SOUTHERN SPLENDORS
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Pondicherry – Trichy – Madurai
06 Nights / 07 Days
Day 1: Chennai – Mahabalipuram
Arrive in Chennai, transfer to Mahabalipuram (55 kms / 1.5 hrs) the former capital of the Pallava Kings. Later this afternoon, visit the magnificent Shore temples of Mahabalipuram built in the seventh century. Stay overnight.
Day 2: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
This morning, visit Kanchipuram and the Kailshnatha Temple. The afternoon is at leisure to shop for the famous Kanchipuram silk sarees & fabrics. Stay overnight.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Proceed to Pondicherry (134 kms / 3 hrs), the colonial capital of the French in India since the 17th century. Afternoon, visit the Aurobindo Ashram, also visit Auroville, the planned city of the new world. Stay overnight.
Day 4: Pondicherry – Trichy
Today, you will proceed to Trichy by road (203 kms / 4-5 hrs) enroute you will visit the Nataraja temple at Chidambaram dedicated to the dancing Lord Shiva, later you will stop at Tanjore to visit the famous Brihadeshwara temple. Stay overnight.
Day 5: Trichy – Madurai
This morning, you will visit the famous Rock Fort and the Srirangam Island, a living example of the ancient temple towns of the south. You will then proceed to Madurai (142 kms / 3 hrs). This evening take visit to the Meenakshi Temple for the Aarti ceremony. Stay overnight.
Day 6: Madurai
This morning proceed on a full days excursion to Rameshwaram. Stay overnight.
Day 7: Depart Madurai
Transfer to airport / railway station. Tour ends with sweet memories…
Note: Trip cost depends on your group size, travel period and your specific tour needs. Please contact us or send us an enquiry for availability and most updated price.
