(Tamil Nadu Complete Tour) Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Chennai Tour Package

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Tamil Nadu Complete Tour Package With Pondicherry

Chennai – On the Bay of Bengal in eastern India and it is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state. Chennai 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 – It 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.

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. 

Trichy/Tiruchirapalli – (Also known as Tiruchirapalli) is an ancient city, located in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of Kaveri River. City is famous for its temples and Fort such as Ranganathaswamy Temple, with intricately carved gopurams (Towering gateways) and Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple, dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The Rock Fort Temple complex towers over the city center. The most famous land mark of this bustling town is the Rock Fort Temple. Trichy city is a thriving commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is famous for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass and wooden bangles and clay toys.

Madurai – Is an ancient city, located on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India and was ruled by Pandya kings over most of its history. The city is famous for its rich heritage and promoting Tamil language through "Sangams". Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (Gateway Towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Madurai is famous for the Chithirai Festival which takes place during mid April-May, during the Hindu month of Chithirai. Madurai is also famous for its yearly bull run "Jallikattu" which coincides with Pongal festival in the month of January.

Rameshwaram – Is a town on the Pamban Island, in the South East Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India. It’s known for its famous Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with the longest corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. A chakra (wheel) here is said to bear an imprint of Lord Rama’s feet. Rameswaram is the closest point from which to reach Sri Lanka from India and geological evidence suggests that the Rama Sethu was a former land connection between India and Sri Lanka. It is said that this is the place from where the Hindu God Rama built a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from her abductor Ravana. The Ramanathaswamy Temple is the most famous historic landmark of the town. Located in the centre of town at Rameshwaram, Ramanathaswamy Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. 

Tour Code : WHHI/TN 031

Tour Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days

Places to visit : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Chennai

SOUTH INDIA TOUR PACKAGE

Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Pondicherry – Tanjore (Thanjavur) – Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Chennai

Day 01: Arrival at Chennai

Arrive at Chennai, our representative will pick you from Chennai Airport/Railway station and will transfer to your pre booked hotel. After refresh, free for independent activities and overnight stay at Chennai hotel.

Day 02: Chennai Sightseeing Trip

After breakfast, proceed for Chennai sightseeing tour and explore several prominent tourist places of Chennai like Gandhi Memorial (Mandapam) – Is a serial of memorial structures, situated on the arterial Sardar Patel Road, in Adyar, Chennai. Gandhi Mandapam is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. It is built in a temple style and is the largest of the memorials in the complex. 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 03: 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 for Kanchipuram sightseeing tour and visit to Kamakshi Amman Temple – Is an ancient Hindu Shakti Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Godess 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 04: Mahabalipuram Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram (Also known as Mamallapuram) and explore popular 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 return back to hotel and overnight stay at Mahabalipuram hotel.

Day 05: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (108 Km) Travel time 2/3 hour (Approx)

After breakfast check out Mahabalipuram hotel and drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check in to hotel. In the evening free for your own activities or explore Pondicherry local market, return back to hotel and overnight stay at Pondicherry hotel.

Day 06: Pondicherry Sightseeing Trip

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry and explore most popular tourist attractions of Pondicherry 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. The Manakula Vinayagar Temple – It is one of the famous ancient temples in the city, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple – Located on M.G. Road is oldest temple in Pondicherry. Ananda Ranga Pillai House – Is one of the oldest buildings in Pondicherry, located in the Grand Bazaar on Ranga Pillai Street. Pondicherry Museum – Is situated in the Bharathi Park and is known for its unique collection of sculptures. It is one of the popular tourist places of Pondicherry. Also visit to Old Light House, French War Memorial, Mahatma Gandhi Statue and Pondicherry or Promenade Beach – This beach is one of the popular beaches of Pondicherry along the Bay of Bengal. It is a 1.5 km long stretch beach between War Memorial and Dupleix Park. This is one of the most visited places in Pondicherry. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Pondicherry hotel.

Day 07: Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore (Thanjavur) Sightseeing Tour (160 Km) Travel time 4 hour (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Pondicherry hotel and drive to Tanjore (Also known as Thanjavur). On the way to Tanjore, halt at Chidambaram and visit to Nataraja Temple – Also known as Chidambaram Nataraja Temple or Thillai Nataraja Temple is a Hindu temple, situated in the Chidambaram in the south India state of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Nataraja (Shiva as the lord of dance). Later continue drive to Tanjore, upon arrival at Tanjore, check in to hotel. After refresh proceed for sightseeing tour of Tanjore city and explore popular tourist places of Tanjore 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. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Tanjore (Thanjavur) hotel.

Day 08: Tanjore / Thanjavur – Trichy / Tiruchirappalli (58 Km) Travel time 1.30 hour (Approx)

After breakfast check out from Tanjore/Thanjavur hotel and drive to Trichy (Also known as Tiruchirappalli). Upon arrival at Trichy, check in to hotel. After refresh free for your own activities or explore local market of Trichy and overnight stay at Trichy hotel.

Day 09: Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) Sightseeing Trip

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Trichy/Tiruchirappalli and explore popular tourist places of Trichy/ Tiruchirappalli and visit to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Srirangam Temple – It is a Hindu temple (Also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati), dedicated to Ranganatha (Lord Vishnu). The temple is located about 12 Km north of the city, on a large island bounded by the Cauvery River and Kollidam River in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu. The Srirangam temple is the largest temple compound in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world. Jambukeswarar Temple or Thiruvanaikal or Jambukeswaram – It is a famous Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli (Also known as Trichy) in the south India state of Tamil Nadu. The temple was built by Kocengannan. It is located in the Srirangam Island, which has the famous Ranganathaswamy temple. Jambukeshwarar temple is one of the five major Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu. Also visit Rock Fort Temple – It is a historic fortification and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is located in the Tiruchirappalli city in the south India state of Tamil Nadu. In the evening return back to hotel and overnight stay at Trichy hotel.

Day 10: Trichy – Madurai Temple Tour (141 Km) Travel time 3 hours (Approx)

After leisurely breakfast check out from Trichy hotel and drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai, check in to hotel, after refresh and some rest proceed for temple tour of Madurai and visit to famous Meenakshi Amman Temple – This temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is about 460 Km southwest from Chennai city, the state capital of Tamil Nadu. The temple is a major pilgrimage destination, dedicated to Meenakshi Devi and Shiva. It is a large temple complex is the most prominent landmark in Madurai and attracts tens of thousands visitors a day. In the evening return back to hotel and overnight stay at Madurai hotel.

Day 11: Madurai Sightseeing Trip

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Madurai and explore famous tourist places of Madurai and visit to King Thirumala’s Palace – The palace is a 17th-century palace, situated is 2 Km south east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the city of Madurai. This Palace is a classic fusion of Dravidian and Rajput styles. Gandhi Memorial Museum – Established in 1959, is a memorial museum for Gandhi, located in the Madurai city of Tamil Nadu. It is known as Gandhi Museum, now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas (Gandhi Museums) in the country. Also visit to Great Tank – Located near to Vandiyur Mariamman Temple and situated at a distance of about 2 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. The tank is connected to Vaigai River through an ingenious system of underground Channels. In the evening attend the wonderful evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Later return back to hotel and free for independent activities or explore local market of Madurai and overnight stay at Madurai hotel.

Day 12: Madurai – Rameshwaram Temple Tour – Madurai (176 Km – One way) Travel time 3/4 hours (Approx)

After early breakfast drive towards Rameshwaram. Upon arrival at Rameshwaram proceed for temple tour of Rameshwaram and visit to famous Ramanathaswamy Temple – Is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva, located on Rameshwaram Island in the South India state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India. The temple is located in Rameshwaram considered a holy pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites and Smarthas. The temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites and has several historical references about it. Also visit to Panchamukha (Five faced) Hanuman Temple – Is situated at 2 km away from the famous Rameswaram temple. Temple is one of the most renowned temples in Rameshwaram and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Later drive back to Madurai and overnight stay at Madurai hotel.

Day 13: Madurai – Chennai By Train (457 Km) Travel by same cab is optional

After breakfast check out from Madurai hotel and get transfer to Madurai Railway station to board the train to Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai, transfer to your pre booked hotel. After refresh free for your own activities and overnight stay at Chennai hotel.

Day 14: Chennai – Departure Airport

After breakfast check out from Chennai hotel and get transfer to Chennai Airport to board the flight for your further journey back to home or onward destination.

 

Tour End...!!!!

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

 

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