Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Chennai
Upon your arrival at the Chennai International airport you will have a reception at the airport and then be transferred to the hotel. Chennai is the capital of State Tamil Nadu and one of the four largest metropolises of India.
Today, you will go for a half day city excursion. Madras is a pulsating metropolis with over 6 million residents. Today many south Indian feature films are shot here so the city has earned the name “Hollywood of India”. On the city excursion, you will visit the Kapaleshvara temple which is dedicated to God Shiva and is a good example of the colorful south Indian temple architecture. After that, you will visit the fort St. George, a trade post built during 1639. You will also visit the 16th-century St.Thomas Church. At the National museum, you will see sculptures out of the Pallava, Pandava and Chola time. Your excursion will also include a visit to the Marina Beach.An overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 2 Drive to Mahabalipuram en route visit Kanchipuram
Today after breakfast, you will drive to Mahabalipuram the full day is planned for a visit to Mahabalipuram. You will also visit Kanchipuram, famous for its extraordinary collection of silk sarees and dress materials. Return to Chennai for overnight stay at your hotel. An overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 3 Flight from Chennai to Trichy
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Trichy. Arrive at Trichy and check-in at your hotel. In the afternoon, we proceed on a half day city tour of Trichy covering Rock Fort Temple. An overnight stay in Trichy.
Day 4 Drive to Tanjore
Afterthe breakfast, you will drive to Tanjore. In the afternoon, we take you around the Thanjavur Palace, the Brihadishwara Temple and Fort. An overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 5 Departure from Chennai
After breakfast, drive to Trichy and board the flight to Chennai. Arrive Chennai and proceed to the airport/railway station for journey to onward destination.