6 Days - The best of Tamil Nadu South India

Day 1: Arrive Chennai - Pick up and transfer to the hotel in Chennai.

1. Chennai (Madras)
   Pass by
   On Arrival Chennai airport meet and greet our tour representative later he will introduce with your tour driver and transfer to the hotel in Chennai. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai / Kanchipuram (75km-2.5hrs drive) / Mahabalipuram (68km-2hrs drive)

1. Ekambareswarar Temple
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Ekambareswarar Temple in northern Kanchipuram, dedicated to Shiva, is the largest temple in the city. Its gateway tower, or gopuram, is 59 metres (194 ft) tall, making it one the tallest temple towers in India. The temple is one of five called Pancha Bhoota Stalams, which represent the manifestation of the five prime elements of nature; land, water, air, sky, and fire.
2. Kamakshi Amman Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India
   
   Later drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check in Hotel. Stay overnight at Hotel In Mahabalipuram.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram Tour / Pondicherry (100km/2hrs drive)

1. Stone Sculptures of Mahabalipuram
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Today after breakfast check out and start sightseeing in Mahabalipuram and visit:
   
   Rock Temples: The Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram are located on the hillock of town, overlooking the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kanchipuram District in Tamil Nadu, India. Also called mandapas or rock-cut caves, they are sanctuaries or temples covered with bas-reliefs.
2. Pancha Rathas
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Five Rathas and Shore temple:PanchaRathas (also known as Five Rathas or PandavaRathas) is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. PanchaRathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.
3. Arjuna's Penance
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Arjuna’s Penance / Rock relief : Rock reliefs of the Descent of the Ganges, Rock reliefs are carved on rocks or on independent boulders. Later return to the hotel overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.
   
   Later drive to Pondicherry, Check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry.

Day 4: Pondicherry tour/Chennai (170 Km/3.5 Hrs drive)

1. Paradise Beach
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Today after breakfast start tour in Pondicherry and visit:-
   Paradise Beach Pondicherry: Located at Chunnambar along the Cuddalore road, Paradise Beach is one of the spectacular Places to visit in Pondicherry. A ferry ride from Chunnambar takes you to this pristine beach that fascinates every traveller with its blue waters, white and golden soft beach sand and tranquil environ.. Location: 40, Goubert Avenue, Pondicherry.
2. French War Memorial
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   French war Memorial: French War Memorial: Located at Goubert Avenue, The French War Memorial is one of the major historical places to visit in Pondicherry. The memorial was built as a homage to the valiant soldiers who laid their lives to rest during the World War I.
3. Pondicherry Museum
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   Pondicherry Museum: Pondicherry Museum has a gallery with sculptures and has the remains of archaeological findings from the Arikamedu Roman settlement. The museum also has a collection of rare bronzes and stone sculptures from the Pallava and Chola dynasties and artifacts excavated from Arikamedu (an ancient port just 7 km from city that had trade links with the Roman empires)..
4. Rock Beach
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Promenade Beach: The 1.5 km long promenade running along the beach is the pride of Puducherry. One can relax or take a stroll at any time of the day, though the best time would be early in the mornings and late evenings when the road is closed to vehicular traffic.
5. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
   20m · Admission ticket not included
   The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Known for its elegant gothic architecture, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular places to visit in Pondicherry. Offering prayers to the Almighty, devotees congregate here at this revered place of worship. It is known for having the glass pictures of 28 saints and many glass panels depict the life of Jesus adding to the interesting sights of this church in Pondicherry. Timings: The mass timings here are 5:30 am, 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. For Sunday, the mass timings are 5:30 am, 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm
   Location: MG Road Area, Puducherry
   
   Later drive to Chennai, Upon arrival in Chennai Check-in to hotel, overnight stay.

Day 5: Chennai Tour

1. Fort St. George
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   After breakfast proceed to sightseeing tour of Chennai visit
   
   Fort St.George:-This fort built by the East India Company in 1653 AD is the oldest British tombstone in the country. Inside the fort is St.Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican Church east of Suez Canal. Today, the fort houses the Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. The museum inside the fort is the repository of rare exhibits of weapons, uniforms, coins, costumes, medals and some other artifacts dating to the British period.
2. Kapaleeshwarar Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   KapiliswaraTemple:-Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple has some beautiful sculptures among which are bronze idols of 63 Shaivite saints adorning the outer courtyards. The temple was damaged in 1566 when the Portuguese took over Mylapore. The present temple was rebuilt by the Vijaynagar kings in 16 th century. The magnificent 37m.high gopuram depicts many a legend with beautiful carvings. During the Aruvathimoovar festival held in March and April, 63 idols are carried in a procession around the temple.
3. Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to the Lord Vishnu, located at Thiruvallikeni, Chennai, India. The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th–9th centuries CE and is classified as among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The name 'Parthasarathy', in Tamil, means the 'charioteer of Arjuna', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabaratha. Address: Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005
4. Government Museum
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The Government Museum or Madras Museum is a museum of human history and culture located in the neighborhood of Egmore in Chennai, India. Started in 1851, it is the second oldest museum in India after the Indian Museum in Kolkata and is the tenth oldest Museum in the World.
   
   Later return to the hotel, Stay overnight at Hotel in Chennai.

Day 6: Chennai - Departure

1. Pass by
   The morning after breakfast transfer to airport or railway station in Chennai to onward journey – tour ends
   [Note: This day only departure transfer to your onward destination]

Pickup details

Your arrival details must be required such as flight name, number and exact arrival time during the booking. If you arriving from overseas kindly be noted our driver holds your booked name placard at exit gate Chennai airport. Please contact Abyss Tours at 0091-9811380861 at least 24 hours prior to your preferred tour date to reserve your place and confirm your pick-up location and time at the airport. Your voucher copy is not required to show anyone just can send to us on email.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 1-3 adults - provide 01 Triple Occupancy Room at all hotels
• 1-4 adults - provide aircon small car
• 1-6 adults - provide Toyota Innova aircon car
• Above 6 adutls - provide mini coach
• Minimum 02 adults required to book this tour
• Prepare your rain coats & Umbrellas travel during July-September
• Your arrival & Departure details must be required in advance after you booked trip
• You will find your name Pla-Card on your arrival airport or train station with "ABYSS TOURS"
• Any amendments or changes on booked tour can possible subject to availablity and extra cost apply