TAMILNADU TEMPLE TOUR

Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days

Destination Covered: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Sawamimalai – Tanjore

OVERVIEW

The South India Temple Tour takes you on a visit to sacred temples and religious shrines across the cities of south India.

The Empire India Tours creates the perfect  environment to help you discover your spiritual side.

South India temples are rich sources of religious teachings and cultural shenanigans. The tour covers all the magnificent south Indian temples.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Mahabalipuram atemple
• Visit pondichari Sri Arabindo Asram
• Visit Brahadeshwara temple

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1: Chennai

On arrival at Chennai airport, meet our representative who’ll guide you to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel. After resting for a while, embark on a sightseeing tour of Chennai. The major tourist attractions in Chennai include the Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple and the National Art Gallery.

In the evening visit the beautiful Marina. Don’t try swimming at Marina beach since there are strong currents present along the shoreline and no rescue equipments and lifeguards are available at this beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram

In the morning leave for Mahabalipuram via. Kanchipuram. The major Kanchipuram tourist attractions include visits to the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakkiswarar Temple. Then resume with your drive to Mahabalipuram.

This 7th century former port city is famous for its rock-cut shore temples. On arrival, check-in at one our listed hotels.The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Next morning after breakfast, move out on a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram.  The major attractions to visit include  the Shore and the Five Ratha temples, Arjuna’s Penance and the Tiger caves. After the visit leave for Pondicherry.

As on reaching Pondicherry, check-in at one our listed hotels. Rest and relax for the day.

In the evening you may take a leisurely walk to the local market of Pondicherry. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4: Pondicherry – Swamimalai

Post breakfast, set out to explore the Pondicherry for its diverse attractions like the coastline of 32 Kms, palm-fringed beaches, backwaters and fishing villages.

Later in the afternoon visit Aurbindo Ashram and Auroville. After visit drive to Swamimalai. Stop midway to visit Chidambaram, and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

On reaching Swamimalai, transfer to one of our listed hotels. Later in the day visit the Swamimalai Murugan Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Swamimalai – Tanjore

After breakfast head straight to Tanjore. Tanjore is known as the city of temples as it has many famous temples in and around the city including the Navagraha temples. On reaching Tanjore, check-in at one of our listed hotels.

After resting for a while, set out on a guided city tour of Tanjore including major tourist destinations like the Vijayanagar Fort, Shiva Ganga Garden, Aalangudi temple, Brahadeshwara temple and the Chandra Bagawan Temple. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Tanjore – Departure from Madurai

Post breakfast on the last day of the tour, get transferred to the Madurai airport to go aboard a flight for your onward destination.

Note: Tour price depends on type of transport, type of hotel.

This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. Empire India Tours.com tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

WHICH INCLUDES:

• All accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• Air con taxi – from arrival till departure with toll, taxi tax, driver fooding, night halt charge.
• Entry fee at all entrance due places
• Mineral water during journey
• Community contribution
• Service tax

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Any personal expenses, air ticket, hard and soft drinks, room services.