Start a half a day tour visiting Fort St. George, completed in 1653 and today filled with reminders of the past, including St. Mary’s, the first church consecrated on Indian soil.
Later visit the National Art Gallery has many excellent bronzes including the famous Chola period bronze Nataraja, the God Shiva, in the cosmic dance pose, then visit the Government Museum (closed on Fridays) which contains sculpture and architecture produced by the Dravidian dynasties.
Drive along the Marina Beach , Asia ‘s largest beach .
Visit San Thome Basilica - the culmination of the enduring legend of Thomas Didymus, the apostle who doubted and who is believed to have lived and preached on Mylapore’s shores, last visit Mylapore Kapaleshwara temple.
Later, return and drop off at your hotel.
| Number of Pax | Rates per Person (INR) |
|---|---|
| 01 Pax | INR 3,400 + 5% GST (USD 40) |
| 02 Pax | INR 1,700 + 5% GST (USD 20) |
| 03 – 05 Pax | INR 1,500 + 5% GST (USD 18) |
| 06 – 09 Pax | INR 1,000 + 5% GST (USD 13) |
| Number of Pax | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|
| 01 – 02 Pax | AC Etios / AC Swift Dzire |
| 03 – 04 Pax | AC Innova |
| 05 – 09 Pax | AC Tempo Traveller (11 Seater) |
Kanchipuram known as the Golden City is one of the seven holy cities of India. It was the capital of the major Dravidian kingdoms (Pallava, Chola). There are no fewer than 125 temples.
The town now has 200,000 inhabitants and its economy is based on tourism and silk weavers who made his reputation in the field. The two main currents of Hinduism, Shaivism and Vishnuism are represented equally.
During the visit, you can admire the temples of Ekambareshwasar, Kailashnathar and Vaikunthaperumal.
| Number of Pax | Rates per Person (INR) |
|---|---|
| 01 -02 Pax | INR 5,000 + 5% GST (USD 60) |
| 03 – 05 Pax | INR 3,000 + 5% GST (USD 35) |
| 06 – 09 Pax | INR 1,900 + 5% GST (USD 23) |
| Number of Pax | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|
| 01 – 02 Pax | AC Etios / AC Swift Dzire |
| 03 – 05 Pax | AC Innova |
| 06 – 09 Pax | AC Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) |
Mahabalipuram - A beautiful beach which consists of a the tiny village by the sea in which all else is dwarfed by a dream world of awesome Tamil art, an open air museum of sculpture in living rock.
The piece de resistance is Arjuna’s Penance or the Descent of the Ganga, the world’s largest bas-relief, 764 ft. by 288 ft. (27m by 9m).
It is a beautiful composition of hundreds of celestial beings, human and animals all hurrying to a natural rock cleft that divides the giant stone. The best known landmark of Mahabalipuram, is the Shore Temple which has stood by the sea for 12 centuries. Its twin spires are pure poetry in granite.
| Number of Pax | Rates per Person (INR) |
|---|---|
| 01 - 02 Pax | INR 5,000 + 5% GST (USD 60) |
| 03 - 05 Pax | INR 3,000 + 5% GST (USD 35) |
| 06 – 09 Pax | INR 1,900 + 5% GST (USD 23) |
| Number of Pax | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|
| 01 – 02 Pax | AC Etios / AC Swift Dzire |
| 03 – 05 Pax | AC Innova Crysta |
| 06 – 09 Pax | AC Tempo Traveller (12 Seater) |
Chennai - Mamallapuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai
(55 Kms / 1.5 Hrs + 95 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Pickup from Chennai hotel and drive to Pondicherry, en-route visiting Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) - a UNESCO World Heritage site and open-air museum of Tamil rock-cut architecture.
Highlights include Arjuna’s Penance, the world’s largest bas-relief, and the iconic Shore Temple standing by the sea for over 12 centuries.
Later drive to Pondicherry and proceed for sightseeing including Raj Niwas, Government Park, Romain Rolland Library, Pondicherry Museum and Notre Dame des Anges Church.
Overnight at hotel in Pondicherry
(65 Kms / 1.5 Hrs + 110 Kms / 3 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram, a major pilgrimage center renowned for the Nataraja Temple, an outstanding example of Dravidian architecture covering 40 acres.
The temple complex features four towering gopurams, halls of sculptural brilliance, and the famed depiction of Shiva as the cosmic dancer.
Later proceed to Tanjore (Thanjavur), the former capital of the Chola Empire. Visit the majestic Brihadeeswara Temple and the historic Saraswati Mahal Library.
Overnight at hotel in Tanjore
(65 Kms / 2 Hrs + 140 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)
After breakfast, visit Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), an ancient city with a rich historical legacy.
Visit the magnificent Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam - one of the largest functioning temple complexes in the world with seven concentric walls.
Later drive to Madurai and proceed for sightseeing including the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple and the Tirumala Nayak Palace.
Overnight at hotel in Madurai
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and transfer to Madurai Airport.
| Number of Pax | Rates per Person |
|---|---|
| 01 Pax | USD 950 + 5% GST In SGL room |
| 02 Pax | USD 525 + 5% GST on sharing DBL room |
| 04 Pax | USD 390 + 5% GST on sharing DBL room |
| 30 Pax | USD 285+ 5% GST on sharing DBL room // SGL room supplement – USD 475 + 5% GST |
| Number of Pax | Rates per Person |
|---|---|
| 01 Pax | AC Etios or AC Swift Dzire |
| 02 Pax | AC Innova |
| 04 Pax | AC Tempo Traveller (09 seats) |
| 30 Pax | AC Coach (35 Seats) |
| Hotel Name | City | Room Category | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaise De Mahe | Pondicherry | Superior Room | 01 |
| Svatma | Tanjore | Millennium Deluxe | 01 |
| Courtyard Marriott | Madurai | Deluxe Room | 01 |