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Tamilnadu Short Tour
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Destination Covered: Chennai - Kanchipuram -
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) - Pondicherry.
Duration: 5 days |
Day 01: Chennai
Arrive at Chennai airport met and get greeted and assisted by our
airport counter staff, Board the cab and get escorted to Chennai
hotel. Chennai, the first city of
 the south, and capital of Tamil Nadu, called the "Gateway to the South", it represents the
unforgotten legacy of the Dravidian era and also a culture that is
unique to the region. Known world wide as Madras now renamed as
Chennai, evolved from the age-old name, Chennapattinam. Chennai is a
coastal city with the second largest beach in the world. The climate
is hot and humid. But the breeze blowing from the sea makes the
climate bearable. In afternoon visit the major tourist attraction
are Kapaleeswara Temple, Fort Museum, Sri Parthsarathy Temple,
Marina Beach, Fort St. George, Valluvar Kottam, MGR Film City, Birla
Planetarium, Krishkintha, Crocodile Bank. Rest of the evening you
can shop and enjoy the leisurely hours.
Day 02: Chennai -Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
After morning breakfast drive to Kanchipuram. On the way to
Mahabalipuram explore the golden city of temples “Kanchipuram”. The
city of thousand temples, Kanchipuram is simply awe-inspiring in its
heritage. Not surprisingly, it is one of India’s favourite pilgrim
destinations. It is also called Siva Vishnu Kanchi. The city has
stood witness to the rise and fall of most Dravidian rulers
including the pallavas, cholas and vijaynagar kings. Visit the
famous Ekambareshvara Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Kamakshi
Amman Temple, Devarajaswami Temple and Kailasnath Temple. Head
towards Mahabalipuram. Once a flourishing port of the pallavas of
ancient India, this monument centre is today a major beach resort
holiday centre in south India. Still popularly called Mahabalipuram,
this historic coastal temple town is now known as Mamallapuram after
‘Mamalla’ (great wrestler). Major attractions are the famous Shore
Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Caves, Five Rathas, Thirukkalukundram and
Tiger Cave. Evening check in the resort enjoy the exotic Tamil Nadu
food and warm hospitality of the staff.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed for a whole day tour of
Mahabalipuram visit
 the famous Shore Temple, located at the shore of
bay of bengal, Visit the famous nine rock caves, get charmed by the
pride of Mahabalipuram “Arjuna's Penance” One of the world’s largest
and finest stone bas-relief, Visit the gigantic Five Rathas. These
ratha’s are carved from single rock. After the day trip the journey
proceeds toward Pondicherry check in the resort and enjoy the exotic
food and good night a sleep.
Day 04: Pondicherry
Morning after breakfast proceed to explore the Famous Indian -
French land "Pondicherry". Peaceful Pondicherry, an unusual blend of
occident and orient is referred by various exotic epithets like, the
‘Quintessence of French Culture, India’s “Little France” and the
“French Riviera” of the East etc. Get ready for the whole day
enchanting tour of Pondicherry visit the famous Sri Aurobindo
Ashrama, Pondicherry has been greatly influenced by Sri Aurobindo
the great seer, prophet and poet of twentieth century. Explore the
famous 16 centaury Greco-Roman architectural Aayi Mandapam, pay
homage to the martyr of first word war at French war memorial, see
the Dupleix statue, 19th centaury light house, Pondicherry museum
and library French institute of Indology, Botanical garden, serenity
beach, Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Explore Auroville
village, see the famous Mantri Mandir, grab some fresh air in Auro
beach and many more. Back to the resort pamper yourself by a good
sleep.
Day 05: Pondicherry Airport
Morning after breakfast have a day off and treasure the memory
of your stay, at afternoon get escorted to Pondicherry Airport to
board the flight for onward destination. |
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