From Chennai: 6-Day Tamil Nadu Temple Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1511271-2307473
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
6 days
Description
Explore Tamil Nadu's temples, heritage sites, and coastal landmarks on a 6-day guided tour from Chennai. Visit Kanchipuram, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Trichy, Thanjavur, and Pondicherry.
Day 1: Chennai Sightseeing
Meet your representative at Chennai Airport. Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Santhome Cathedral, the Government Museum, and Marina Beach. Spend the night in Chennai (accommodation not included).
Day 2: Chennai to Vellore via Kanchipuram
Explore Kanchipuram’s Kailasanathar, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal, and Kamakshi Amman temples. Continue to Vellore Fort and Jalakandeswarar Temple. Spend the night in Vellore (accommodation not included).
Day 3: Vellore to Trichy via Tiruvannamalai
Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple and Ramana Ashram in Tiruvannamalai, then continue to Trichy. Spend the night in Trichy (accommodation not included).
Day 4: Trichy to Thanjavur
Explore Rockfort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and Jambukeswarar Temple. Drive to Thanjavur and visit Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Palace. Spend the night in Thanjavur (accommodation not included).
Day 5: Thanjavur to Pondicherry via Chidambaram
Visit Darasuram Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, and Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram. Continue to Pondicherry and explore the French Quarter. Spend the night in Pondicherry (accommodation not included).
Day 6: Pondicherry to Chennai via Mahabalipuram
Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, and Promenade Beach. Explore Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, and cave temples, then transfer to Chennai Airport.
Highlights
- Discover the temples of Tamil Nadu on a guided 6-day tour from Chennai
- Visit the iconic Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Fort St. George in Chennai
- Explore the French Quarter in Pondicherry and the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
- See the Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Palace in Thanjavur
- Enjoy the convenience of a private air-conditioned vehicle and a local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accommodation is not included in the package price
Listed monument entrance fees are included
Flights, meals and accommodation are excluded
INCLUDED
- Arrival assistance
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
- English-speaking guide during sightseeing
- Monument entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Applicable government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation and related costs
- Flights
- Meals
- Camera charges at monuments
- Personal expenses, including laundry, tips and drinks
- Gratuities and optional activities
- Services not listed under Inclusions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
