Day 01 : Arrival at Chennai<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the very first day of your tour, when you will reach Chennai, the representative of Mahendra India Travel<\/a> will meet you and greet you \u2018Namaste\u2019. A traditional process of warm welcome will be held, after that you will be assisted by our representative to the pre booked hotel for check-in. There you will be handed over with all the tour related documents and will be given a short explanation about the tour by him. You can relax in the hotel for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Chennai.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Day 02 : Around Chennai<\/h2>\n
On the 2nd day of the tour, we shall take you around some of the prominent places of Chennai. So, soon after a good South Indian breakfast, we shall visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple \u2013 One of the most impressive temples of Chennai, its architecture is beyond words! Take a good \u201cdarshan\u201d of this temple. After this we move on towards Kalashetra \u2013 a leading school of Tamil Classical Dance and Music. Enjoy the South Indian form of dance here as students keep on practising.<\/p>\n
After enjoying the dance form, we shall take you to San Thome Cathedral. Founded by Portuguese, it has one of the finest Golthic paintings around. Story of \u201cDoubting Tomas\u201d is famous of this place. Once you finish visiting this place, enjoy your lunch at one of the finest restaurants of Chennai. After lunch, get on the coach to reach Fort St. George. Established by Britishers, today it houses Tamilnadu\u2019s Legislative Assembly, Secretariat and other buildings. A relic to see in itself! In the evening we shall take you for shopping spree. Late evening, we shall return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mahabalipuram-Tamil-Nadu.jpg\")
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Day 03 : Chennai \u2013 Tirupati \u2013 Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the 3rd day of the journey get up real early before sunshine to reach Tirupati temple. The famous Vedic temple in the town of Tirumala, happens to be one of the richest temples of the World. This ancient temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara is made in Dravidian style of architecture. Take a guided tour of this temple and enjoy the serenity here. Soon after the \u201cparikrama\u201d and \u201cdarshan\u201d, have your lunch in Tirupati.<\/p>\n
Soon after lunch, we shall set off towards Mahabalipuram. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it contains monolithic temples. Out of the temples which are famous include Anjuna\u2019s penance, caves of Govardhan Dhari and Mahishasur Mardini. The five Rathas and the Shore temple too are famous of this place. Stay Ovrnight at Mahabalipuram Hotel.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pondicherry.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Day 04 : Mahbalipuram \u2013 Pondicherry \u2013 Tanjore<\/a><\/h2>\nNext day get up to a refreshing breakfast soon after which we shall move towards Pondicherry. It\u2019s a 2 hours drive down the lane and on reaching here we shall show some of the famous Churches. Pondicherry is basically a land of quiet lanes. Here we shall take you to Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple \u2013 famous for its elephants inside the temple grounds! After getting blessed by one of the elephants here, we will reach the seafront. Rest a little and enjoy your lunch at one of the sea \u2013 side restaurants. After lunch we move on to Tanjore. On reaching Tanjore, check \u2013 in your hotel and take a good South Indian dinner. Night stay will be in the hotel at Tanjore only.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tanjore.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Day 05 : Tanjore \u2013 Trichy<\/a><\/h2>\nA place for aesthetic Dravidian styles; it has got one of the finest temples around. So, soon after breakfast, we shall see Brihadishwara Temple. It\u2019s a different kind of temple \u2013 in the morning hours its rocks turn into white and in the evening it has shades of red, yellow, orange and pink! And that\u2019s the reason why we will be here \u2013 twice \u2013 in the morning and in the evening. Do not forget to capture the change of colours in your eyes once you are here!<\/p>\n
After taking Darshan in this temple, we will take you to Royal Palace of Tanjore! Take a good look at the paintings which are so different from the North Indian miniature paintings, see the relics and the rock \u2013 cut architecture. After this we shall serve you lunch at one of the best restaurants around! Soon after lunch we will move towards Trichy which is an hour\u2019s drive! On reaching Trichy, check in the hotel and take rest as we serve you tea and then dinner!<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Trichy.png\")
<\/p>\n
Day 06 : Trichy \u2013 Madurai<\/a><\/h2>\nThe synonym for Trichy is Temples. Trichy is filled with temples. The 1st temple we will see here is Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. One of the biggest temples of India, it has 49 separate shrines of Lord Vishnu. One needs to pass through 7 Gopurams to reach the main temple! After seeing this, the next temple is Rock Fort Temple. With over 400 stone \u2013 cut steps to reach the temple, it was a heaven for Pallavas and Pandayas. On reaching here, move around the temple complex which gives the feeling of a small Fort in every sense! Lunch shall be served here. After this we will take you back to the hotel. Enjoy famous South Indian Filter Coffee and take rest as we serve you dinner. Next morning we shall set off to Madurai.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mahendraindiatravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Madurai.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Day 07 : Madurai<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the 7th day of the tour, get up and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. After breakfast, get on the coach to reach Madurai \u2013 just 1 and 1\/2hrs away. On reaching here, check in. After lunch we shall show you around Madurai \u2013 one of the oldest cities of Tamil Nadu. The first thing we will see here is Meenakshi Amman Temple. The architecture of this Temple is often compared with that of Taj Mahal of North India! A must see! After seeing the temple, we will take you to Tirumala Nayak Palace. It\u2019s massive scale architecture and colourful design is worth the watch! In the evening take a stroll in the local market and shop for world famous south cotton and silken fabric. In the evening, be back in the hotel for dinner and night stay.<\/p>\n
Day 08 : Madurai \u2013 Chennai<\/h2>\n
On the last day of the tour, get up for an early breakfast; as we shall proceed towards Chennai. A 7 hours drive; on reaching Chennai, we shall help you with your flight back home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/p>\n
Day 02 : Around Chennai<\/h2>\n
On the 2nd day of the tour, we shall take you around some of the prominent places of Chennai. So, soon after a good South Indian breakfast, we shall visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple \u2013 One of the most impressive temples of Chennai, its architecture is beyond words! Take a good \u201cdarshan\u201d of this temple. After this we move on towards Kalashetra \u2013 a leading school of Tamil Classical Dance and Music. Enjoy the South Indian form of dance here as students keep on practising.<\/p>\n
After enjoying the dance form, we shall take you to San Thome Cathedral. Founded by Portuguese, it has one of the finest Golthic paintings around. Story of \u201cDoubting Tomas\u201d is famous of this place. Once you finish visiting this place, enjoy your lunch at one of the finest restaurants of Chennai. After lunch, get on the coach to reach Fort St. George. Established by Britishers, today it houses Tamilnadu\u2019s Legislative Assembly, Secretariat and other buildings. A relic to see in itself! In the evening we shall take you for shopping spree. Late evening, we shall return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 03 : Chennai \u2013 Tirupati \u2013 Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the 3rd day of the journey get up real early before sunshine to reach Tirupati temple. The famous Vedic temple in the town of Tirumala, happens to be one of the richest temples of the World. This ancient temple of Lord Sri Venkateshwara is made in Dravidian style of architecture. Take a guided tour of this temple and enjoy the serenity here. Soon after the \u201cparikrama\u201d and \u201cdarshan\u201d, have your lunch in Tirupati.<\/p>\n
Soon after lunch, we shall set off towards Mahabalipuram. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it contains monolithic temples. Out of the temples which are famous include Anjuna\u2019s penance, caves of Govardhan Dhari and Mahishasur Mardini. The five Rathas and the Shore temple too are famous of this place. Stay Ovrnight at Mahabalipuram Hotel.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 04 : Mahbalipuram \u2013 Pondicherry \u2013 Tanjore<\/a><\/h2>\nNext day get up to a refreshing breakfast soon after which we shall move towards Pondicherry. It\u2019s a 2 hours drive down the lane and on reaching here we shall show some of the famous Churches. Pondicherry is basically a land of quiet lanes. Here we shall take you to Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple \u2013 famous for its elephants inside the temple grounds! After getting blessed by one of the elephants here, we will reach the seafront. Rest a little and enjoy your lunch at one of the sea \u2013 side restaurants. After lunch we move on to Tanjore. On reaching Tanjore, check \u2013 in your hotel and take a good South Indian dinner. Night stay will be in the hotel at Tanjore only.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 05 : Tanjore \u2013 Trichy<\/a><\/h2>\nA place for aesthetic Dravidian styles; it has got one of the finest temples around. So, soon after breakfast, we shall see Brihadishwara Temple. It\u2019s a different kind of temple \u2013 in the morning hours its rocks turn into white and in the evening it has shades of red, yellow, orange and pink! And that\u2019s the reason why we will be here \u2013 twice \u2013 in the morning and in the evening. Do not forget to capture the change of colours in your eyes once you are here!<\/p>\n
After taking Darshan in this temple, we will take you to Royal Palace of Tanjore! Take a good look at the paintings which are so different from the North Indian miniature paintings, see the relics and the rock \u2013 cut architecture. After this we shall serve you lunch at one of the best restaurants around! Soon after lunch we will move towards Trichy which is an hour\u2019s drive! On reaching Trichy, check in the hotel and take rest as we serve you tea and then dinner!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 06 : Trichy \u2013 Madurai<\/a><\/h2>\nThe synonym for Trichy is Temples. Trichy is filled with temples. The 1st temple we will see here is Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. One of the biggest temples of India, it has 49 separate shrines of Lord Vishnu. One needs to pass through 7 Gopurams to reach the main temple! After seeing this, the next temple is Rock Fort Temple. With over 400 stone \u2013 cut steps to reach the temple, it was a heaven for Pallavas and Pandayas. On reaching here, move around the temple complex which gives the feeling of a small Fort in every sense! Lunch shall be served here. After this we will take you back to the hotel. Enjoy famous South Indian Filter Coffee and take rest as we serve you dinner. Next morning we shall set off to Madurai.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 07 : Madurai<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the 7th day of the tour, get up and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. After breakfast, get on the coach to reach Madurai \u2013 just 1 and 1\/2hrs away. On reaching here, check in. After lunch we shall show you around Madurai \u2013 one of the oldest cities of Tamil Nadu. The first thing we will see here is Meenakshi Amman Temple. The architecture of this Temple is often compared with that of Taj Mahal of North India! A must see! After seeing the temple, we will take you to Tirumala Nayak Palace. It\u2019s massive scale architecture and colourful design is worth the watch! In the evening take a stroll in the local market and shop for world famous south cotton and silken fabric. In the evening, be back in the hotel for dinner and night stay.<\/p>\n
Day 08 : Madurai \u2013 Chennai<\/h2>\n
On the last day of the tour, get up for an early breakfast; as we shall proceed towards Chennai. A 7 hours drive; on reaching Chennai, we shall help you with your flight back home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/p>\nNext day get up to a refreshing breakfast soon after which we shall move towards Pondicherry. It\u2019s a 2 hours drive down the lane and on reaching here we shall show some of the famous Churches. Pondicherry is basically a land of quiet lanes. Here we shall take you to Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple \u2013 famous for its elephants inside the temple grounds! After getting blessed by one of the elephants here, we will reach the seafront. Rest a little and enjoy your lunch at one of the sea \u2013 side restaurants. After lunch we move on to Tanjore. On reaching Tanjore, check \u2013 in your hotel and take a good South Indian dinner. Night stay will be in the hotel at Tanjore only.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 05 : Tanjore \u2013 Trichy<\/a><\/h2>\nA place for aesthetic Dravidian styles; it has got one of the finest temples around. So, soon after breakfast, we shall see Brihadishwara Temple. It\u2019s a different kind of temple \u2013 in the morning hours its rocks turn into white and in the evening it has shades of red, yellow, orange and pink! And that\u2019s the reason why we will be here \u2013 twice \u2013 in the morning and in the evening. Do not forget to capture the change of colours in your eyes once you are here!<\/p>\n
After taking Darshan in this temple, we will take you to Royal Palace of Tanjore! Take a good look at the paintings which are so different from the North Indian miniature paintings, see the relics and the rock \u2013 cut architecture. After this we shall serve you lunch at one of the best restaurants around! Soon after lunch we will move towards Trichy which is an hour\u2019s drive! On reaching Trichy, check in the hotel and take rest as we serve you tea and then dinner!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 06 : Trichy \u2013 Madurai<\/a><\/h2>\nThe synonym for Trichy is Temples. Trichy is filled with temples. The 1st temple we will see here is Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. One of the biggest temples of India, it has 49 separate shrines of Lord Vishnu. One needs to pass through 7 Gopurams to reach the main temple! After seeing this, the next temple is Rock Fort Temple. With over 400 stone \u2013 cut steps to reach the temple, it was a heaven for Pallavas and Pandayas. On reaching here, move around the temple complex which gives the feeling of a small Fort in every sense! Lunch shall be served here. After this we will take you back to the hotel. Enjoy famous South Indian Filter Coffee and take rest as we serve you dinner. Next morning we shall set off to Madurai.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Day 07 : Madurai<\/a><\/h2>\nOn the 7th day of the tour, get up and enjoy a relaxed breakfast. After breakfast, get on the coach to reach Madurai \u2013 just 1 and 1\/2hrs away. On reaching here, check in. After lunch we shall show you around Madurai \u2013 one of the oldest cities of Tamil Nadu. The first thing we will see here is Meenakshi Amman Temple. The architecture of this Temple is often compared with that of Taj Mahal of North India! A must see! After seeing the temple, we will take you to Tirumala Nayak Palace. It\u2019s massive scale architecture and colourful design is worth the watch! In the evening take a stroll in the local market and shop for world famous south cotton and silken fabric. In the evening, be back in the hotel for dinner and night stay.<\/p>\n
Day 08 : Madurai \u2013 Chennai<\/h2>\n
On the last day of the tour, get up for an early breakfast; as we shall proceed towards Chennai. A 7 hours drive; on reaching Chennai, we shall help you with your flight back home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/p>\nThe synonym for Trichy is Temples. Trichy is filled with temples. The 1st temple we will see here is Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. One of the biggest temples of India, it has 49 separate shrines of Lord Vishnu. One needs to pass through 7 Gopurams to reach the main temple! After seeing this, the next temple is Rock Fort Temple. With over 400 stone \u2013 cut steps to reach the temple, it was a heaven for Pallavas and Pandayas. On reaching here, move around the temple complex which gives the feeling of a small Fort in every sense! Lunch shall be served here. After this we will take you back to the hotel. Enjoy famous South Indian Filter Coffee and take rest as we serve you dinner. Next morning we shall set off to Madurai.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n