Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry
Tamilnadu
Mahabalipuram, Rameshwaram, Bruhadeshwar & a window to France!
Best Season to visit:
November to Mid-March
Airports:
Chennai, Madurai Coimbatore
Languages spoken:
Tamil, Telugu
Main Festivals to Visit:
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Pongal
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Thiruvaiyaru Festival
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Thaipusam
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Natyanjali Dance Festival
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Mahamaham
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Tamil New Year’s Day
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Karthigai Deepam
Major Tourist Destinations:
Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Mudumalai, Dhanushkodi, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Rameshwaram
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Chennai- Mahabalipuram
Day 02: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Day 03: Pondicherry- Auroville
Day 04: Pondichery- Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Day 05: Thanjavur and Kumbakonam
Day 06: Thanjavur - Chettinadu.
Day 07: Thanjavur - Madurai
Day 08: Departure
Meet & Greet on arrival at Chennai Railway Station / Airport. Proceed to Mahabalipuram. En route its visit Crocodile Farm and Dakshinachitra (Craft village). Visit Shore Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site) and other heritage sites (Pancha Ratha, Varaha Cave Temple, Tiger Cave, Krishna Mandapam, Balancing rock, and Arjuna's Penance in the evening.
After breakfast transfer Proceed to Pondicherry (100 kms - 2.5 hours). In the evening enjoy a walk on the french quarters heritage area of Pondicherry and the promenade in the evening.
Stay at Pondicherry.
After breakfast transfer Proceed for the first half of sightseeing in and around Pondicherry town which includes Aurobindo Ashram, Ashram's handmade paper factory, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Manakula Vinayagar Koil, Pondicherry Museum, the Botanical Gardens, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. In the Afternoon visit the Auroville commune (15 km North of Pondicherry). Matrimandir at the commune is a renowned architectural masterpiece. In the evening visit the Anglo-French Textiles showroom for shopping.
Stay at Pondicherry.
Proceed to Thanjavur via Chidambaram (58 kms). Chidambaram is home to Nataraja Temple (a 17th-century temple renowned for its architectural and religious significance) and a major pilgrim center. Evening visit Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, a Chola Period (9th - 13th century) Temple and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Stay at Thanjavur.
After breakfast visit Vijayanagar fort a 16th-century fort. Inside the fort are the Tanjore Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswathi Mahal Library and Art Gallery having a collection of sculptures and paintings after which go for an excursion to Kumbakonam (41 km) to visit Adi Kumbeswara Temple, Darasuram temple and other temples of Kumbakonam, which not only have architectural significance but also are pilgrim centers on their own.
Thanjavur to Kanadukathan (100 kms - 2.5 hrs). Kanadukathan is a heritage village of Chettiars of Chettinadu. After arriving go for a heritage walk. Stay in one of the heritage-type hotels and enjoy ethnic cuisine. Visit Thirumayam Fort.
After breakfast Proceed to Madurai (95 km - 2.5 hrs). Visit the Meenakshi Temple complex at Madurai. visit Aarupadaiveedu Temples, Gandhi Museum
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Jaipur Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.
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