5N/6D Tamil Nadu Temple Trail - Chola & Pandya Architectural Wonders

Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai · 5 nights / 6 days · India

From ₹17,233 per person

Chola & Pandya Architectural Wonders. Stay plan: Chennai (1N) – Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thanjavur (1N) – Madurai (2N). Arrive Chennai, depart Chennai.

Where the nights are

Chennai (1N) → Mahabalipuram (1N) → Thanjavur (1N) → Madurai (2N)

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Chennai

   Arrive at the airport or railway station, where our tour representative meets you. Commence your scenic drive to Chennai, passing the city's broad avenues, colonial-era buildings and the long coastline along the Bay of Bengal. On arrival, check in at your hotel or resort and relax after the journey. The evening is at leisure to walk on Marina Beach or explore nearby shopping streets. Overnight stay in Chennai.

   Overnight: Chennai

2. Day 2 — Chennai to Mahabalipuram Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mahabalipuram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Mahabalipuram and check in at hotel. UNESCO World Heritage coastal town of the Pallava dynasty: Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance rock relief, Five Rathas, and monolithic stone architecture. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

   Overnight: Mahabalipuram

3. Day 3 — Mahabalipuram to Thanjavur Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thanjavur through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thanjavur and check in at hotel. Granary of Tamil Nadu and Chola architectural capital: UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) built over 1,000 years ago, and Thanjavur Royal Palace. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

   Overnight: Thanjavur

4. Day 4 — Thanjavur to Madurai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.

   Overnight: Madurai

5. Day 5 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Madurai

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.

   Overnight: Madurai

6. Day 6 — Madurai to Chennai - Onward Departure

   Post breakfast and morning darshan/views at the temple town, check out from the hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping for Madurai cottons, brassware or sweets, then begin your return transfer by road to Chennai. The drive runs through Dindigul, Trichy and Villupuram along the highway with roadside temples and farmland. On arrival you are dropped at Chennai airport or railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/heritage properties on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Special Entry Darshan coordination / VIP assistance where applicable.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated South India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Madurai / Trivandrum.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera charges at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, boat rides on backwaters/lakes, or toy train tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like traffic congestions, bandhs, flight delays, or extreme weather conditions.