Private 6 days Exotic Tamilnadu Tour from Chennai

Day 1: Arrive in Chennai – City Tour

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival, our driver will pick you up from Chennai Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Later, you will visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a beautiful and colourful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is a significant place of worship for locals and is known for its tall tower adorned with intricate carvings.
2. Fort St. George
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Fort St. George, built by the British 400 years ago, now housing a small museum with old guns, coins, and British artefacts.
3. Marina Beach
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Later, relax at Marina Beach, a long sandy stretch where you can enjoy the sea breeze and snack stalls.
4. 2h
   In the evening, delight in a food walk to taste Chennai’s famous street foods like idiyappam, dhokla, and local sweets. Stay overnight in Chennai

Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Thiruvannamalai (Approx. 200 km / 5 hours)

1. Kanchi Kamatchi Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram, known as the “City of Thousand Temples” and famous for its silk sarees. Visit the Kamatchi Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi.
2. Varadharaja Perumal Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The grand Varadharaja Perumal Temple with its beautiful pillars and carvings.
3. Ekambareswarar Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Ekambareswarar Temple known for its ancient mango tree and huge tower.
4. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest stone temple in Kanchipuram built by Pallava kings.
5. 4h · Admission ticket included
   Later, drive to Thiruvannamalai to visit the vast Arunachaleswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, where pilgrims walk around the holy mountain.
6. Sri Ramana Ashram
   1h · Admission ticket included
   End the day at Ramana Ashram, a peaceful place where sage Ramana Maharshi lived, attracting people who come to meditate and find calmness. Stay overnight in Thiruvannamalai

Day 3: Thiruvannamalai – Chidambaram – Pondicherry (Approx. 200 km / 5 hours)

1. Nataraja Temple - Chidambaram
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram, a famous temple town. Visit the Nataraja Temple, a grand temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, known for its golden roofs and significance among dance and culture lovers.
2. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, just 15 km away, where you will enjoy a boat ride through narrow waterways surrounded by dense mangrove trees, spotting birds, small fishes, and soaking in the peaceful green surroundings.
3. Pondicherry
   2h
   Afterwards, drive to Pondicherry and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Pondicherry – Local Experiences

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Start your day with a guided cycling tour exploring Auroville and the French quarters of Pondicherry, seeing colourful houses, quiet streets, and charming cafes while learning about the city’s history.
2. Pondicherry
   2h
   In the evening, join a cooking class to learn authentic South Indian dishes, experience a saree draping session to try wearing a traditional saree, and enjoy Kolam (Rangoli) drawing, creating beautiful designs using rice powder. Stay overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 5: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram (Approx. 100 km / 2 hours)

1. Mahabalipuram
   5h
   After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram, a small coastal town famous for its stone temples and ancient carvings. Visit the Shore Temple, a beautiful UNESCO-listed temple by the sea built over 1200 years ago, and admire Arjuna’s Penance, a massive rock carving depicting gods, animals, and scenes from ancient stories. Explore Pancha Rathas, five stone structures shaped like chariots, each carved from a single rock representing characters from the Mahabharata. Relax at Covelong Beach, known for its quiet golden sands. Stay overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 6: Mahabalipuram – Village Visit – Departure (Approx. 60 km / 2 hours to Chennai)

1. Mahabalipuram
   2h
   After breakfast, visit a local fisherman’s village to see their lifestyle, walk through their homes, visit the village school, and observe pottery making.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Later, explore Dakshina Chitra Museum, which showcases South Indian arts, crafts, and traditional houses from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
3. Chennai International Airport
   1h
   Finally, drive to Chennai Airport for your departure or get dropped at your preferred location.
   End of our services.

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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