Mahabalipuram Mamallapuram Pondicherry Tanjore & Madurai

Tamil Nadu Tour Package 05

Day – 01 Chennai Arrival

Greet and meet on arrival at Chennai airport , proceed to hotel check in hotel, refresh and later visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Colourful Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Shiva, established in the 7th century & later rebuilt, Vivekananda Illam , Former ice store where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897, now a permanent exhibition on his life then the Government museum, Fort museum, drive past Marina Beach, San Thome Church and later return to hotel and Overnight at Hotel.

Optional places you can also visit if you are staying one more night
Guindy National Park, Anna Zoological park, Dakshinachitra (On the way to Mahabalipuram), Theosophical Society, Better spot for Shopping is T Nagar.

Day – 02 Chennai – Mahabalipuram 60 Kms – 1 Hrs Drive

After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Mahabalipuram, arrival and have full day sightseeing of Mahabalipuram including visit of Five Rathas, Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pal lava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple located on a hill, near a lighthouse, along with other caves in Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram lighthouse, Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore temple, Beach and later return to the Hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Day – 03 – Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry ( 90 Kms -2 Hrs drive)

After breakfast check out hotel to Pondicherry, a beautiful drive in ECR reach at Pondicherry, arrival at Pondicherry check in hotel and later proceed to the full day sightseeing of Pondicherry including, Matrimandir The Matrimandir is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, situated at the centre of Auroville initiated by The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville: The City of Dawn, Arikamedu – Former Chola Port city, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pondicherry, Promenade Beach, Shri Aurobindo ashram and later drive back to Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.

Optional activities which may be interesting at Pondicherry
Sunbathe on a sun-kissed day @ Serenity Beach Try the numerous Water Activities @ Paradise Beach and Karaikal Beach Scuba Diving

Day – 04 – Pondicherry- Chidhambaram-Gangaikonda Cholapauram- Tanjore ( 195 kms – 4 hrs drive)

After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Tanjore via visiting Chidambaram visiting the Nataraja Temple 1,000-year-old sacred site devoted to Shiva with 4 separate 7-storey towers around a central temple, Proceed to gangaikondacholapuram is a town whose origin trace to medieval India and which was the capital of the Cholas for king Rajendra Chola, and the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva Later to Darasuram visit the Airavateswara temple constructed by the Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century AD. The temple is a recognised UNESCO World Heritage monument, arrival at Tanjore check in hotel and Overnight at Hotel.

Day – 05 – Tanjore-Trichy-Madurai ( 210 kms – 4 Hrs drive)

After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to the Morning sightseeing of Tanjore including Brihadisvara Temple, Brihadeeswarar temple, which is dedicated to Shiva, was built by Raja Raja Chola I. The construction was completed in 1010 which it means that the temple is more than 1000 years old and it is one of the best example of the Chola architecture, The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjoreregion from 1674 to 1855, Its bronzes and handicrafts make Thanjavur one of the highlights of a visit of the South. It is also famous for its silk, one of the best of India and later drive to Trichy Arrival at Trichy visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple, yet another flight leads to the temple of Lord Shiva. The ascent is climaxed by magnificent view of the sacred Kaveri River. Visit Srirangam a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which contains within its walls a bazaar, Drive to Madurai arrival at Madurai Check in Hotel and Overnight at Hotel.

Optional Visit
Can Visit the Meenakshi Temple at Madurai for Night Ceromony It is of Meenakshi temple which is also used in local Tamil language as Palliyarai, palli denotes resting, and yarai means sanctum sanctorum.

Day – 06 – Madurai- Departure

After breakfast Check out hotel and later proceed to the full day sightseeing of Madurai including the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams, rising high above the surrounding country side. Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in the Indo-Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches and Drive to Madurai airport- end of the services.

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Hotels Incorporated:
Place	STD	3*	4*
Chennai	Pearl Hotel	Benzz Park	Residency Towers
Mahabalipuram	Mamalla Inn	Sea Breeze	Grand Bay Resort
Pondicherry	Green palace	Grand Serenaa	Hotel Shenbaga
Tanjore	Abis Inn	Hotel Gnanam	Hotel Sangam
Madurai	Rio Grande	Hotel Astoria	J C Residency

Note: Cost per Person on Breakfast Basis ( Valid Till March 2020 except Black Out Dates )

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Cost per pax on Breakfast Basis
Pax	Total Rooms	Standard Hotel	3 Star Hotel	4 Star Hotel	Vehicle	Seating
2	1	15,590	17,790	22,590	Etios/Dzire	4+1
4	2	12,190	14,390	19,190	Lodgy /innova	6+1
6	3	10,190	12,290	17,190	Lodgy /innova	6+1
8	4	9,290	11,390	16,290	Tempo 12 Seat	12+1
10	5	8,590	10,790	15,590	Tempo 12 Seat	12+1
12	6	8,190	10,390	15,190	Tempo 12 Seat	12+1
Extra bed		3,990	5,190	7,690	....	....

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Inclusions

•  Assistance on arrival by Trained executive or Driver
•  Accommodation on Double/Twin sharing basis
•  Daily Breakfast (Buffet or Set Menu)
•  Transport as per itinerary (Commercial/Union Approved) with all expenses paid for first visit
•  Driver Allowance
•  Toll Taxes and Parking for First Visit
•  State taxes
•  Fuel
•  All the currently applicable taxes
•  Duty Manager available on mob 24 hrs during tour duration for emergency
•  Assurance of best holiday experience
•  All Transport Taxes, Driver Allowances, Hotel Taxes and Misc. Taxes

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Exclusions

•  Any expenses incurred due to Exigencies.
•  Travel Insurance
•  Monument / Camera fees/ Entry Fee / Activity Charges
•  Any personal expenses like laundry, shopping, tips etc.
•  Air & Train fair
•  Heater charges per night
•  Any adventure activities

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Remarks:

•  All taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, etc are as applicable on date. Any future hike on same would be charged extra.
•  The above rates are valid till 31 March 17 (Apart from Long weekend & festive period (Diwali, Holi, X-Mas, New Year / Dussehra etc).
•  The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings.
•  We shall proceed with your booking once we receive the payment from you & if we are not able to get the original hotels, shall provide equivalent / alternative hotels.
•  hotel check in / Check out time 1400 / 1000hrs

• ^*Price Valid on regular travel dates.