareswarar Temple – The temple is the largest temple in the Kanchipuram town, located in the northern part of the town. The temple complex covers 25 acres and is one of the largest in India. It houses four gateway towers known as Gopurams. The tallest is the southern tower with 11 stories and a height of 55 Meters, making it one of the tallest temple towers of India. Later go for shopping and buy famous Kanchivaram Silk Sarees. Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram (Also known as Mamallapuram). On arrival, check in to hotel and overnight stay at Mahabalipuram hotel.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram Sightseeing Tour – Pondicherry (108 Km) Travel time 2/3 hour (Approx)

After breakfast check out Mahabalipuram hotel and drive to Pondicherry en route visiting Mahabalipuram (Also known as Mamallapuram), upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, proceed for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram and explore tourist attractions of Mahabalipuram and visit to Arjuna’s Penance or Descent of the Ganges – The Arjuna relief is in the centre of Mahabalipuram, facing the sea at a short distance from the shores of the Coramandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal where the Shore Temple is situated. The Arjuna's penance is one of the most famous stone carvings at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). It is one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas) – Is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, located at the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Kancheepuram district of South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. This complex is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shore Temple – Is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with granite blocks. It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of South India. It is also one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later continue drive to Pondicherry, upon arrival, check in to hotel and overnight stay at Pondicherry hotel.

Day 04: Pondicherry Sightseeing Tour – Swamimalai (122 Km) Travel time 2/3 hours (Approx)

Early morning, proceed for sightseeing tour of Gingee Fort – Is famous for its Fort. It lies in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu, close to the Union Territory of Puducherry (Pondicherry). The fort is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Villupuram district. Later return back to Pondicherry, after lunch, check out from hotel and proceed for Pondicherry sightseeing tour and visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Is a spiritual community (Ashram), located in Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry. Today, Pondicherry has become an important destination for spiritual seekers as well as tourists. Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to the ashram. After visiting Aurobindo Ashram drive to Swamimalai, on arrival, check in to hotel and overnight stay at Swamimalai hotel.

Day 05: Swamimalai – Tanjore/Thanjavur (35 Km) Travel time 1 hour (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Swamimalai hotel and straight drive to Tanjore (Also known as Thanjavur). Upon arrival at Tanjore, check in to hotel. After refresh proceed for sightseeing tour of Tanjore city and visit to famous Brihadishvara Temple – Also known as Rajesvara Peruvudaiyar or Brihadeeswarar Temple, it is a Hindu temple and dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located in the Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest temple of South India and an exemplary example of a fully realized Tamil architecture. This temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and most visited place of Tanjore city. Shiva Ganga Garden – Is a recreational park, located in the Thanjavur city in the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It just close to Brihadishvara Temple and a popular tourist sport in the city along with a toy train, motor boating facilities and a miniature zoological garden. Vijayanagar Fort – Is one of the most popular historical monuments in India. This splendid fort is situated at a distance of 2 Km from the North Eastern Part of exotic Brihadishvara Temple. Alangudi Temple – Is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the village of Alangudi in the Valangaiman Taluk of Tiruvarur district in the south India state of Tamil Nadu. If time allow, you may also visit Chandra Bagawan Temple – Located at a distance of 25 Km from Thanjavur city. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Tanjore hotel.

Day 05: Tanjore (Thanjavur) – Madurai Departure Airport (195 Km) Travel time 4 hours (Approx) 

After breakfast check out from Tanjore (Thanjavur) hotel and drive to Madurai, upon arrival get transfer to Madurai Airport to board the flight/train for your further journey back to home or onward destination.

 

Tour End...!!!!

But Sweet Memories Always Remain...!!!!

 

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