Tamilnadu Heritage Tour

Destination Covered: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Duration: 5 days 4 nights

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 like MGR Film City, Kapaleeswara Temple, Sri Parthsarathy Temple, Fort Museum, Valluvar Kottam, Marina Beach, Birla Planetarium, Krishkintha, Fort St. George, 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 numerous temples, Kanchipuram is an amazing heritage. Visit the famous Ekambareshvara Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Devarajaswami Temple and Kailasnath Temple. Head towards Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram, or Mamallapuram, was the major seaport of the Pallavas who ruled over much of South India from first century B.C to the eighth century A.D., and it is now recognized as the place of some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements. 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 the 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:  Chennai

Morning after breakfast have a day off and treasure the memory of your stay, at afternoon get escorted to Chennai Airport to board the flight for onward destination.