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Day 01 : Arrive Chennai – Airport Transfer to hotel
Scheduled arrive in Chennai Airport; meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 02 : Chennai – full Day Sightseeing
Scheduled arrive Chennai Airport; meet our representative and proceed for Chennai Sightseeing including Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswar Temple and Marina Beach. Rest of time free for shopping/ Leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 03 : Chennai – Pondicherry (130 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
This morning Pick up from Chennai Hotel / residence and depart for Pondicherry. On reaching check in hotel. Post fresh up explore the union territory city of Pondicherry is one of the seven union territories of India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India which showcase the systematic town planning and well planned French styled buildings. It is quite fascinating destination due to many beaches, churches and renowned Ashram etc. Start the city tour and visit the places including the famous Aurobindo’s Ashram; located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurobindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville- a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Rest of time spends in the beaches. Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 04 : Pondicherry – Tanjore (250 Kms)
Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Tanjore. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Post fresh up explore city which was the capital of the ancient state ruled by the Cholas. Tanjore is popular for its temples and paintings. Visit the famous Brihadeeswarar temple housing a huge Shiva lingam and a stone sculpture of the Nandi bull. Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in Hotel
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Day 05 : Tanjore – Velankanni (100 Kms, 3 hrs drive)
Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Velankanni. On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up visit Star Church for Our Lady of Vailankanni. Proceed to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Popularly known as the ‘Lourdes of the East’, this is where most miracles of Mother Mary have been witnessed. Spend the latter before the day soaking in the tranquility and serenity of the place at the Velankanni Beach. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 06 : Velankani – Rameshwaram (250 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)
Post breakfast at hotel depart for Rameswaram. The presiding deity here is in the form of Linga with name of Sriramanatha swamy temple. It is one of the twelve jyotirlingas. The Grandest part of the temple is the 1219m pillard corridor consisting of 3.6m high granite pillars, rich carved and well proportioned. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. After some rest, proceed for Rameshwaram via Tanjore is an important pilgrim tourist destination just equivalent to Benaras (K asi). The presiding deity here is in the form of Linga with name of Sriramanatha swamy temple. It is one of the twelve jyotirlingas. The Grandest part of the temple is the 1219m pillared corridor consisting of 3.6m high granite pillars, rich carved and well proportioned. Visit Ra Ramanathswamy temple manathswamy temple, Sita Kund &Rama’sbridge etc. Overnight stay at Hotel
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Day 07 : Ramehswaram – Kanyakumari (350 Kms)
After breakfast at hotel drive for Kanyakumari, located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula is the confluence of three large oceans such as Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean & Arabian Sea. It is one the best tourist destination in India and increasingly gaining importance due to its enchanting natural beauty and seashore. On reaching visit Kanyakumari Temple – dedicated to Kanyakumari, the manifestation of the universal mother as a young maiden bride, followed by Vivekananda rock memorial by ferry boat ride (own cost) and Gandhi Mandapam – built to honour one of the greatest Indian leader – Mahatma Gandhi. Evening enjoy sunset view along the Coast. Back to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 08 : : Kanyakumari – Madurai (180 Kms)
Post breakfast at hotel check out and depart for Madurai. On reaching explore the temple town which is a 2,600 years old famous temple town of south India. Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, Mariamman Teppakulam (Great Tank). Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 09 : Madurai – Kodaikanal (120 Kms, 3.5 Hrs drive)
Post breakfast at hotel drive to Kodaikanal is one of the best hill station towns in the state of Tamilnadu. It is also referred as Princess of Hill Stations. In the Afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Rest of time take rest and relax. Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 10 : Kodaikanal – Sightseeing
Post morning breakfast in the hotel proceed for full day sightseeing including Coakers Walk, Dolphin Nose,Upper Lake View, Moiré Point, Green Valley View (suicide point) ,Pine Forest, 500 years old Tree, Pillar Rock, Pambar Falls ,Shopping Place and Golf Course etc. You can take Boat ride in Kodai Lake at own cost. Back to Hotel Overnight stay.
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Day 11 : Kodaikanal – Trichy (140 Kms, 4Hrs drive)
Take breakfast at hotel depart for Trichy. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel. Later enjoy the sightseeing tour of the small town – Trichy visiting Rock Fort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temples and Sri Jambukeshwara Temple etc. Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 12 : Trichy – Chidambaram - Mahabalipuram (250Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Post breakfast at hotel to Chidambaram. On reaching explore Chidambaram - which is a major pilgrimage site for Shaivites as well as Vaishnavites, where one of the holiest and most ancient temples of Hinduism, the Chidambaram temple is located. Visit Chidambaram Temple which is dedicated to Lord Siva and his form of the Cosmic Dancer – Nataraja. Later depart for Mahabalipuram. Late evening arrive and check into hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 13 : Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Chennai (150Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Post morning breakfast explores the ancient historic town which flourished too much in the ancient time due to trade by sea port. The city was largely developed by the Pallava King Narshimhavarman in the 07thCentaury AD. The mandapa or pavilions and the rathas or shrines shaped as temple chariots were hewn from the granite rock face, while the famed Shore Temple, erected half a century later, was built from dressed stone. What makes Mamallapuram so culturally resonant are the influences it absorbs and disseminates. The Shore Temple includes many base reliefs, including one 100 ft. long and 45 ft. high, carved out of granite. The modern city of Mahabalipuram was established by the British Raj in 1827. Enjoy the sightseeing including Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas (five Chariots), Tiger Cave & Varaha Temples etc. Later in the afternoon depart for Chennai via Kanchipuram. Following 1.5 Hrs drive arrive Kanchipuram and enjoy local sightseeing visiting the popular temples including Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, the Vardarajanperumal Temple etc. In the afternoon arrive Chennai and check into hotel.Rest of time free at leisure. Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Day 14 : Chennai – Free & Easy / Shopping
Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure / own activities. Overnight stay in hotel.
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Day 15 : Chennai / Airport departure .
Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until depart for Airport to board the flight for onward destination. Tour Ends with happy memories.
