Best of Tamil Nadu | Weaving Through History and Culture
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Duration
5 days
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Overview
Included/Exclude
- 1 night stay in Chennai with breakfast
- Chennai Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
- 1 night stay in Mahabalipuram with breakfast
- Mahabalipuram Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
- 1 night stay in Pondicherry with breakfast
- Pondicherry Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
- 1 night stay in Kodaikanal with breakfast
- Kodaikanal Sightseeing Tour on a Private basis
- Daily Breakfast
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Dinner
- Lunch
Tour Plan
Welcome to the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai! Upon your arrival at the Chennai Airport/railway station, you'll be driven to your hotel for check-in. Then, you'll be taken on a city sightseeing tour and visit the amazing Kapaleeshwarar Temple. Continue to Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India, and the Government Museum, which houses the exquisite Chola bronze. Later, stroll along the scenic Marina Beach and indulge in local cuisine before getting driven back to your hotel.
Today, check-out from your hotel and get transferred to Mahabalipuram. Upon reaching, check-in to your hotel and get ready for a sightseeing tour. Visit the Shore Temple and learn its significance as a UNESCO Heritage Site. Next, admire the five monolithic rock-cut temples of Pancha Rathas, followed by a visit to the famous Arjuna's Penance. Later, visit the Mahabalipuram Beach to watch an amazing sunset over the Bay of Bengal before getting driven back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Post check-out, you'll be taken to Pondicherry, famous for its distinct blend of French and Indian cultures. Upon reaching, check-in to your hotel, and later, you'll be taken on a sightseeing tour. Visit Auroville and learn about the various sustainable initiatives and workshops, followed by a visit to the calming Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Next, stroll through the picturesque streets lined with colonial buildings of the French Quarter. Later, visit Paradise Beach before getting driven to your hotel.
In the morning, check-out from your hotel and get driven to Kodaikanal, the "Princess of Hill Stations." Upon your arrival, check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You can visit some of the beautiful falls, like the Silver Cascade Falls, Thalaiyar Falls, Kumbakkarai Falls, and more. Also, you can visit the Kodaikanal Observatory and enjoy stunning views of the night sky through the observatory's telescopes. Later, head back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After check-out, you'll be taken on a sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal. Enjoy a boat ride on the beautiful Kodaikanal Lake, and take in the peaceful atmosphere of the surroundings. Next, visit the Pillar Rocks viewpoint and admire the three vertically positioned giant rock pillars. Also, witness the scenic views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys before getting transferred to Chennai. Upon reaching Chennai Airport/Railway Station, board your transfer back home, marking the end of this trip.
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