Chennai, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram Tour – Tamil Nadu
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Duration
4 N / 5 D
Tour Code
Dw1026
Category
Southern India
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Day 1 - Arrival in Chennai, Transfer to Tirupati (140 Kms – 4 Hrs Drive)
Meet our agent at the Chennai airport or train station, then continue on to Tirupati. When you arrive in Tirupati, check into your lodging. Later, pay a visit to the Shri Tirumala Venkateswara Shrine at the famous Tirumala Temple, which is perched atop the Seven Hills. The world’s biggest and busiest Hindu temple is this one. Make sure to purchase your Darshan tickets in advance online.
Visits that are optional (if staying an additional night):
Temple of Aadhi Varaha Swami
Sri Venkateswara Museum at Dwagasthambam
Temple of Sri Kalahasti and Chandragiri Fort
Day 2 - Tirupati to Vellore via Kanchipuram (185 Kms – 5 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, leave the hotel and travel to Vellore to see the Golden Temple, which is 8 km from Vellore and situated inside the Sripuram Spiritual Park at the foot of verdant hills in Thirumalaikodi hamlet. After that, continue on to Kanchipuram and register at the hotel. After resting, proceed to the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, which is devoted to Lord Vishnu, and the Kamakshi Temple, which is devoted to Goddess Kamakshi, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. Go back to the hotel and spend the night there.
Visits to Vellore that are optional include:
Other attractions in Kanchipuram include the Vellore Fort Museum and the Ratnagiri Murugan Temple.
Temple of Varadharaja Perumal
Temple of Kanchi Kailasanathar
Kudil Kanchi
Day 3 - Kanchipuram to Pondicherry (120 Kms – 4 Hrs)
After breakfast, depart the hotel and take the East Coast Road (ECR) for a picturesque journey to Pondicherry. After checking into the hotel, spend the entire day exploring the city, which includes the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Promenade Beach, Auroville: The City of Dawn, the Matrimandir, a significant spiritual hub in Auroville, Arikamedu, an ancient Chola port city, and Shri Aurobindo Ashram. Go back to the hotel and spend the night there.
Activities that are optional in Pondicherry:
Enjoy some sun at Serenity Beach.
Savor water sports like scuba diving at Karaikal Beach and Paradise Beach.
Day 4 - Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram to Chennai (190 Kms – 5 Hrs)
After breakfast, leave the hotel and go to Chennai, where you will spend the entire day exploring Mahabalipuram. Discover the Shore Temple, the Mamallapuram lighthouse, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, the historic Five Rathas, and Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, a famous example of 7th-century rock-cut architecture. After that, travel on to Chennai, check into your hotel, and spend the night there.
Day 5 - Chennai
After breakfast, leave the hotel and head to the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a vibrant temple constructed in the 7th century and later restored in the Dravidian style and devoted to Shiva. After that, go to Vivekananda Illam, a permanent museum about Swami Vivekananda’s life that was once an ice shop where he resided in 1897. Drive past Marina Beach and San Thome Church and proceed to the Government Museum and Fort Museum. Transfer to the airport for your next destination after the sightseeing. Service termination.
Places to visit if you have more time to spare:
Guindy National Park
Dakshin Chitra, Anna Zoological Park (on route to Mahabalipuram)
Shopping at Theosophical Society T Nagar
- Accommodation in the mentioned or similar hotels, in the base category room.
- Transfers and sightseeing in a deluxe A/C tourist vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast provided.
- All local sightseeing will be conducted in the same vehicle, from breakfast till sunset (excluding arrival and departure days).
- Extra bed will be provided as a folding cot or mattress, depending on the hotel policy.
- Insurance coverage for all passengers under 70 years of age.
- GST and any international/domestic airfare (quoted separately).
- Charges for English-speaking guide/escort and airport tax.
- Extra bed charges and all meals not mentioned above.
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, drinks, tips, camera fees, and monument/temple entrance fees.
- Boat rides, porterage services at airports/railway stations, and any other unlisted expenses.
- Rates are subject to change due to inflation or tax hikes, based on currently applicable taxes.
- Important: Vehicle driving uphill and downhill will be non-AC.
Mahabalipuram:
- Mahishasuramardini Mandapa
- Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
- Krishna Mandapam
Pondicherry:
- Matrimandir
- Arrikamedu
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Auroville
Kanchipuram:
- Kamatchi Amman Temple
Chennai:
- Vivekananda House
- Kapaleeshwar Temple
Tirupati:
- Tirupati Temple
FAQ
What is the best time to visit Tamil Nadu for this tour?
The best time to visit Tamil Nadu is from October to March, when the weather is cooler and ideal for sightseeing.
Are the temple visits included in the tour?
Yes, temple visits like Tirupati, Kamakshi Temple, and Kapaleeshwarar Temple are included as part of the itinerary.
What is the mode of transportation during the tour?
All transfers and sightseeing are conducted via air-conditioned deluxe tourist vehicles as per the itinerary.
Are meals included in the package?
Breakfast is included daily in the package. Other meals (lunch and dinner) are not included unless specified.