Tamil Nadu Heritage and Temple Tour 14 Days

Day 1 · Chennai - Mamallapuram

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   Mahabalipuram

   Passing by

   Arrival at Chennai Airport and transfer to Mamallapuram. Relax and explore the seaside town at your leisure.

Overnight at Mamalla Heritage or Similar

Day 2 · Mamallapuram

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   Arjuna's Penance

   4 hours Admission included

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage monuments including Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna's Butter Ball.

Overnight at Mamalla Heritage or Similar

Day 3 · Mamallapuram - Pondicherry

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   Auroville Visitors Center

   6 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En route, visit Auroville and explore the Matrimandir viewing area. Upon arrival in Pondicherry, check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Shenbaga Hotel or Similar

Day 4 · Pondicherry Sightseeing

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   Sri Aurobindo Ashram

   5 hours Admission included

   Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, including the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Quarter, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Gandhi Statue, and the Promenade.

Overnight at Shenbaga Hotel or Similar

Day 5 · Pondicherry - Kumbakonam

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   Kumbakonam

   6 hours

   After breakfast, drive to Kumbakonam, one of Tamil Nadu's most important temple towns. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit some of Kumbakonam's famous temples and explore the town's rich religious and cultural heritage.

Overnight at Quality Inn Viha or Similar

Day 6 · Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Karaikudi

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   Brihadeeswara Temple

   2 hours

   After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur and visit the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Chola architecture.

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   Karaikudi

   5 hours

   Later, continue to Karaikudi in the Chettinad region. Enjoy an authentic traditional Chettinad lunch and explore the area's heritage mansions and unique culture.

Traditional Chettinad lunch

Overnight at Chettinadu Mansion or Similar

Day 7 · Karaikudi - Madurai

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   Madurai

   Passing by

   After breakfast, drive to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India. Check in to your hotel and relax. In the evening, attend the famous night ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple, a unique ritual during which the deity Sundareswarar is ceremonially taken to the shrine of Goddess Meenakshi.

Overnight at JC Residency or Similar

Day 8 · Madurai Sightseeing

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   Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

   6 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple and admire its impressive gopurams, intricate carvings, and vibrant atmosphere. Later, explore Madurai by traditional bicycle rickshaw and visit local markets and other cultural landmarks of the city.

Overnight at JC Residency or Similar

Day 9 · Madurai - Kanyakumari

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   Kanyakumari

   Passing by

   Drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet.

Overnight at Annai Celestial Resort or Similar

Day 10 · Kanyakumari

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   Vivekananda Rock Memorial

   4 hours Admission included

   Enjoy sunrise views and visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Padmanabhapuram Palace.

Overnight at Annai Celestial Resort or Similar

Day 11 · Kanyakumari - Kovalam

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   Kovalam

   Passing by

   Drive to Kovalam. Day at leisure to relax on the beach.

Overnight at Soma Palmshore or Similar

Day 12 · Kovalam

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   Kovalam

   Passing by

   Day at leisure to relax on the beach or enjoy optional activities.

Overnight at Soma Palmshore or Similar

Day 13 · Kovalam

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   Kovalam

   Passing by

   Another day at leisure to enjoy the beach and resort facilities.

Overnight at Soma Palmshore or Similar

Day 14 · Kovalam - Trivandrum

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   Trivandrum

   Passing by

   Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.

   End of tour.