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Mahabalipuram 1 – Vellore 1 – Pondicherry 1 – Thanjavur 2 – Rameshwaram 1 – Madurai 1

Tamil Nadu | 8D7N | Code: TN-3
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Type: Family Tours
Destinations: Tamil Nadu

Description

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai Arrival – Mahabalipuram (60Kms/1.5Hrs)

Upon arrival at the Chennai Airport/Railway Station, as per your scheduled flight/train, you will be met & greeted by our representative from there, and you will proceed to Mahabalipuram. Once you arrive at Mahabalipuram, you will check in at the hotel and later visit the Mahabalipuram Shore Temple, which is an excellent example of Pallava Art and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will also get a chance to explore the Cave Temples, Krishna's Butter Ball, and Five Rathas. You will have a comfortable overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.

Day 2

Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Vellore (150Kms/03Hrs)

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Vellore. En route, we will visit Kanchipuram, an ancient city that was once the capital of the Pallavas. Upon arrival, we will visit the Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, an ancient Hindu temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, also known as Lalita, Shodashi, and Maha Tripura Sundari, one of the highest aspects of Adi Shakti. We will also visit Shankaracharya Math, also called Sri Kanchi Matham or Sri Kanchi Monastery, a Hindu institution. Later, we will proceed to Vellore and visit the Golden Temple Sripuram. Sripuram stands tall in the middle of a spiritual oasis, with a star path that leads devotees towards it. The temple is said to have been covered with real gold foil. Finally, we will check in at the hotel and spend the night there.

Day 3

Vellore – Gingee – Pondicherry (180Kms/03.5Hrs)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Pondicherry. You will visit Gingee Fort en route to Pondicherry, which was a French colonial settlement in India. We will go for a heritage walk and enjoy the seaside promenade, including the popular Rock Beach. We'll stay overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 4

Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Thanjavur (190Kms/03Hrs)

We'll have an early breakfast and then leave our hotel to visit Chidambaram's Thillai Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Nataraja, a form of Shiva. Later, we'll head to Thanjavur to visit the Brihadeeswara Temple, one of the largest in India, and known for its Dravidian architecture. After exploring the temples, we'll check in at our hotel in Thanjavur for an overnight stay.

Day 5

Thanjavur – Tiruchirappalli – Thanjavur (70Kms/01Hr)

Have breakfast in the hotel. We will proceed to Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery, which is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. On arrival, we visit Shri Rangnath Swami Temple; Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, is one of the most illustrious Vaishnava Temples in the country, dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of the Hindu deity, Bhagwan (God or Lord) Vishnu. Return to Thanjavur. Evening free time in the market. Overnight stay at Thanjavur.

Day 6

Thanjavur - Rameshwaram (250Kms/04Hrs)

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and proceed to Rameshwaram, the place where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to rescue Sita from Ravana. It's also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. Upon arrival, you will visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines. Additionally, you will also visit the Pamban Bridge. Once you arrive, you will check in at the hotel, where you will be staying overnight in Rameshwaram.

Day 7

Rameshwaram - Madurai (190Kms/03Hrs)

After having breakfast, you can check out of the hotel and head towards Dhanushkodi. Later, proceed to Madurai, which is famous for its stunning architecture, sculptures, and paintings. While in Madurai, make sure to visit the renowned Meenakshi Temple, known for its mesmerizing Hall of Thousand Pillars. This architectural marvel is unique in that each of its pillars produces a different musical note when tapped. You will be staying overnight in Madurai.

Day 8

Madurai Departure

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. proceed to Madurai airport/railway station and start the return journey to your hometown. Tour concludes.

Important Note

Detailed itinerary is provided solely as an overview of your tour schedule, outlining the number of nights and days at each destination for your easy reference. Please note that specifics such as hotel categories, optional paid excursions, and transportation modes will be communicated separately via WhatsApp on a case-by-case basis. The itinerary also includes a short summary of the standard excursion inclusions, designed to give you an idea of the activities available at each destination that form part of your package. Kindly note that this is a standard itinerary and not a customized plan. We appreciate your understanding and are always here to assist you with any further details or clarifications you may need.

Inclusion

As per the Important Note, please be assured that your contract will detail the specific inclusions for your tour, including the meal plan, hotel category, and any paid sightseeing discussed and agreed upon via our WhatsApp communication.

Hotel

The name of the hotel will be confirmed based on availability within your preferred star category at the time of booking, as per our WhatsApp communication. We can either suggest specific hotels that meet your star rating, or if you have any particular hotels in mind, please let us know, and we can check their availability.

Hotel check-in and check-out timings can vary significantly depending on the specific hotel and its location. There isn't a universal standard time across all places.

Therefore, the check-in and check-out timings for the hotels in your itinerary will be communicated to you separately, specific to each location, as part of your detailed hotel information.

Transportation

Your tour includes transportation via a private car for all covered zones. All state taxes, parking fees, tolls, and driver allowances are included in the quoted price. However, please note that due to union restrictions in certain areas, our vehicle will not be used for sightseeing within those specific restricted zones.

Exclusion

Please note that entrance fees and costs for any additional paid activities are not included and will be arranged based on availability. In union-restricted areas where our vehicle is not permitted and local transport isn't available, sightseeing via union vehicles will incur extra charges not covered in the tour price. Any other paid inclusions beyond those explicitly stated are also excluded.

Cancellation

Cancellation charges are subject to the policies of our various suppliers and can vary accordingly. Additionally, cancellations or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as airline or railway disruptions, visa issues, acts of war, or natural calamities will be handled as per the respective supplier's terms and conditions.

Note

Holiday Mazha acts solely as a travel agent, facilitating your tour arrangements. We are service providers and execute your travel plans by coordinating with various airlines, hotels, and transportation services; we do not own these entities directly.

Terms and Conditions

Please note that no refunds will be provided for any unused services included in your tour package.

Payment Policy

Payment terms require 100% advance payment before departure, or as per the specific payment policy stipulated by our suppliers, whichever comes earlier. We will clearly outline the applicable payment schedule based on your chosen travel arrangements.