Mahabalipuram Mamallapuram Pondicherry Tanjore & Madurai

Tamil Nadu Tour Package 06

Day – 01 Chennai – Tirupathi ( 140 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)

Greet and meet on arrival and proceed to Tirupati, arrival at Tirupati check in at hotel. Later proceed to dharshan of world famous pilgrimage spot Tirumala which is 17 kms top of Seven hills, probably every Hindu in the world, Tirupati is the divine home of the Shri Tirumala Venkatachalapathi shrine, the largest of its kind and positively the most visited temple in the world.

Darshan tickets are available on the internet which should be pre-booked.
Optional places you can also visit if you are staying one more night
Aadhi Varaha Swami Temple, Dwagasthambam, Sri Venkateswara Museum, Chandragiri Fort & Most famous Temple Srikalahasthi

Day – 02 Tirupati- Via Vellore – Kanchipuram (185 Kms – 5 Hrs drive)

After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Vellore visit Golden Temple at Vellore The golden temple complex inside the Sripuram spiritual park is situated at the foot of a small range of green hills at Thirumalaikodi village, 8 km from Vellore and later to Kanchipuram arrival at Kanchipuram, check in hotel refresh and later proceed to visit temple of Kamakshi temple The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati, Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and later return to Hotel and overnight at Hotel.

Optional places you can also visit at Vellore
Ratnagiri Murugan temple, Vellore Fort Museum
Optional places you can also visit at Kanchipuram
Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchi Kudil

Day – 03 – Kanchipuram-Tiruvannamalai-Pondicherry ( 228 Kms – 4 Hrs drive)

After breakfast check out hotel to Pondicherry, Vis visiting Tiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple Hindu temples for Lord Shiva with 6 sculpted towers reaching up to 217-feet high & shrines, later proceed by road to Pondicherry arrival at Pondicherry check in hotel and later proceed to the 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-Tanjore ( 110 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 Tanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855, Its bronzes and handicrafts make Tanjavur 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 back to Tanjore and overnight at Hotel.

Day – 06 – Tanjavur – Chettinad-Madurai ( 185 Kms – 4 hrs drive)

After breakfast check out hotel and later depart Tanjore by surface for Madurai enroute visit Chettinad. Chettinad or Karaikudi is the land of Chettiars who ventured in to trading overseas at the turn of 20th Century. They traded with countries like Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia & Singapore. They built large mansions with many rooms since three generations lived together in one house. The Chettinad also has its own cuisine which is very famous. The cuisine has both vegetarian & non-vegetarian specialties which is very specific to the region, Visit Chettinad Mansion, the elaborately decorated, intricate design and unique feature of the Chettinad mansions makes them a must sea area of chettinad and visit Chettinad Palace: Built in accordance with Chettinad style of architecture, the Chettinad Palace was constructed for the royal Alagappa Chettiar in 1912. Stained glass, teak, tiles, granite and wrought iron work truly makes the Chettinad Palace a work of art, later proceed to Madurai by surface, on arrival visit 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. Check in hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Optional visits at Madurai – Need to Have at least 2 Days stay.
Alagar Koyil –Large, historic Hindu temple in scenic surrounds with elaborate carvings & sculptures.
Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Koodal Azhagar Temple Sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, featuring a tower covered with colourful idols.
Gandhi Museum
Thirupalkundram Murugan Temple
Athisyam – Theme Park

Day – 07 – Madurai – Airport drop

After breakfast check out hotel and later we transfer you to the Airport on time for your next journey home – End of the Services.

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Hotels Incorporated:
Place	Economy	Deluxe	3 Star
Tirupati	Kandy PLR	Raj Park	Marasa Sarovar
Kanchipuram	MM Hotel	MM Legacy	GRT Regency
Pondichery	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	20,390	22,490	25,290	Etios/Dzire	4+1
4	2	16,490	18,690	21,390	Lodgy /innova	6+1
6	3	13,390	15,490	18,290	Lodgy /innova	6+1
8	4	11,790	13,890	16,690	Tempo 12 Seat	12+1
10	5	10,790	12,990	15,690	Tempo 12 Seat	12+1
12	6	10,090	12,290	15,090	Tempo 12 Seat	12+1
Extra bed		4,590	6,290	7,090	....	....

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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.