Explore Tamil Nadu (South India)

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This tour company arranged a very 13-day trip for my friend and I to tour different places in South India. They were able to accommodate the places we wanted to see in South India (Tamil Nadu). They arranged nice hotels for us to stay in, had a nice safe driver who drove us to places we wanted to see, and arranged an overnight stay on the houseboat. Everything was well arranged and someone from the company was checking with us daily to see how out trip was panning out, and if we were enjoying our trip. My friend and I enjoyed our stay in the hotels they had chosen for us, and I would use them again if I plan to travel to India again, and would definitely recommend them to friends.

Usha | Traveled in June

5 - Excellent

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11 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

10 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Chennai, India

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Highlights

Pay a visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry

See the unique Rockfort Temple in Trichy

Explore Thanjavur, the erstwhile capital of the Chola Dynasty

Visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India

Itinerary

Tamil Nadu has a lot to offer in terms of cultural heritage and architectural beauty, specially so since this area has been under the rule of some of India's most famous dynasties like the Pandya, Chola and Chera. Book this 11-day tour and cover prominent cities of Tamil Nadu, such as Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Chettinad and Madurai.

Starting from Chennai, where we will pick you up on arrival at the airport, this tour will take you through Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and Chettinad before coming to an end in Madurai. Discover some of Tamil Nadu's world heritage sites. Admire ancient culture, see stunning temples and feast upon masterpieces of art and architecture during this tour.

Stay in 3-star hotels or similar during the tour. Please note that entrance fees to the monuments mentioned on the itinerary as well as domestic flight tickets are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.

day 1Arrive at Chennai Airport & transfer to Mahabalipuram

Land in an ancient South Indian city, Chennai, and meet our representatives at the airport. They will drive you to your hotel in Mahabalipuram. You are free for the rest of the day.

day 2Mahabalipuram sightseeing tour

day 3Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

day 4Pondicherry sightseeing tour

day 5Pondicherry - Thanjavur

day 6Thanjavur - Trichy - Thanjavur

day 7Thanjavur – Chettinad

day 8Chettinad - Madurai

day 9Madurai sightseeing tour

day 10Madurai - Chennai (by flight)

day 11Chennai departure

What's Included

10 breakfasts

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel or similar (twin room category)

Pickup and drop off. All transfers and sightseeing tours by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver

English-speaking local guides in Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Trichy, Chettinad, Madurai and Chennai

Bullock Cart Ride in Chettinad

One mineral water bottle per person per day

All applicable taxes including GST

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