Timeless Tamil Nadu
Destinations: Chennai(1) - Mahabalipuram(2) - Pondicherry(2) - Tanjore(1) - Madurai(2) - Rameswaram(1)
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Highlights
- Chennai City Tour covering Fort St George, Marina Beach, Santhome Church and Mylapore temple.
- Mahabalipuram UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Explore Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry
- Visit Auroville with Solar Kitchen lunch
- Visit to World Heritage Site of Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore and Palace
- Chettinad Mansions and handicrafts
- Visit Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and foodies tour
- Ramanathaswamy temple and Dhanushkodi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Chennai - Visit Fort St. George, Marina Beach, Santhome Church, and Mylapore Temple. Overnight in Chennai.
Day 2-3: Explore Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai. Proceed to Mahabalipuram for UNESCO sites. Leisure and local exploration. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 4-5: Drive to Pondicherry - Explore French & Tamil Quarters, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, and Solar Kitchen lunch. Overnight in Pondicherry.
Day 6: Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Airavatesvara Temple en route to Tanjore. Explore Brihadeeswarar Temple. Overnight in Tanjore.
Day 7-8: Visit Chettinad Mansions, Athangudi tiles workshop, and local markets in Karaikudi. Overnight in Karaikudi.
Day 9-10: Explore Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, and local cuisine in Madurai. Overnight in Madurai.
Day 11: Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple and Dhanushkodi in Rameswaram. Overnight in Rameswaram.
Day 12: Return to Madurai for final sightseeing/shopping. Departure from Madurai.