Day 1: Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival, after clearing immigration and custom’s, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
(Check-In at 1200 Noon)
Rest of the day at Leisure.
Overnight at hotel

Day 2 :Chennai – Mahabalipuram (58 Kms / 01 & ½ hrs appx.)
Following breakfast, tour of Chennai City: Typical Indian city, it’s the capital of Tamil Nadu. Though it was the oldest settlement of the British, Madras remained unaffected in spirit.  Only the cathedral and the Fort of St. George are a reminder of its British past.  Visit the Marina Beach - second longest beach in the world, it’s an elegant promenade; Fort St. George - the first foothold of British from where Robert Clive started the expansion of British Rule.
After visit, drive to Mahabalipuram.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Rest of the day free.
Overnight at hotel

Day 3:Mahabalipuram / Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram
Following breakfast, excursion to visit Kanchipuram: Kanchipuram Known as the Golden city of a Thousand Temples.  This is one of India's sacred cities.  Many early styles of temple architecture may be seen here.  Visit Ekambareshwar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, the Vaikunthaperumal Temple.
Afternoon visit Mahabalipuram: An ancient coastal port South of Madras, here you will see many sculptures and temples of typical South India architectural designs; the five Radhas A group of Monolithic monuments of animal figures carved out of solid rock; the shore temple, lashed by the waves of the sea, and the Huge frescoes; the penance of Bhagirath.
Overnight at hotel

Day 4:Mahabalipuram  / Pondicherry ( 110 Kms / 03 hrs appx.)
Following breakfast, drive to Pondicherry.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Afternoon, visit Pondicherry: Sri Aurobindo Ashram - see the marble 'Samadhi' where Sri Aurobindo's and the Mother's remains are kept.  Ecole Francaise d' Extreme Orient and The French Institute.
Overnight at hotel

Day 5:Pondicherry / Swamimalai (150 Kms / 03 hrs apprx)
Following breakfast, drive to Swamimalai, en-route visiting Chidambaram: The town of Chidambaram is situated in the east-central part of Tamil Nadu state the town is in the Coleroon River Valley. Chidambaram (also Thillai) literally means the sky permeated by an atmosphere of intelligence and wisdom. According to legend, it was once a forest of tillai, a mangrove species of trees. There was once a small shrine on the banks of a tank. Lord Nataraja is said to have emerged from the sacred space and performed his Cosmic Dance before his two devotees. This city was a part of the Chola dynasty and is today, an important pilgrim centre and known for its Nataraja Temple or Chidambaram Temple.
After visit, continue your drive to Swamimalai.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel

Day 6:Swamimalai
Following breakfast, visit Swamimalai: is regarded as one of the important pilgrimage centers of South India. A small sylvan village, Swamimalai is known as Arupadai Veedu, one of the six abodes (the others being Tiruchendur, Palani, Tiruttani, Tirupparankunram, Tirukkazhukkunram), dedicated to Lord Subramanya. According to legends, once Lord Siva forgot the Pranava Mantra, and immediately asked his son Subramanya whether if he knew the Mantra. It's said that Lord Siva stood before Subramanya with folded hands and bowed head with great veneration and learnt the Mantra. As this incident took place in this sacred place it came to be known as Swamimalai and the deity as Swaminathan, indicating that the son was superior to his father.
Swamimalai is well known for its beautiful Swaminathan Temple, which is built on an artificially constructed 64 ft high mound. It is the 4th of the six sacred places (houses) of Lord Subramanya. At the lower level, there are temples dedicated to Meenakshi and Sundareswarar and the prakaram where the ratham is taken in procession on special occasions. Swamimalai is also famous for its wonderful handicrafts and brass works, which are known for their intrinsic beauty and artistic value, particularly bronze idols. Visit Swamimalai and see the beautiful Swaminathan Temple and rewarded with a unique experience on your Swamimalai Tour.
Overnight at hotel

Day 7:Swamimalai / Tanjore (50 Kms / 01 hrs apprx)
Following breakfast, drive to Tanjore.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Afternoon, visit of Tanjore, Famous for the Classic Dravidian style temple of Brihadishwara built by the Cholas in the 10th century A.D., dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the giant Nandi statue. Stay overnight at the hotel in Tanjore.  Also noted for its art and crafts; pottery, silk, jewellery, beaten copper, bronzes & silver statutes
Overnight at hotel

Day 8: Tanjore / Trichy ( 55Kms. / 1& ½ hrs.apprx)
Following breakfast, drive to Trichy.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Afternoon, visit Trichy Situated on the banks of river Cauvery, This is famous for the beautifuly sculpted Ranganatha temple at Srirangam, the biggest in India & which makes Trichy a very auspicious and sacred Hindu city.The attractions here include Rock Fort, JambukeshwaraTemple, Tiruvannaikaval, Srirangam,Museums & Art Galleries.
Overnight at hotel

Day 9:Trichy / Karaikudi (82 Kms / 02 hrs apprx)
Following breakfast, drive to Karaikudi en –route visit Tirumayam Fort - This fort is located on the way to Karaikudi,on  Rameswaram- Trichy Highway. It is set in40 acres and is considered historically important. During World war 11, the fort was used as an armoury by the British Army. Inside the fort, there are two famous rock cut shrines-one of SIVA the other of VISHNU.
After visit, continue your drive to Karaikudi.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Afternoon, visit Karaikudi is the biggest city in Sivaganga district, in Tamil nadu, on the Trichy- Rameswaram High road. It is also known as the Capital of Chettinad, due to predominance of Nattu Kotta Chettiars in the area. Chettinad comprises Karaikudi and 74 other adjoining villages.
Chettinad Museum - Chettinad Museum is located , next door to Raja’s palace This museum contains everything- from kitchen tools to masala dabbas, choppers, rice bins to ladle sets. There is traditional jewellery and clothing, huge copper water vats and grain bins. A visit to the museum will reveal the life styles of Chettiyars. 
Overnight at hotel

Day 10:Karaikudi / Madurai (130 Kms / 03 hrs apprx)
Following breakfast, drive to Madurai en –route visit Pillaiyarpatti Temple - 12 km from Karaikudi on the Madurai main road. It is a rock cut temple, built after hewing a hillock, by the early Pandya kings. The images of Karpaga Vinayaka and ‘Sivalinga’ were carved out of stone. This temple is believed to be 1600 old. 
After visit, continue your drive to Madurai.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Evening witness puja ceremony at Shree Meenakshi Temple. 
Overnight at hotel

Day 11: Madurai           
Following breakfast, visit Madurai city: Madurai is one of the oldest cities of southern India. It has been a centre of pilgrimage, for centuries. The Meenakshi temple, the main architectural attraction here, is an excellent example of Dravidian architecture, with gopurams or multi pillared halls, covered from top to bottom, in a profusion of multicoloured images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. However, besides the temple, our tour includes a walk along the main street leading to the temple. The well-organized confusion caused by pilgrims in traditional clothes, pavement shops of all shades, holy men in robes of different colours etc add an unmistakable colour and atmosphere to this fascinating Temple City.
Afternoon free.
Overnight at hotel

Day 12:Madurai / Kovalam (329kms / 07 hrs apprx.)
Following breakfast, drive to Kovalam.
Upon arrival, check-in into your hotel.
Rest of the day free for beach activities.
Overnight at hotel

Day 13:Kovalam
Full day free for Beach activities.
Overnight at hotel

Day 14: Kovalam / Trivandrum ( 16 Kms /  1/2 hrs appx.)
             Depart Trivandrum 
Morning free
(Check-out at 1200 hrs)
Later, transfer to Trivandrum International Airport to connect flight back home        

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Our above package quotation includes:-

• Accommodation in Sharing Double room basis (13 nights) standard category of rooms as per the hotels mentioned above or similar.
• Stay on bed and breakfast basis.
• Assistance and all transfers – airport / hotel / airport.
• Air-conditioned transportation as per the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to the monuments
• Local English speaking guide
• All current government taxes

Above quotation does not include:-

• Any Meal (Lunch or Dinner)
• Any airfare (Domestic & International flight)
• Visa fee & Airport tax
• Tips to the guide, driver, and restaurants
• Porterage at the airport and hotels
• Any expenses of personal nature such as, drinks, laundry, telephone calls, insurance, camera fees, excess baggage, emergency / medical cost etc.
• Any increase in costs beyond our control such as fuel and airfare increase, additional Government levies and taxes etc

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