GLORIOUS TAMIL NADU BUDGET TOUR RATES
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GLORIOUS TAMIL NADU BUDGET TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Chennai to Mamallapuram (2 hour drive)
You will be greeted by a Tour Packages India Representative and then driven to Mamallapuram where you'll spend the next two nights. Venture down to the beach and treat yourself to fresh fish in beachside restaurants while listening to the sounds of the surf.
Day 2: Mamallapuram
Spend the day sightseeing. By far and away, the most popular tourist attraction is Arjuna's Penance - one of the largest bas relief works of art in existence - carved out of the hillside rock it never fails to impress. Mamallapuram is famous as a pilgrimage town as well as being the seat of stone carving in South India and you'll see evidence of this especially on the way to the Five Rathas. Don't miss the Shore Temple, a rare item as it's the only monument in Mamallapuram "constructed" as opposed to being carved out of the rocky terrain of the town.
Day 3: Mamallapuram to Pondicherry (2 hour drive)
Take a drive down the coast to the former French colony of Pondicherry. Along the way, stop in Auroville and pay a visit to the Matrimandir - an architectural marvel as well as the point from which all things in Auroville radiate - solar-powered, peaceful, welcoming, beautiful surroundings. In Pondicherry, enjoy the rocky beachfront which leads down to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a beautiful example of French-influcenced architecture.
Day 4: Pondicherry to Kumbakonam (3 hour drive)
Spend the morning driving to Kumbakonam and take the afternoon to see the sights. Take the Navagraha Temple Tour to see some of the more prominent temples of Kumbakonam. Kumbakonam, well known for its silk industry, is also a producer of great brass wares. Spend the evening as you like.
Day 5: Kumbakonam to Karaikudai (3 hour drive)
Travel to Karaikudi, often referred to as The Land of Heritage & Devotion, and considered a tourist paradise. The palatial mansions of Chettindad make it a place of rare charm - rich in cultural heritage, art and architecture, it is well known for its architecture and cuisine. Spend a leisurely evening exploring the town.
Day 6: Karaikudai to Madurai (2 hour drive)
Drive to Madurai where you'll spend the next two nights. Catch the evening Sound and Light Show at the Thirumalai Nayak Palace.
Day 7: Madurai
Spend the day touring the city. Don't miss the Meenakshi Temple, the Koodal Alagar Temple, Thiruparankundram, Gandhi Museum, and the Kazimar Big Mosque and Maqbara.
Day 8: Madurai to Kanyakumari (5 hour drive)
Drive down to the southernmost tip of India where the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean converge. Spend the night.
Day 9: Kanyakumari Trivandrum Departure (2 hour drive)
You will be driven to your point of departure in Trivandrum.
Extend or Customize Your Tour: We would be happy to assist with additional travel and hotel arrangements. Changes to this tour can be added as an inclusive part of the package.
TOUR  ACCOMMODATIONS
All hotels are in the Standard range - all modern amenities are provided including attached private bathrooms with hot/cold water.
Note: We would be happy to make the arrangements for higher standard accommodations if you'd prefer.
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