Tamil Nadu Highlights Tour
11 Days Starting and ending in Chennai
Visiting: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
11TNHT
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Easy
Age range:
1-85
Special diets catered:
Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This tour will provide amazing experience to the most historical and fascinating tourist destinations of South India. This tour starting with the amazing Chennai then we will take you on a journey to the ancient temples of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Madurai. Where you will see the temples and monuments of Dravidian style, Pallava dynasty and Chola dynasty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Chennai
Location: Chennai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Km / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Mahabalipuram, via en-route visit to Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple. Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : At Mahabalipuram
Location: Mahabalipuram
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball. After your sightseeing tour back to the hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (99 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Location: Puducherry
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : At Puducherry
Location: Puducherry
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast continue to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar Backwater & the beautiful beaches of Puducherry. After sightseeing tour to Puducherry later back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Location: Thanjavur
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for half day city tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Church, Sivaganga Gardens, Lord Murugan Temple and Sangeetha Mahal.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Thanjavur - Trichy (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Location: Tiruchirappalli
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trichy. Upon arrival at Trichy check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for sightseeing tour to Trichy, visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : Trichy - Madurai (140 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Location: Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : At Madurai
Location: Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Madurai visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Alagar kovil and Gandhi Museum. After sightseeing back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Madurai - Chennai (By Flight)
Location: Chennai
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Madurai airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai our representative assist you to transfer for your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Departure From Chennai
Location: Chennai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Chennai airport to board the flight for your next destination.
What's Included
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Dining
10 Breakfast
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10 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
3 Star Accommodation.
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences
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All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
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English speaking guide at Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai
Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
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Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy
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One mineral water bottle per person per day
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable)
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Monument entry fees
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
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International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Healthy.
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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Do I need a visa to travel to India?
Yes. The Government of India grants Tourist Visa to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India. The only purpose of visiting India should be recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. Any activity other than the aforementioned ones is cognizable.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Panda Experiences has been in operation since 2008
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Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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