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Highlights of Tamil Nadu - South India

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Start and end in Chennai (Madras)
4.7 (3 reviews)
  • Colorful temple structures with intricate carvings and birds in the sky.
  • Traditional Indian dance performance with elaborate costumes.
  • Interior courtyard of a traditional building with vibrant blue columns.
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  • Ornate palace facade with arches and columns under a cloudy sky.
  • Fishermen preparing to cast net by the seashore.
  • Ancient stone temple structures with visitors around.
  • Traditional houseboat on a calm river with vegetation.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram

    Chennai to Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mamalla)

    Optional Activities

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

    Mahabalipuram

    Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mamalla), Hotel 3* (Annamalai International)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Five Rathas
    • View Arjuna's Penance relief
    • Visit Mahisasura Mandapam cave temple
    • Visit Shore Temple
    Landmarks
    Five Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Mahisasura Mandapam
    Shore Temple
  4. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

    Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Annamalai International)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore French Quarter (White Town)
    • Visit cafes in Pondicherry
    • Visit spiritual ashrams
    • Walk along the Promenade
    Landmarks
    Pondicherry French Quarter
    Promenade, Pondicherry
  5. Day 4

    Pondicherry

    Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Gnanam)

    Included Activities

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

    Pondicherry to Thanjavur

    Pondicherry to Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Gnanam)

    Included Activities

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

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Thanjavur

    Thanjavur - Trichy - Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Chettinadu Court)

    Included Activities

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

    Thanjavur to Chettinad

    Thanjavur to Chettinad
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (JC Residency)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local school in Kanadukathan to interact with village children
    • Traditional bullock cart ride at Chettinad mansion
    Landmarks
    Kanadukathan
  9. Day 8

    Chettinad to Madurai

    Chettinad to Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (JC Residency)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Madurai independently
  10. Day 9

    Madurai

    Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Woods)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Madurai to Chennai

    Madurai to Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

  • Mamalla

    Hotel 3*
    Days 1, 2

  • Annamalai International

    Hotel 3*
    Days 2, 3

  • Gnanam

    Hotel 3*
    Days 4, 5

  • Chettinadu Court

    Hotel 3*
    day 6

  • JC Residency

    Hotel 3*
    Days 7, 8

  • La Woods

    Hotel 3*
    day 9
All accommodations are subject to change

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Traveler Moments

  • Woman posing with a decorated elephant statue.
  • Woman sitting near a blue wall and auto rickshaw.
  • Men in traditional attire walking in temple courtyard.
  • Tea samples on display with informational chart.
  • Traditional houseboat on a calm river with vegetation.
  • Fishermen preparing to cast net by the seashore.
  • Diverse group of people descending stone stairs.
  • Scenic view of a lush valley and lake surrounded by mountains.
  • Men in traditional garments standing in line.
  • Colorful market stall with a variety of fruits.
  • Interior of a church with detailed architecture and decor.
  • Colorful temple mural with intricate carvings.
  • A bridge over a winding river with groups of people.
  • Women and child sitting outdoors during a cultural event.
  • Woman washing clothes with buckets by a water source.
  • Silhouette of a person gazing at the sunset over ocean.
  • Man standing in the ocean holding the setting sun.
  • Bowl of green mussels on display.
  • People enjoying a waterfall in a natural setting.
  • Traditional Indian dance performance with elaborate costumes.
  • Fishermen carrying netting by the seaside.
  • Elephants grazing in a misty forest landscape.
  • Elderly man sitting down with a thoughtful expression.
  • Interior view of a historical building arch.
  • Women in traditional attire sitting and chatting on street.
  • Colorful temple sculpture of deity with figures around.
  • Woman holding a golden geodesic sphere in a park.
  • Three people walking along a beach with umbrella.
  • Couple posing in front of a rock-carved temple.
  • Man relaxing on a chair with a coconut drink.
  • Large boulder with tourists sitting below it.
  • Two women posing in vibrant traditional attire.
  • Woman interacting with a cow near a shop.
  • People in colorful saris by the seaside.
  • Men posing in traditional attire inside a temple.
  • Close-up of a marble art block with design.
  • Hand holding two coffee beans and a husk.
  • Monkey sitting among green foliage examining an object.
  • Traditional pot being stirred with rice inside.
  • Men on a small boat in a river setting.
  • Intricate and colorful ceiling of a temple interior.
  • Palm trees under a clear blue sky.
  • Group of people in vibrant clothing at a festival.

Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    4.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • David5.0•February 2024
    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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  • Sabine5.0•February 2019
    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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    • Tea samples on display with informational chart.
    • Diverse group of people descending stone stairs.
    • Two women posing in vibrant traditional attire.
    • Colorful market stall with a variety of fruits.
    • Interior view of a historical building arch.
    • Colorful temple mural with intricate carvings.
    • Intricate and colorful ceiling of a temple interior.
    • Men in traditional garments standing in line.
    • Elephants grazing in a misty forest landscape.
    • Hand holding two coffee beans and a husk.
    • Man standing in the ocean holding the setting sun.
    • Woman posing with a decorated elephant statue.
    • Traditional houseboat on a calm river with vegetation.
    • Traditional Indian dance performance with elaborate costumes.
    • Woman holding a golden geodesic sphere in a park.
    • Woman sitting near a blue wall and auto rickshaw.
    • Women in traditional attire sitting and chatting on street.
    • Fishermen preparing to cast net by the seashore.
    • A bridge over a winding river with groups of people.
    • People enjoying a waterfall in a natural setting.
    • Fishermen carrying netting by the seaside.
    • Interior of a church with detailed architecture and decor.
    • Group of people in vibrant clothing at a festival.
    • Large boulder with tourists sitting below it.
    • Monkey sitting among green foliage examining an object.
    • Man relaxing on a chair with a coconut drink.
    • Close-up of a marble art block with design.
    • Men posing in traditional attire inside a temple.
    • Woman interacting with a cow near a shop.
    • Palm trees under a clear blue sky.
    • Woman washing clothes with buckets by a water source.
    • Silhouette of a person gazing at the sunset over ocean.
    • People in colorful saris by the seaside.
    • Three people walking along a beach with umbrella.
    • Colorful temple sculpture of deity with figures around.
    • Elderly man sitting down with a thoughtful expression.
    • Bowl of green mussels on display.
    • Men on a small boat in a river setting.
    • Men in traditional attire walking in temple courtyard.
    • Women and child sitting outdoors during a cultural event.
    • Traditional pot being stirred with rice inside.
    • Couple posing in front of a rock-carved temple.
    • Scenic view of a lush valley and lake surrounded by mountains.
    Traveled in January 2019
    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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  • Nei
    Nei4.0•January 2019
    Led by Jai
    the maim problem we had was with some of the accommodation and the guide at Thanjavur. The guide at Thanjavar was far...
    Show more
    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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