Search Tour Packages

Essence Of Tamil Nadu

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Chettinad - Madurai - Pollachi - Mettupalayam - Ooty
Tourist Attractions: Government Museum - National Art Gallery - Santhome Cathedral - Kapaleeswarar temple - Marina beach - Varadharaja Perumal Temple - Ekambareswarar Temple - Five Rathas - Shore Temple - Arjuna”s Penance - Sri Aurobindo ashram - AuroVille - Gangaikondacholapuram - Darasuram Temples - Brihadeeswara temple - Sri Ranganatha temple - Meenakshi Amman Temple - Azhiyar Dam - Topslip - Anamalai wild life Sanctuary - Parambikulam dam & National Park - Ooty hill station
Day 1: Arrive Chennai
Details

On arrival at Chennai International Airport, met and transferred to your hotel.

Chennai the fourth largest city of India and is the Capital of Tamilnadu. This is a major commercial centre of South India. This city has an interesting flair of South Indian Art, Architecture, Music, Dance & festivals with rich culture.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 2: Sightseeing of Chennai
Details

Government Museum, National Art Gallery, Fort St George, Santhome Cathedral, Kapaleeswarar temple & Marina beach are the main attractions. Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 3: Transfer to Mahabalipuram enroute Kanchipuram
Details

Kanchipuram temple city is located 80km southwest of Chennai. This city houses Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple and Kumarakottam Temple, which are some of major Hindu temples in the state.

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) was the major seaport of Pallava dynasty. The Monuments here are listed as the world heritage monuments by UNESCO. Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

140 kms 3 hr.

Day 4: Sightseeing of Mahabalipuram
Details

Main sightseeing places are Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Arjuna”s Penance, Mahishamardini Mandapa & Varaha mandapa. Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 5: Transfer to Pondicherry
Details

Drive to Puducherry (Pondicherry) & sightseeing of Pondicherry - Overnight in Pondicherry.

Pondicherry was a French Colony until 1954 and still continues the old charm. The main attractions are Sri Aurobindo ashram & AuroVille.

Distance

100 kms 2 hr.

Day 6: Transfer to Tanjore enroute visiting temples
Details

Visit to Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram Temples, both of which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. Overnight in Tanjore.

Distance

220 kms 5 hr.

Day 7: Sightseeing of Tanjore
Details

Tanjore was the capital of Chola dynasty. The Brihadeeswara temple, Royal palace & Saraswathimahal library are the main attractions in this part. Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 8: Transfer to Chettinad Via Trichy - Overnight in Chettinad
Details

Geographically Trichy is located in the middle of Tamil nadu. This city has a well built character from the long history (Chola, Pallava, Pandya dynasties).
Sri Ranganatha temple & Rockfort temple are the main places.

Chettinad is well known for its Local Cuisine, Architecture & religious temples.

Distance

60 kms 1 hr.

Day 9: Transfer to Madurai & Sightseeing
Details

Madurai is one of the oldest cities in Tamilnadu which claims the soul of Tamilnadu as well.

Meenakshi Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Puthumandapa & Art Museum are main attractions in this city. Overnight at hotel.

Distance

75 kms 1.5 hr.

Day 10: Transfer to Pollachi
Details

Pollachi is a very popular Marketplace, with large markets for jaggery and vegetables and is also considered to be South India's biggest Cattle market - Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

200 kms 4 hr.

Day 11: In Pollachi
Details

Azhiyar Dam, Valparai, Topslip, Anamalai wild life Sanctuary, Parambikulam dam & National Park, Sholayar dam & Thirumurthy Hills are the attractions near to this area. Overnight a Hotel.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 12: Transfer to Mettupalayam or Kurumbadi
Details

This down town is just a stop over to catch next day’s Mountain Railway - Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

110 kms 2.5 hr.

Day 13: Early morning Transfer to Railway station for the Mountain Railway to Ooty
Details

Ooty is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Originally occupied by the Todas, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. This hill station is also known as Queen of Hill Stations.

After noon sightseeing of Ooty - Overnight at Hotel.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 14: Transfer to Mettupalayam
Details

Transfer in the evening to railway station at Mettupalayam to catch Overnight Train to Chennai

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 15: Arrive Chennai
Details

On arrival at Chennai raiway Station, met & transfer to Hotel near to the airport.

Distance

No limit No limit

Day 16: Departure
Details

Transfer to International airport to catch the flight to Home Town.

Distance

No limit No limit

We are here ...

* Please fill the mandatory fields to serve you better

Click here to go to top..