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Cultural Wonders of Tamil Nadu & the Beaches of Andaman Islands

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai International Airtport, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Chennai, 07:00 - 12:00)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic orientation tour of Chennai
    • Visit Fort St. George (17th-century British fortress)
    • Visit Marina Beach
    • Visit Santhome Basilica
    Landmarks
    Fort St. George
    Marina Beach
    Santhome Basilica
  3. Day 2

    Kanchipuram - Tiruvannamalai

    Kanchipuram - Tiruvannamalai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kailasanathar Temple
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Experience local silk weaving tradition
    • Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple
    • Visit Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    Kailasanathar Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
    Arunachaleswarar Temple
    Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram
  4. Day 3

    Tiruvannamalai - Trichy - Madurai

    Tiruvannamalai - Trichy - Madurai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam
    • Heritage rickshaw ride through old Madurai quarters
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
    • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and witness evening aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
    Meenakshi Amman Temple
  5. Day 4

    Madurai - Chettinad - Tanjore - Kumbakonam

    Madurai - Chettinad - Tanjore - Kumbakonam
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Experience Chettinad palaces and grandeur
    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Tanjore Palace and art gallery
    Landmarks
    Chettinad palaces
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
    Tanjore Palace
  6. Day 5

    Kumbakonam - Pondicherry

    Kumbakonam - Pondicherry
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
    • Visit Sarangapani Temple
    • Walking tour of French Quarter
    • Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Immaculate Conception Cathedral
    • Visit Notre Dame des Anges Church
    • Stroll along Promenade Beach
    Landmarks
    Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
    Sarangapani Temple
    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    Immaculate Conception Cathedral
    Notre Dame des Anges Church
    Promenade Beach
  7. Day 6

    Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai

    Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
  8. Day 7

    Chennai - Havelock Island

    Chennai - Havelock Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Port Blair to Havelock Island
    Landmarks
    Havelock Island
  9. Day 8

    Havelock Island - Radhanagar Beach

    Havelock Island - Radhanagar Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Radhanagar Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Sunbathing
    • Stroll along shoreline
    Landmarks
    Radhanagar Beach
  10. Day 9

    Havelock Island - Elephanta Beach

    Havelock Island - Elephanta Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Shared boat excursion to Elephanta Beach
    • Snorkeling at Elephanta Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Jet skiing (additional cost)
    • Banana boat rides (additional cost)
    • Sea walking (additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Elephanta Beach
  11. Day 10

    Havelock Island

    Havelock Island
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kalapathar Beach
    • Scuba diving
    • Glass-bottom boat ride
    • Relax at resort
    Landmarks
    Kalapathar Beach
  12. Day 11

    Havelock Island - Port Blair

    Havelock Island - Port Blair
    End point
    Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (You will be dropped off at the airport or any car-accessible location within Port Blair, ensuring a smooth and comfortable end to your journey.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Havelock Island to Port Blair
    • Transfer to Port Blair Airport
    Landmarks
    Port Blair

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    Mayu5.0•July 2025
    A Journey to Remember – Tamil Nadu & Andaman Bliss Our recent trip to Tamil Nadu and the Andaman Islands was an...
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    Traveled in April 2025
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your Tamil Nadu & Andaman journey with us and tour team made it even more special. Looking forward to welcoming you again on another memorable trip with MTA. Regards, MTA Team
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  • Manish
    Manish5.0•July 2025
    We had an amazing time exploring Tamil Nadu and the Andaman Islands this June with MTA. I was traveling with three...
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    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you and your friends had such an amazing time exploring Tamil Nadu and the Andamans with us. It was a pleasure organizing this journey for you, and we look forward to creating more memorable experiences together in the future. Regards, Team MTA
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    Maria5.0•July 2022
    excellent service and treatment
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    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Dear Ms Maria, It was a pleasure to organise the tour for you. We are happy that you liked your stay at "Sun Island Resort at Maldives". Thank you so much for such a positive and motivating feedback. We will look forward to see you again to travel with us in future. Regards, Team MTA
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  • Faimina5.0•September 2020
    Me and my wife thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful tour. This is our first experience with this travel agency and we...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: MTA Destination Management Company
    Dear Guest Greetongs from MTA Destinations. We are pleased that you like our travel arrangments, we wish to see you again on an another adventurous trip. Regards Manish
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