07Nights & 08 Days

DAY 1: CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM
On arrival at Chennai International Airport transfer to your hotel in Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) for 02 nights. This World Heritage group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel Coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. Relax and unwind on your first day. At night stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

DAY 2 : KANCHEEPURAM
Easily accessible from Mahabalipuram, Kancheepuram was once famous for its thousand temples. Today only about a 100 temples remain and are worth a visit. Apart from its temples, this small town is also known for its thriving handloom industry. Woven from pure mulberry silk, these beautiful silk products are still woven by hand..!! After lunch return back to Mahabalipuram and visit the monuments specially known for their rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries) and giant open-air-reliefs. Overnight, stay at hotel in Kancheepuram. Overnight Stay Munnar.

DAY 3 : MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY
Morning, transfer to Pondicherry. Set on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, this beautiful town is a former French Colony. Impressions of the colonial rule are predominant even today and in the afternoon you will discover the French flair of the city. You will also visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and ‘Auroville’. Over night at hotel.

DAY 4 : PONDICHERRY – SWAMIMALAI
Morning, drive to Swamimalai and en route visit Chidambaram, one of the holiest sites in South India as the seat of the 'celestial dancer Check into the hotel for 02 nights stay. Overnight, stay at hotel in Swamimalai.

DAY 5 : SWAMIMALAI- THANJAVUR - SWAMIMALAI
Morning, after breakfast proceed for excursion trip to Thanjavur (Tanjore), known as the 'Granary of South India' and lies in the deltaic region of the famous river Cauvery and criss-crossed by lengthy network of irrigation canals. Visit the World Heritage Temple the Brihadeeswara Temple or the Big Temple, Art gallery, Saraswathi Mahal Library and craftsman villages known for its iconography, bell metal wares, art plates and Vina workshops. Overnight, stay at hotel in Swamimalai.
DAY 6 : SWAMIMALAI - CHETTINAD
After breakfast drive to Chettinad famous for its heritage and traditions. The palatial mansions with their rare architecture make Chettinad a place of rare charm and must-visit destination. On arrival, check into the mansion for stay overnight. Evening experience your culinary skills on the very popular 'Chettinad Cuisine' at the hotel.
DAY 7 : CHETTINAD – MADURAI
After a leisurely breakfast, this morning you will be driven to Madurai one of India's most ancient city with a history dating back to the 6th century. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay. Evening visit the Meenakshi temple situated on the banks of river Vaigai, which has four entrances and twelve towers up to a height of 50 meters. Later evening enjoy the light & sound show of the Thirumalai Nayikkar Mahal. Over night at hotel.
DAY 8 : MADURAI
Transfer to Madurai airport to board flight for onward destination.