Day 1 : Arrive Chennai (Madras)
Arrive -Madras. Transfer to hotel. night in hotel.
Day 2 : Chenai
After taking rest, visit the city to feel the
atmosphere of South India. Madras has been the first
capital of the British Raj. Today it is the capital of
the Tamil Nadu state. You will discover St Mary
church, the oldest Anglican church in Asia, and a
fascinating museum, especially the bronze hall.
Evening stroll on shore of Bay of Bengal on the long
stretch of sandy Marina beach, that’s the right place
to lost in the colourful Indian ambiance. Night in
hotel.
Day 3 -4 : Chennai – Tirupathi (190 Km - 4h30)
Morning drive to Tirupathi. After check in at hotel,
you will visit Thirumala Balaji temple and Thiruchanur
Alarmelu manga temple. Over night stay in Tirupathi.
Tirupati, the holy city is located in the
south-eastern part of Andhra Pradesh, in Chittoor
district. Known as the abode of the Hindu god 'Venkateshwara',
Tirupati is famous for the Venkateswara temple in the
sacred Tirumala hills at an elevation of 860m. One of
the most important pilgrimage centres in
India
the temple draws millions of pilgrims and is believed
to be the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world.
Tirupati town itself has several temples and is famous
for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols. Other
attractions are
Sri Varahaswami Temple, Teerthams in Tirumala, Sri
Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor,
Over night stay in Tirupathi.
Day 5 :
Tirupathi
to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
210 Km.
Kanchipuram is famous for its Kailash Nath temple, the
first Dravidian temple and the 59 meter high
Akambaranatyh temple which has been built by Pallawas
from 6th to 8th century, and
extended by Chollas. The most recent part of the wall
has been added by Vijay Nagar 500 years ago. Evening
check in hotel.
Day 6 : Mahabalipuram
It is a small village on the shore of Bay of Bengal,
with somptuous rock carved temples belonging to the
World Patrimonial. We will discover the very huge
carved relief representing Ganga descending on Earth,
beautiful temples, the Rathas – big stone carved
chariots. We will have a stroll in the village or late
afternoon, discover the fishermen coming back from
fishing. Night in the hotel.
Day 7 : Mahabalipuram to Pondichery , 110 km.
A 110 km drive, 2h30, will bring you to Pondichery,
small and charming city on the Bengal sea. It has been
the capital of the French territory until
1954. Visit of this former French territory whose
culture is still intact, where you will discover the
European atmosphere which remains there as well as the
big Bazar typically indian. Visit Sri Aurobindo
Ashram, Gandhi’s mark on the see shore, discover the
Bazar and Auroville, night in hotel.
Day 8 : Pondichery-Chidambaram Tanjore (238 kms)
Chidambaram is an important destination for followers
of the Hindu god Shiva and exponent of the fearsome,
frenzied Tandav Nritya or the dance of destruction. At
the centre of the town is the large
Natraj Temple
complex dedicated to Shiva as the divine
dancer or Natraj,
50 km from Chidambaram is
Gangaikondas
Cholapuram, at one time the capital of
the Chola kingdom. It has a Shiva temple that is noted
for its hugeness and the rich carvings on the walls of
demi-gods in dancing positions. A huge Nandi bull
guards the entrance, night in hotel at Tanjore
Day 9:
Tanjore
One of the most brilliant dynasty of South India, the
Cholas, have settled in Tanjore their capital. We will
visit the large Brihadishwara temple, a master piece
of the Dravidian art which belongs to the world
patrimonial. This 10th century temple
dedicated to Shiva is one of the rare ones which are
opened to the non Hindu people. Visit of the Tanjore
museum, with its admirable collection of bronzes.
Evening free, Night in a hotel.
Day 10:
Tanjore - Trichy (235 km - 4h)
Leave for Trichy located on the banks of the River
Kaveri. Visit famous Ranganath temple at Srirangam. On
arrival check in the hotel. Later visit the Rock Fort
Temple, Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple.
Night in hotel.
Day 11
: Trichy -Pudukkottai-Chettinad (133 km)
Pudukkottai has an interesting history.
Almost every king ruled this spot and they contributed
some thing or other to develop the town.
The Pandyas, Cholas, Pallavas, Haysalas, Nayakas are
notable personality who ruled Pudukkottai.
Due
to this there are many memorials in Pudukkottai.
It exceeds the culture and tradition of
India.Pudukkottai museum at Thirugokarnam is a
souvenir for the lover of arts.
Thirukattalai :
Thirukattalai is 5 km far east from Pudukottai. This
is the only temple in Pudukottai which reminds us the
ancient Chola's architectural pattern. Sundareswarar
Temple was built during Adhitha Cholan's period. The
temple has a shrine and mandap and around that are
seven temples for angels. The temple's terrace has
images of Thatchinamorrthi, Pitchadamoorthi, Varagan,
Vishnu and Brahma.
In Kodumballur are two temples namely Muvar Koil and
Musukundeshwarar Koil. This place witnessed many
historical wars.
Day 12 : Chettinad-Madurai (100 km)
After 4.30 hours driving, we reach Madurai. It is one
of the most extraordinary worship place in India, and
the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. Its gigantic temple is
dedicated to a female goddess Meenakshi, the goddess
with fish eyes. One can get lost while visiting number
of rooms and corridors, discovering the sumptuous
sculptured pillars : for sure the devotion of
architecture is deep and interesting. Night in hotel.
Day 13 : Madurai to Kodaikunal –120 km
Gift of the forest, A hill
station, at 2133 m in the Palani Hills, off-shoot of
the Western Ghat Mountain range which runs north-south
along the west coast of peninsular India. Kodaikanal
is in Tamilnadu state, bordering kerala.
Night in hotel.
Some important attractions are as famous church,
Christ the King Church”—again, a very Gothic and
solemn granite structure with stained glass windows
Bryant’s Park, named after the forest officer who
planned its layout around the turn of the century.
Fairy Falls,. Shenbaganur Museum, orchidariums with
more than 300 species of orchids is also located on
the premises of Sacred Heart College.
Day 14 : Kodaikunal to
Madras : 520 km
Evening reached at Chenai, rest at leisure, night in
hotel.
Day 15: Departure ,
As per flight schedule transfer to airport for
onward flight.
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Hotels medium class
Daily breakfast and Dinner only;
English speaking guide .
A/C , overland transport as per pax strength , Car
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Beverages , one meal ,
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