6-Day Tamil Nadu Cultural Tour from Chennai via Pondicherry and Madurai

6 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Take a 6-day culture and sightseeing tour through Tamil Nadu to experience the rich heritage of South India. Visit Pondicherry, Kumbakonam, Trichy, and Madurai...

Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Luxury · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Pondicherry, Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore, Kumbakonam, Mahabalipuram, Chidambaram · Languages: English

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What's Included

Services of a Tamil Nadu tour guide
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
5 breakfast meals
Accommodation for 5 nights and 6 days on a double-sharing basis
All transfers, excursions, and sightseeing as per the itinerary by private car in the luxury package
Children below 5 years of age who share a bed with their parents will not be charged
Parking and all transport-related expenses, including driver's services
All toll taxes, parking fees, fuel, and driver's allowances
Welcome drink on arrival
All transport- and hotel-related taxes
GST and all government taxes
A 24-hour helpline
Assistance on arrival

Not Included

Airfare/train fare
Charges for guides and entrance fees at monuments
Camera charges, jeep safari, camel rides, or elephant rides
Expenses of a personal nature, such as tips and telephone calls
Any other item not specified in the package inclusions
A supplement would be applicable for single occupancy

Itinerary

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Day 01

Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram

After getting picked up from your accommodation in Chennai, proceed towards Pondicherry with a stop at Mahabalipuram. On reaching Pondicherry, tour the following sites:Aravind Ashram: the flourishing ashram of a spiritual community of Shri Aurobindo's disciples that started out with just 12 people.Manakulavinayakar: a popular pilgrimage site located in the heart of Pondicherry, built in honour of Lord Ganesha. Aravind Ashram: the flourishing ashram of a spiritual community of Shri Aurobindo's disciples that started out with just 12 people. Manakulavinayakar: a popular pilgrimage site located in the heart of Pondicherry, built in honour of Lord Ganesha. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
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Day 02

Pondicherry to Kumbakonam via Chidambaram

After breakfast, set out from Pondicherry towards Kumbakonam, driving along a scenic route. On reaching Kumbakonam, visit the Navagraha temple. This is, in actuality, a set of nine temples, each dedicated to a different planetary deity. The presiding deity in most of these temples is Lord Shiva. After the tour, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
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Day 03

Temple Tour in Kumbakonam

Today, visit some of the other temples in Kumbakonam with your tour guide and driver, as time permits. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
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Day 04

Kumbakonam to Trichy via Tanjore

After breakfast, check out from Kumbakonam and head to Trichy with a stop at Tanjore, now known as Thanjavur, an important centre of art, culture, and heritage in South India. On reaching Trichy, a place considered to be the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Trichy.
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Day 05

Trichy and Srirangam to Madurai

Drive from Trichy to Srirangam, a beautiful river island bounded by the Kaveri Lake. Then proceed to Madurai, where you will have a sightseeing tour in the evening. Recognised as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, Madurai is an ancient city located on the Vaigai River. The Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its 14 colourful gopurams (gateway towers), is a sight to behold. Overnight stay in Madurai.
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Day 06

Departure from Madurai

There will be no sightseeing on this day. You will be dropped off at the airport or railway station for your onward journey.