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Discover India - Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu has it all: long and beautiful beaches, stunning and ancient Dravidian temples, and quaintly cosmopolitan coastal towns such as Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. It has hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal that offer respite from the burning heat of the South and are charming with their unending vistas of tea plantations fed by cool winds and breathtaking views. All this is combined with a rich and fiery cuisine.
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| Day 01: Chennai |
| On arrival at Chennai airport or Chennai railway station (on your own), take a transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed on a city tour of Chennai covering Fort St. George, Church, the Kapileshwara and the Mylapore temple and finally visit the 2nd longest Marina beach in the world.
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| Day 02: Chennai |
| Drive along the picturesque coastal route for a full day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram where you will get an opportunity to visit various temples and monuments of architectural signifi cance.
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| Day 03: Chennai - Pondicherry (163 kms / approx. 4 hour drive) |
| Drive to Pondicherry city. On arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon visit the township of Auroville and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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| Day 04: Pondicherry |
| Spend the day at leisure to explore the city that has a rich French cultural heritage. Walk along the wide and vibrant beaches and beautiful promenades.
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| Day 05: Pondicherry - Tanjore (177 kms / approx. 4 hour drive) |
| Leave for Tanjore city. In the afternoon, visit the famous Brihadeeshwara temple built in the 10th century, the Palace, housing the Tamil University Museum, the Art Gallery, the Saraswati Mahal Library which houses palm leaf and paper manuscripts. Spend the evening at leisure to explore the local market (on your own).
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| Day 06: Tanjore - Madurai enroute visiting Trichy (160 kms / approx. 4 hour drive) |
| Go to the colourful city of Madurai, covering Trichy enroute,. Check into your hotel on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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| Day 07: Madurai |
| In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Madurai, the prime attraction being the Meenakshi Temple, a riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture. In the evening, experience the Aarti at Meenakshi Temple.
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| Day 08: Madurai:Excursion to Rameshwaram (176 Kms/ approx. 4 hour drive, one-way) |
| Proceed on an excursion to the famous holy city of Rameshwaram. Visit various temples including Ramnathswami Temple, Kodandramswamy Temple and the island of Danushkodi. Return to Madurai in the evening.
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| Day 09: Madurai |
| Take a transfer to Madurai airport or Madurai railway station for your onward journey.
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