The state has many temples dedicated to Lord Muruga and some of these are in rarefied environs. Believers in astrology and the influence of planets over individual destiny will find TamilNadu is a great destination. A 107 paragraph long inscription on the walls of the Vimanam records the contributions of Raja Chola and his sister Kundavai to the Thanjavur temple.
Here is how you will spend your time
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival At Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to your hotel afternoon tour of Chennai visiting Museum, Fort St. George and Kapaleeswara temple later drive past Marina Beach – 2nd Longest beach in the world overnight in Chennai.
Egmore Museum, established in 1851, is located in Egmore, Chennai. Known as the Madras Museum, the museum is the second oldest museum in India, the first being the Indian ...
The Fort St. George Museum was organised and opened to the public from 31st January 1948. The museum began with a small collection of objects of the British Raj donated by the...
Rajaji Salai, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600009
Phone: 044 2567 1127
In Mylapore, there is an 8th Century Pallava Temple. The temple 'Gopuram' or tower is made in the characteristic Dravidian style of architecture. Dedicated of Lord Shiva, this...
N Mada Street, Vinayaka Nagar, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004
Phone: +91-44-24641670
Day 2
Day 2: Chennai To Kanchipuram To Mahabalipuram
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram - a sacred city to Hindus, visit the Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareshwarar temple and Vaikunda Perumal temple and visit Silk Weaving centre later drive to Mahabalipuram check into your hotel afternoon tour of Mahabalipuram visiting Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and visit Five Rathas overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Shore Temple. The oldest structure in the area, build c. 700 AD, this temple has been here for more than 1400 years. However, unlike Mamallapuram's other monuments, the Shore ...
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
Five Rathas (Pancha Pandava Rathas). This site contains five rathas, literally chariots, dating from the 7th century. The sculptures are complemented by some enormous stone ...
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Train
1hrs 34min
Taxi
1hrs 36min
Day 3
Day 3: Mahabalipuram To Pondicherry
Leave for Pondicherry, formerly a French Colony check in at your hotel afternoon sightseeing includes Aurobindo Ashram and it’s working units, Manakulla Vinayagar Temple evening explore the French buildings overnight in Pondicherry.
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple was in existence before the French came and settled in Pondicherry i.e. before 1666. According to Sasthra, Lord GANESHA is named in 16 types ...
Francois Martin St, White Town, Pondicherry 605001
Phone: NA
Travel from Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
Taxi
1hrs 42min
Train
3hrs 0min
Day 4
Day 4: Pondicherry To Tanjore
After breakfast, leave for Tanjore, en-route visit Chidambaram Natarajar Temple and on arrival in Tanjore check into your hotel evening tour of Tanjore visit the Brahadeeswara temple and also visit the Tanjore Royal Palace overnight in Tanjore.
Travel from Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Taxi
2hrs 28min
Train
4hrs 43min
Day 5
Day 5: Tanjore To Chettinad To Madurai
After breakfast leave for Chettinad witness the hidden treasures of the Chettinad region. Your excursion includes a visit to the Chettinad Palace, a textile weaving village, a tile making village and an antique's market, enjoy Chettinad lunch and later drive to Madurai check into your hotel afternoon visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Sri Meenakshi temple and also evening attend Aarti Ceremony at Sri Meenakshi Amman temple overnight in Madurai.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a 17th-century palace erected in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak, a king of Madurai's Nayaka dynasty who ruled Madurai from 1623-59, in the city of...
East Market Street,madurai,TN,india
, Madurai
Phone: Not Available
Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Parvati...
After breakfast visit Flower Market, Vandiyur Mari Amman Tank and Tiruparamkundram Temple later transfer to Madurai airport board flight back to onward destination.
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