Tamil Nadu Cultural Trail(9 Nights, 10 Days)*

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Chennai

Upon arrival, check into your hotel and explore the capital city of Tamil Nadu.

1. Kapaleswarar Temple – A beautiful Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
2. Government Museum – One of India’s oldest museums, featuring art, history, and archaeology exhibits.
3. Marina Beach – Relax at the famous seafront, one of the world’s longest urban beaches.

Day 2: Chennai – Tirupati - Chennai 

Travel to Tirupati Balaji Temple and return to Chennai.

Day 3: Chennai - Pondicherry Via Mahabalipuram

Travel along the scenic East Coast Road with stops at heritage sites before reaching Pondicherry.

1. Arjuna’s Penance – A massive rock relief depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

2. Pancha Rathas – Five monolithic temples carved from a single rock, representing unique architectural styles.

3. Auroville Ashram – An international township promoting peace, unity, and spiritual growth.

 Day 4 : Pondicherry (Local Sightseeing)

1. Royal Palace and Art Gallery – Explore exhibits showcasing Chola-era bronze sculptures and ancient artifacts.
2. Thanjavur Maratha Palace – Discover the grand architecture and royal heritage of this palace complex.

Day 5: Pondicherry - Thanjavaur

1. Royal Palace and Art Gallery – Explore exhibits showcasing Chola-era bronze sculptures and ancient artifacts.

2. Thanjavur Maratha Palace – Discover the grand architecture and royal heritage of this palace complex.

Day 6: Thanjavur – Rameshwaram

1. Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple: A revered Jyotirlinga shrine where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva, famed for its magnificent and longest temple corridor in the world.
2. Kothandarama Swamy Temple: The sacred site marking Vibhishana's surrender to Lord Rama, and the sole structure to miraculously survive the 1964 cyclone that destroyed Dhanushkodi.

Day 7: Rameshwaram- Kanyakumari

Travel to the southernmost tip of India where three seas meet.

1. Vivekananda Rock Memorial – A spiritual monument honoring Swami Vivekananda, offering breathtaking views of the ocean.

Day 8: Kanyakumari – Madurai

Proceed to the temple city of Madurai, known for its rich cultural heritage.

1. Amman Temples – Visit local temples dedicated to the divine mother goddess.
2. Thiruvalluvar Statue – A towering monument celebrating the legendary Tamil poet and philosopher.

Day 9: Madurai-  Chennai

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Madurai Airport for your onward journey.

Day 10 : Chennai Departure

Inclusions

1. Accommodation: 3 Night in Chennai, 2 Night in Pondicherry, 1 Night in Thanjavur, 1 Night in Rameswaram, 1 Night in Kanyakumari, and 1 Night in Madurai.
2. Meals: Daily breakfast is included in your stay.
3. Transportation: All transfers and sightseeing tours are included as per the No of Pax
4. Sightseeing: All the mentioned locations in the itinerary are included in the tour plan.

Exclusions

1. Lunch and Dinner: Meals other than breakfast are not included.
2. Entry Fees: Entry tickets, camera fees, or any other charges for monuments, museums, and parks are not included.
3. Personal Expenses: Expenses of a personal nature such as shopping, laundry, tips, and phone calls are not included.
4. Travel Insurance: This package does not include travel insurance.
5. Airfare/Train Tickets: This package does not include airfare or train tickets to and from Chennai/Madurai.