South India
South India
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Day 1 – Arrival in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai to a warm welcome and proceed to Hotel. Upon arrival check
in at the hotel. Later enjoy visiting places such as Kabalishwara Temple,
Santhom Church, St. George Fort and Madras (Chennai) Museum. Enjoy a
comfortable overnight stay at Chennai. Chennai was born as a metropolitan city
soon after the British negotiated a strip of land from the King of Vijayanagar to
build the fortified city, Fort St. George, in 1640. Here temples and buildings built
by the erstwhile royalty stand side-by-side with the gothic churches and IndoSarcenic architectural landmarks. Popularly known as “the Gateway to South
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Day 2- Chennai to Mahabalipuram (65 kms / approx 1.30 hours)
Drive to Mahabalipuram – the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom
based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–
listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset. Take
an excursion to Kancheepuram – Visit the Ekambaranatha Temple, Vaishnavite
Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and
Kailasanatha Temple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram. -
Day 3 – Mahabalipuram | Sightseeing tour
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram including visits to
Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter
Ball. Return to your hotel after the tour and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay. -
Day 4 – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (100 kms / approx. 2 hours)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Pondicherry, which is a
former French colony. The town still retains a French influence in its
architecture, surroundings and planning. On arrival, check-in to your hotel and
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Day 5 – Pondicherry | Sightseeing tour
After breakfast, visit the Aurobindo Ashram founded by a Bengali philosopher,
Aurobindo, in the early 20th century. In the afternoon, you will have the option
to visit Auroville or relax on the beach. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at
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Day 6 – Pondicherry | Departure
This morning after breakfast you will be driven to Chennai Airport / Railway
Station for your onward journey.
Come home with beautiful Memories