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Day 1: CHENNAI (ARRIVAL)
Arrival in Chennai, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. Check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. In the evening, visit local markets of Chennai. Overnight stay at Chennai.
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Day 2 : CHENNAI
Today after breakfast go for a half day sightseeing tour of Chennai which include Gandhi Memorial, Mylapore Temple, Marina Beach and Kalakshetra. Theosophical society, Sri Parthasarathy temple and San Thomas Cathedral Basilica. The list does not end here, it also includes Fort St. George and houses of the Secretariat and Legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu. Post that, travel back to your hotel Overnight stay at Chennai.
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Day 3 : CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM (ABOUT 74 KILOMETRES) – MAHABALIPURAM (ABOUT 66 KILOMETRES)
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram, It is also known as Mamallapuram, it is a historical town and this 7th century former port city is famous for its rock-cut shore temples. It is also a great destination for lazy beach holiday with sea, sand and sun. On the way visit Kanchipuram, including visits to the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakkiswarar Temple. Check-in at your pre-booked hotel on arrival at Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
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Day 4 : MAHABALIPURAM
Today after breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. The major tourist attractions to visit in Mahabalipuram include PanchaRathas, Descent of Ganges, Varaha Cave Temple, Tiger cave and the Thirukadalmallai temple. In the evening feel free to explore the local markets for handicrafts and South Indian cuisines. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
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Day 5 : MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY (ABOUT 100 KILOMETRES)
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive towards Pondicherry. Check-in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Pondicherry. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
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Day 6 : PONDICHERRY
Post breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Pondicherry. The attractions that you visit today include the Sacred Heart Church, the Rai Niwas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Apart from being a religious site, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an oriental specimen of Gothic style of architecture.The other attraction, Raj Niwas, is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry. The last attraction of the day is Sri Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo, way back in the year 1926. This spiritual community is flocked by a huge number of visitors all-round the year. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
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Day 7 : PONDICHERRY-THANJAVUR (ABOUT 167 KILOMETRES)
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Tanjore. Check-in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Tanjore. Later go for a city tour of Tanjore including major tourist destinations such as the Vijayanagar Fort, Shiva Ganga Garden, Aalangudi temple, Brahadeshwara temple and the Chandra Bhagawan Temple. In the evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.
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Day 8 : Thanjavur - Trichy (About 58 Kilometres)
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Trichy. Check in at the pre booked hotel on arrival at Trichy. You can explore the surroundings and the nearby attractions or you can visit the local market to shop for souvenirs. Back to the hotel Overnight stay at Trichy.
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Day 9 : PONDICHERRY
Today after breakfast including Rock Fort temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Ranganatha that is reclining form of Lord Vishnu, Sri Jambukeshwara Temple, which is 5 main temples of Lord Shiva in Tamil Nadu that was built around 1800 years ago and St. John's Church which was constructed in 1821. Overnight stay at Trichy.
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Day 10 : PONDICHERRY
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai, check in at your pre booked hotel on arrival at Madurai. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You can visit the local market and enjoy the shopping and test the local food. Upon arrival at Madurai, check in at your pre booked hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You can visit the local market and enjoy the shopping and test the local food. Overnight stay at Madurai.
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Day 11 : MADURAI
Today after breakfast go for sightseeing of Madurai visiting MariammanTeppakulamtemple, Meenakshi Temple and the Palace of TirumalaiNayak. Meenakshi Amman Temple magnificent temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.In the evening attend the prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay at Madurai.
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Day 12 : MADURAI - RAMESWARAM - MADURAI (ABOUT 170 KILOMETRES)
Today after breakfast go foe an excursion tour of Rameswaram. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre and an integral part of Ramayana legend.Visit to Sri Ramanathaswamy temple. It is the centre of Ramaeswaram as it has been since ancient times. The shivalinga in this temple is believed to have Been consecrated and worshipped by Lord Rama on his return from Lanka. Post Darshan, visit the famous Hanuman temple. Return back to the hotel in Madurai after Darshan, Overnight stay at Madurai.
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Day 13 : MADURAI - CHENNAI (BY TRAIN)
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the railway station to go on-board a train for Chennai. As you reach, get transferred to the hotel. The rest day is free at leisure. Explore the nearby places along with the market and enjoy the local foods. Overnight stay at Chennai
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Day 14 : DEPARTURE FROM CHENNAI
Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the Chennai airport to board flight for return/onward journey. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us and wish you for a safe journey.