Serene Tamil Nadu

Itinerary

Day 1

–Mahabalipuram (65 kms / approx 1.30 hours)
Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai & take the drive to Mahabalipuram -the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset. Upon arrival check in to the hotel & later take an excursion to Kancheepuram -Visit the Ekambaranatha Temple, Vaishnavite Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and Kailasanatha Temple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 2:

Mahabalipuram –Pondicherry(100kms / approx. 2hours)
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for half day sightseeing of Pondicherry, starting with Aurobindo ashram -Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French-born woman known as ‘the Mother’, this spiritual community now has about 1200 members who work in the ashram's many departments. Also, cover church of sacred hearts of Jesus and a must-visit attraction of Pondicherry–Auroville. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 3:

Leisure at the hotel in Pondicherry
Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Alternatively, you can explore the Local streets, Markets and French colonies of Pondicherry. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 4:

Pondicherry–Madurai(330kms / approx. 6 hours)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Madurai. Upon arrival check in to the hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 5:

Sightseeing in Madurai –Excursion to Rameshwaram(One way –170 kms / approx. 3hours)
After breakfast, visit Tirumalai Nayak,Koodal Azhagar Temple and witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Later proceed for a day excursion to Rameshwaram. In the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 6:

Madurai –Kanyakumari (245kms / approx. 4hours)
After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari The Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal merge at Kanyakumari. It is an important pilgrimage center for Hindus. Upon arrival in Kanyakumari, check-in at the hotel and proceed on a visit to Vevakananda Rock, Gandhi Museum and Kumari Amman Temple. Also, enjoy the scenic sunset point in Kanyakumari. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7:

Kanyakumari -Departure from Trivandrum(90 kms / approx. 3hours)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.