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Tamil Nadu Highlights Tour

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Start and end in Chennai (Madras)
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  • A colorful temple with detailed architecture under a vibrant blue sky.
  • Ancient temple with intricate carvings surrounded by greenery.
  • A beach with numerous colorful fishing boats lined up along the shoreline.
  • Ancient rock carvings of elephants and other figures on a large stone surface.
  • A beautiful sunset scene with palm trees and ocean waves.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chennai

    Chennai
    Start point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Emarald or Similar)
  2. Day 2

    Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram

    Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mahabs or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram
    • Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram
    Landmarks
    Kamakshi Amman Temple
    Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple
    Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram

    Mahabalipuram
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mahabs or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram
    • Visit Thirukadalmallai
    • Visit Shore Temple
    • Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas
    • Visit Arjuna's Penance
    • Visit caves
    • Visit Krishna's Butterball
    Landmarks
    Thirukadalmallai (Mahabalipuram Cave Temple)
    Shore Temple
    Pancha Pandava Rathas
    Arjuna's Penance
    Krishna's Butterball
  4. Day 4

    Mahabalipuram to Puducherry

    Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Annamalai International or Similar)
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  5. Day 5

    Puducherry

    Puducherry
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Annamalai International or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aurobindo Ashram
    • Visit Botanical Garden
    • Visit Memorial House
    • Visit Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    • Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    • Boating at Chunnambar Backwater
    • Explore beaches of Puducherry
    Landmarks
    Aurobindo Ashram
    Botanical Garden, Puducherry
    Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
    Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Puducherry
    Chunnambar Backwater
  6. Day 6

    Puducherry to Thanjavur

    Puducherry to Thanjavur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Gnanam or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day city tour of Thanjavur
    • Visit Schwartz Church
    • Visit Sivaganga Gardens
    • Visit Lord Murugan Temple
    • Visit Sangeetha Mahal
    Landmarks
    Schwartz Church
    Sivaganga Gardens
    Lord Murugan Temple, Thanjavur
    Sangeetha Mahal
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  7. Day 7

    Thanjavur to Trichy

    Thanjavur to Trichy
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Breeze Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Trichy
    • Visit Rock Fort Temple
    • Visit Jambukeswarar Temple
    • Visit Srirangam Temple
    Landmarks
    Rock Fort Temple
    Jambukeswarar Temple
    Srirangam Temple
  8. Day 8

    Trichy to Madurai

    Trichy to Madurai
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    Hotel 3* (Madurai Residency or Similar)
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  9. Day 9

    Madurai

    Madurai
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    Hotel 3* (Madurai Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Madurai
    • Visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    • Visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    • Visit Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
    • Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    • Visit Alagar Kovil
    • Visit Gandhi Museum
    Landmarks
    Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
    Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple
    Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
    Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
    Alagar Kovil
    Gandhi Museum
  10. Day 10

    Madurai to Chennai

    Madurai to Chennai
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Emarald or Similar)
  11. Day 11

    Chennai

    Chennai
    End point
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Chennai.)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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      Tour based on 3 Star Deluxe hotels.

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      • 10 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
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      • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
      • Daily breakfast at hotel
      • English speaking guide at Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai.
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      • Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy
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