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Highlights of Tamil Nadu - South India

11 days
Start and end in Chennai (Madras)
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Shore Temple
    • View Arjuna's Penance bas-relief
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Arjuna's Penance
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  2. Day 2

    Mahabalipuram

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Five Rathas
    • Explore Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Mahisasura Mandapam
    • Visit Shore Temple
    Landmarks
    Five Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Mahisasura Mandapam
    Shore Temple
  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore French Quarter
    • Visit vibrant cafes
    • Visit spiritual ashrams
    • Stroll along the Promenade
    Landmarks
    French Quarter
    Marine Drive Promenade
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  4. Day 4

    Pondicherry

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Explore French Quarter (White Town)
    • Walk along Marine Drive Promenade
    • Explore Pondicherry Museum
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    French Quarter
    Marine Drive Promenade
    Pondicherry Museum
  5. Day 5

    Pondicherry to Thanjavur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeshwara Temple
    • Explore Thanjavur Palace
    Landmarks
    Brihadeshwara Temple
    Thanjavur Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Thanjavur to Trichy Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Explore Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Jambukeshwara Temple
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Jambukeshwara Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Thanjavur to Chettinad

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interact with children at local school in Kanadukathan
    • Enjoy traditional bullock cart ride at Chettinad mansion
    Landmarks
    Kanadukathan
  8. Day 8

    Chettinad to Madurai

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    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Madurai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
    • Explore Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    • Visit Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam

    Optional Activities

    • Return to temple in evening to witness Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
    Thirumalai Nayak Palace
    Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
  10. Day 10

    Madurai to Chennai

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Chennai
    • Sightseeing in Chennai
  11. Day 11

    Chennai Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    3.5
  • Food
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    February 5th, 2024
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    Dear Tour Radar Team Thanks very much for organizing my Custom 9 Day Tour of South East India Much appreciated...
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    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: GeTS Holidays
    Dear David, Thank you so much for travelling with us. Should you plan any future trips to India or any other destinations, please do not hesitate to reach out. We would be more than happy to assist you and create more wonderful memories for you to cherish. Regards GeTS Team
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    February 25th, 2019
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    We highly recommend our two week long trip from Chennai to Kochi. The agent Anu from tourradar and the agents Vaseem...
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    Reply from: GeTS Holidays
    Hello Sabine, Thank you so much for your valuable feedback and kind words. We appreciate you taking the time out to share your thoughts with us. This in turn helps us to stay motivated and do better each time. Hope to see you soon again. Thank you once again for choosing us as your travel partner. Best wishes - GeTS Holidays Team
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  • Highlights of Tamil Nadu - South India reviewer 3
    January 26th, 2019
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    the maim problem we had was with some of the accommodation and the guide at Thanjavur. The guide at Thanjavar was far...
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    Traveled in January 2019
    Reply from: GeTS Holidays
    Hello Neil, Greetings of the day! Thank you for your valuable feedback. Our sincere apologies for all the shortcomings during your tour. We have made a note of all the hotels that you have mentioned here. However, we have used these hotels in the past and have always received a positive feedback. But we also do understand that it was an inconvenience to you. It would have been great if you could have informed us about this during your tour in order for us to take some sort of action to make your experience better. We hope you give us an opportunity to serve you again in the future and give you a much better holiday. Have a great day ahead and take care! Best wishes - GeTS Team
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with GeTS Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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