Tamil Nadu Tour

Duration: 6 Nights 7 Days

Details

Day 1
: Arrival at Chennai

Arrive in Chennai and check-in to your hotel.
Visit Marina Beach, Fort St. George, and Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Explore Santhome Church and enjoy the evening at the beach.

Day 2
: Chennai to Mahabalipuram (60 km)

After breakfast, proceed to Mahabalipuram.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance.
Explore Mahabalipuram Beach and local markets.

Day 3
: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (100 km)

Drive to Pondicherry, check-in to your hotel.
Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, and Promenade Beach.
Explore French Quarter and local cafes in the evening.

Day 4
: Pondicherry to Thanjavur (165 km)

Travel to Thanjavur.
Visit the majestic Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore Thanjavur Palace and the Art Gallery.

Day 5
: Thanjavur to Madurai (190 km)

Drive to Madurai, check-in at the hotel.
Visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Spend the evening exploring local markets and tasting South Indian delicacies.

Day 6
: Madurai to Rameswaram (170 km)

Head to Rameswaram, one of the holiest places in India.
Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, Pamban Bridge, and Dhanushkodi Beach.
Experience the serenity of Gandhamadhana Parvatham.

Day 7
: Rameswaram to Kanyakumari (310 km)

Drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of mainland India.
Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Kanyakumari Temple.
Enjoy the sunset at the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.

Best Time to Visit

October to March for pleasant weather.

How to Reach

By Air: Chennai International Airport (for starting point). By Train: Major cities like Chennai, Madurai, and Rameswaram are well-connected by rail. By Road: Tamil Nadu has a good network of national and state highways connecting major destinations.

Distance Between Important Points

Chennai to Mahabalipuram: 60 km Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry: 100 km Pondicherry to Thanjavur: 165 km Thanjavur to Madurai: 190 km Madurai to Rameswaram: 170 km Rameswaram to Kanyakumari: 310 km

Entry Fees

Shore Temple (Mahabalipuram): ₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for foreigners. Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur): Free entry. Meenakshi Temple (Madurai): Free entry, ₹50 for special darshan. Vivekananda Rock Memorial (Kanyakumari): ₹20 for entry, ₹10 for ferry ride.

Closing Day

Most tourist spots are open throughout the week, except Auroville (Pondicherry) is closed on Sundays.

Add-on Spots

• Kanchipuram (near Chennai): Known for temples and silk sarees. Chettinad (near Thanjavur): Famous for its heritage mansions and cuisine. Dhanushkodi (near Rameswaram): A ghost town with a fascinating history.

Historical Background

Mahabalipuram: A thriving port city during the Pallava dynasty, renowned for its rock-cut architecture.
Thanjavur: The capital of the Chola dynasty, known for its temples and classical art.
Madurai: One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, famous for the Meenakshi Temple and Tamil culture.
Rameswaram: A major pilgrimage destination, part of the Char Dham Yatra in Hinduism.
Kanyakumari: A coastal town known for its religious significance and the meeting point of three major water bodies.

Back to List