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Duration:<\/strong>\u00a04 Days \/ 3\u00a0Nights
\nStarting & Ending Point:<\/strong>\u00a0Chennai, Tamil Nadu
\nDestinations:<\/strong>\u00a0Chennai \u2192 Mahabalipuram\u00a0\u2192 Pondicherry \u2192 Kanchipuram\u00a0\u2192 Chennai<\/p>\n

Day 1 \u2013 Chennai<\/a>: The Cultural Heart\u00a0of Tamil Nadu<\/h2>\n

Begin your journey\u00a0in Chennai, the\u00a0capital of Tamil\u00a0Nadu and an\u00a0important cultural centre\u00a0of South India. After breakfast, start\u00a0with a visit\u00a0to\u00a0Kapaleeshwarar Temple<\/strong>, famous for its\u00a0colourful Dravidian architecture\u00a0and traditional atmosphere. Continue to\u00a0Fort St. George<\/strong>, an important historical\u00a0landmark that reflects\u00a0Chennai’s colonial past.<\/p>\n

After lunch, visit\u00a0San Thome Basilica<\/strong>, followed by a\u00a0leisurely walk along\u00a0Marina Beach<\/strong>. The evening can\u00a0be spent exploring\u00a0local markets and\u00a0tasting traditional Tamil\u00a0food such as\u00a0dosa, idli, sambar\u00a0and filter coffee.<\/p>\n

Overnight:<\/strong>\u00a0Chennai<\/p>\n

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Day 2 \u2013 Chennai\u00a0\u2192 Mahabalipuram<\/a> \u2192 Pondicherry<\/h2>\n

After breakfast, check\u00a0out from the\u00a0hotel and travel\u00a0south along the\u00a0scenic East Coast\u00a0Road to\u00a0Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Mahabalipuram is renowned\u00a0for its ancient\u00a0Pallava monuments and\u00a0exceptional stone carvings. Explore the\u00a0Shore Temple<\/strong>,\u00a0Pancha Rathas<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Arjuna’s Penance<\/strong>. Take time to\u00a0appreciate the architecture\u00a0and enjoy the\u00a0coastal surroundings.<\/p>\n

After lunch, continue\u00a0to\u00a0Pondicherry (Puducherry)<\/strong>. After checking\u00a0into the hotel, explore the charming\u00a0French Quarter<\/strong>, known for its\u00a0colonial buildings, tree-lined streets and\u00a0caf\u00e9s. In the\u00a0evening, enjoy a\u00a0peaceful walk along\u00a0the\u00a0Promenade<\/strong>\u00a0and watch the\u00a0sunset.<\/p>\n

Overnight:<\/strong>\u00a0Pondicherry<\/p>\n

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Day 3 \u2013 Pondicherry\u00a0<\/a>\u2192 Kanchipuram \u2192 Chennai<\/h2>\n

Start the\u00a0morning with breakfast\u00a0and visit the\u00a0Sri Aurobindo Ashram<\/strong>, followed by some\u00a0free time in\u00a0Pondicherry’s French Quarter.<\/p>\n

Later, depart for\u00a0Kanchipuram<\/strong>, one of Tamil\u00a0Nadu’s most historic\u00a0temple cities. Known\u00a0as the “City\u00a0of Thousand Temples,” Kanchipuram is famous\u00a0for its magnificent\u00a0Dravidian temples and\u00a0traditional silk sarees.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0Kailasanathar Temple<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Ekambareswarar Temple<\/strong>, then enjoy lunch\u00a0at a local\u00a0restaurant. In the\u00a0afternoon, explore the\u00a0local silk-weaving\u00a0tradition and, if\u00a0desired, purchase a\u00a0traditional Kanchipuram\u00a0silk saree or\u00a0other handicrafts.<\/p>\n

Continue to Chennai\u00a0in the evening\u00a0and check into\u00a0your hotel.<\/p>\n

Overnight:<\/strong>\u00a0Chennai<\/p>\n

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Day 4 \u2013 Chennai: Culture, Leisure and\u00a0Departure<\/h2>\n

After breakfast, spend\u00a0your final morning\u00a0exploring the traditional\u00a0culture of South\u00a0India. Visit\u00a0DakshinaChitra<\/strong><\/a>, a cultural centre\u00a0that showcases traditional\u00a0architecture, crafts and\u00a0lifestyles from different\u00a0parts of South\u00a0India.<\/p>\n

If your departure\u00a0schedule permits, make\u00a0a short visit\u00a0to\u00a0Muttukadu<\/strong>\u00a0for a relaxing\u00a0boating experience. After\u00a0lunch, return to\u00a0Chennai and transfer\u00a0to\u00a0Chennai International Airport<\/strong>\u00a0or the railway\u00a0station for your\u00a0onward journey.<\/p>\n

Tour ends:<\/strong>\u00a0Chennai<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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