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A TASTE OF TAMIL

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Chennai - Mamallapuram - Thanjavur - Trichy

A Taste of Tamil Tour Details

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A Taste of Tamil Tour Itinerary

Relax at the seashore, rejuvenate at an Ayurvedic resort, mediate in the hills of the Eastern Ghats, a nice way to experience Tamil Nadu.

...Daily Happenings


Accommodation choices on the A Taste of Tamil Tour

Stay near the beaches of Chennai and Mamallapuram, choose accommodations in the hilly countryside of the Eastern Ghats, from Standard to Deluxe - every room on this tour is a treat to be in.

...Rooms near temples/beaches/hills


Best time to visit Tamil Nadu

Best Time: October to March - temperatures are warm during the day and cool at night. Summers along the coastal areas are extremely humid but the hillsides near the Eastern Ghats remain cool throughout the year.

October thru March (Winter)
15°C - 32°C (60°F - 90°F)
April thru June (Summer)
25°C - 39°C (78°F - 102°F)


Getting to Chennai

Chennai is the most well-connected city in Tamil Nadu. Accessible by Rail, Air and Bus, you'll find it easy to make your way there.


Dining Options on the A Taste of Tamil Tour

Chennai offers everything you'd expect of a metropolis, Mamallapuram offers great seafood at beachfront shacks, Swamimalai serves up deliciously healthy Ayurvedic food. Just about any food you could wish for can be had on this diverse tour.

...Places to eat on the tour


Places of interest on the A Taste of Tamil Tour

UNESCO temples, World Heritage sites, great beaches, waterfall and rivers in the Eastern Ghats. Plenty of relaxing fun for this uniquely rejuvenating tour.

...To Do, To See, To Enjoy


A Taste of Tamil Tour Package Terms and Conditions

A Must Read before you book your tour...

...Terms & Conditions

Chennai

Chennai offers everything you'd expect of a major metropolis. Here's a brief but diverse list of options:

Kebab Junction, Royapettah

Mansuk's, T.Nagar - Bombay chaat, lassi and unlimited Gujarati thaali

Murugan Idli Shop - several branches - very famous for their idlis and wide selection of chutneys - a "must"

Rathna Cafe, Triplicane - in biz for 100 years - fluffy idlis, vadai, pongal & sambar - another "must"

Sangeetha - an excellent chain of veg restaurants

Saravana Bhavan - another excellent veg chain - fantastic thaali lunches

Sanjeevanam - Ayurvedic food - healthy, delicious, popular

Texas Fiesta - owned and operated by a Tex Mex aficionado - chicken wings, chicken fajita and grilled tenderloin steak, burritos, quesadillas and tortillas

Amethyst, Gopalapuram - garden and patio cafe and restaurant with a mix of western (pastas, burgers) and Indian fare

Curry House, Anna Nagar - Hyderabadi, Chettinad, and Kerala delicacies

Amaravathi, Gopalpuram - serves South Indian seafood and is known for its spicy Andhra food

Anjappar - several locations - fantastic briyanis and thaalis

Hotel Coronet, Adyar - not much to look at from the outside but it's worth a visit for the Mughali fare

Madurai Appu, T'Nagar - known for its Chettinad Chicken Masala, Chicken and Mutton Biryani

Mughal's Zaika - best place for Kebabs

Sparky's, Egmore, an "American diner" operated by an American expat

Peshwari, Sheraton Chola Hotel - NorthWest Frontier fare, tandoori specialties

Shanghai Club, Hotel Chola Sheraton - authentic Chinese Cuisine.

Bella Ciao, Kottivakkam - Italian-owned and run, authentic Italian food, wood fired oven pizza, home made pastas, steaks and salads

Cedars, Nungambakkam - authentic Middle Eastern delicacies and some interesting Mediterranean choices

Arirang, Nungambakkam - great Korean - wonderful BiBimBop

Benjarong, Alwarpet - fantastic Thai food

Mamallapuram

Mamalla Bhavan - near bus stand - great for south Indian breakfast and thaali lunches
The Golden Palette - Raja Street - AC dining hall - very good south Indian meals
Otthavadai Street near the Beach - lots of foreigner restaurants
The Beach is lined with outdoor restaurants - take your pick - very fresh seafood
The Radisson Hotel - fantastic food but overpriced

Thanjavur

Raja's Curry - Court Rd - very good veg/non-veg food
Sathars - Gandhiji Rd - good but oily curries
Thevars - best biriyani in town
Dheen Garden - the only place where you can get grilled chicken - the generous portion of tandoori chicken is delicious, don't miss the murthapa
Mullai - Hotel Oriental Towers - good but overpriced

Trichy

Khurunji - pure veg - a local favorite and well-known among travellers.
Sri Saraswathi Cafe - traditional South Indian food
Andavar Sweets
Big Chick
Vijay Food Court at the Manghalam Towers
Chick Punch
Cappuccino Coffee Shop
Seakings Ice Cream
Sree Krishna's
Hotem Femina
Ice Blue Restaurant
Banana Leaf
Kannapa Chettinad
Kulathur Briyani Hotel
Grand Gardenia