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03 NIGHT / 04 DAYS TOUR

CHENNAI – MAMALLAPURAM – PONDICHERRY – TANJORE – MADURAI

Day 01: Chennai – Mamallapuram(55 KMS 1.5 HRS) Mahabalipuram –

Pondicherry(95 KMS 2 HRS)

Pickup from Chennai hotel and drive to Pondicherry en-route visit Mamallapuram. Mahabalipuram - A

beautiful beach which consists of a the tiny village by the sea in which all else is dwarfed by a dream

world of awesome Tamil art, an open air museum of sculpture in living rock. The piece de resistance

is Arjuna’s Penance or the Descent of the Ganga, the world’s largest bas-relief, 764 ft. by 288 ft.

(27m by 9m). It is a beautiful composition of hundreds of celestial beings, human and animals all

hurrying to a natural rock cleft that divides the giant stone. The best known landmark of

Mahabalipuram, is the Shore Temple which has stood by the sea for 12 centuries. Its twin spires are

pure poetry in granite.

Late drive to Pondicherry and on arrival proceed for sightseeing of Pondicherry

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Pondicherry, former capital of the French territories in India Landmarks include the Raj Niwas, the

residence of the Lt. Governor of Pondicherry - a handsome 200-year-old building which faces

Government Park (French Place) with its well laid out paths and lawns, a few fountains and a

number of sculptures. The Romain Rolland Library has over 60,000 volumes on its shelves. The

Pondicherry Museum has an outstanding collection of artefacts relating to all aspects of the French

Indian past. Its prize exhibits the bed that Dupleix slept on when he was Governor of Pondicherry.

The church of Notre Dame des Anges was built around 1865. It has a rare oil painting of Our Lady

of the Assumption, a gift from Napoleon III.

After sightseeing check in at the hotel Overnight at hotel in Pondicherry

Day 02: Pondicherry – Chidambaram (65 KMS 1.5 HRS) Chidambaram – Tanjore

(110 KMS 03 HRS) After breakfast, departure to Chidambaram the city of the Hindu temples.

Chidambaram is an important pilgrimage center for Shivaiti (followers of the God Shiva) and known

for its famous Nataraja temple which was erected during the reign of Vira Chola Raja (927-997 AD).

This large temple complex (covering 40 acres) is an excellent example of the Dravidian architecture

of Tamil Nadu. The Nataraja Sabhanayaka Temple has 4 gopuram, to the north and south those

towering 49 meters high. Two of the gopuram are covered with the 108 classic positions of Nataraja

- Shiva in her role as the cosmic dancer. Other notable features of the temple are the hall of 1000

collars, the court Nritta Sabha presents itself as if it were a gigantic cart.

Later afternoon visit of Tanjore.

Thanjavur as it was earlier called, was the capital of the chola Empire from the 10th century to the

14th century A.D. later is become part of the Vijaynagar kingdom, then passed into the hands of the

Marathas and later still went to the British. For ages it has been the chief political, literary and

religious centre of the South. The celebrated temple Brihadeshra built by the Chola King during the

11th century is its major attraction. The Saraswati Mahal library,

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After sightseeing check in at the hotel

Overnight at hotel in Tanjore

Day 03: Tanjore – Trichy (65 KM/2 HRS) Trichy – Madurai (140 KM/3.5 HRS)

After breakfast, departure to from the hotel and visit trichy the city of the Hindu temples.

Tiruchirappalli, universally known as Trichy or Tiruchi, is not just a journey crossing; but also mixed a panting

bazaar with some important temples not to be missed. It is a huge, crowded and lively city and the fact that

most of the hotels have been built together around the large bus station. But Trichy has a strong character

and long history, and a sneaky way reversal of first impression. Trichy may have been a capital of the Chola

kingdom in the early 3rd century BC. It was conquered by the Pallava, Chola medieval, Pandya, Sultanate of

Delhi and Vijayanagar before the Madurai Nayaks took the prominence, making it a capital in the 17th century

and built their famous Fort Rock Temple, perched on a massive spur.

Visit to the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple indu temple. Located on an island called Srirangam on the Cauvery

River is this temple in a fascinating complex built in the 10th century. The temple complex is well preserved

and has an area of over 60 hectares with seven concentric walls and 21 gopuram; it is one of the biggest

temples in India.

Later drive to Madurai and on arrival proceed for sightseeing of Madurai

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Sightseeing of Madurai visiting Great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its

towering Gopurams, rising high above the surrounding township. Later visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a

gracious building in the Indo-Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches.

Check in at hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Madurai Departure

After breakfast Checkout from the hotel and departure transfer to Madurai airport

End of Program

Price Sheet

Transport

Hotel envisaged:

Hotel name City Room category No of nights

Palais De Mahe Pondicherry Superior room 01

Svatma Tanjore Millennium Deluxe 01

Number of Pax Rates per person

01 pax USD 950 + 5% GST on staying in SGL room

02 pax USD 525 + 5% GST on sharing DBL room

04 pax USD 390 + 5% GST on sharing DBL room

30 pax USD 285+ 5% GST on sharing DBL room // SGL room supplement –

USD 475 + 5% GST

Number of Pax Transport

01 pax AC Etios or AC Swift Dzire

02 pax to 03 pax AC Innova

04 pax to 06 pax AC Tempo Traveller (09 seats)

30 pax AC Coach (35 Seats)

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Courtyard Marriott Madurai Deluxe room 01

Tour price includes:

1. Accommodation in hotel specified above as per dates shown on single / double sharing basis

with breakfast and current applicable taxes

2. AC vehicle based on number of guests with toll and parking

3. English speaking guide service as per the itinerary

4. Entrances in monuments as per the itinerary

The Tour does not include:

1. GST

2. Camera fees at monuments

3. Temple darshan fee

4. Transportation other than specified

5. Extra running of the transport other than specified.