Tour Duration : ( 05 Nights / 06 Days )
Destinations Covered : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Sawamimalai - Tanjore
Day 1: Chennai
On arrival at Chennai airport, meet and transfer to hotel. After that sightseeing tour of Chennai,the major tourist attractions in Chennai include the Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple and the National Art Gallery.In the evening visit the beautiful Marina. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (60 km / 1 hrs)
In the morning leave for Mahabalipuram via. Kanchipuram. The major Kanchipuram tourist attractions include visits to the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakkiswarar Temple. Then resume with your drive to Mahabalipuram.This 7th century former port city is famous for its rock-cut shore temples. On arrival, check-in at one our listed hotels.The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (95 km / 2 hrs)
After breakfast, move out on a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. The major attractions to visit include the Shore and the Five Ratha temples, Arjuna’s Penance and the Tiger caves. After that leave for Pondicherry, as on reaching Pondicherry, check-in at hotel. Rest and relax for the day.In the evening you may take a leisurely walk to the local market of Pondicherry. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Pondicherry –Swamimalai (135 km / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, set out to explore the Pondicherry for its diverse attractions like the coastline of 32 Kms, palm-fringed beaches, backwaters and fishing villages. Afternoon leave for visit Aurbindo Ashram and Auroville,after that drive to Swamimalai, Stop midway to visit Chidambaram, and GangaikondaCholapuram.On reaching Swamimalai, transfer to one of our listed hotels. Later in the day visit the SwamimalaiMurugan Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Swamimalai - Tanjore
After breakfast head straight to Tanjore. Tanjore is known as the city of temples as it has many famous temples in and around the city including the Navagraha temples. On reaching Tanjore, check-in at one of our listed hotels.After resting for a while, set out on a guided city tour of Tanjore including major tourist destinations like the Vijayanagar Fort, Shiva Ganga Garden, Aalangudi temple, Brahadeshwara temple and the Chandra Bagawan Temple. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6: Tanjore –Madurai drop (175 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel and get transferred to the Madurai airport to go aboard a flight for your onward destination.