South India holidays Tour

06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS

Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chennai – Departure

South India consists of the five southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu,

Day 01: Arrive Chennai

Arrive Chennai. On arrival, meeting & assistance at Chennai Airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Chennai

After breakfast, leave for city tour of Chennai visiting the Museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays). Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort Museum & Santhome Cathedral. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03: Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (150 Kms / Approx 04 Hrs drive)

After breakfast, excursion to Kanchipuram, the Golden city is one of the seven sacred cities of India and famous for Silk fabrics. After sightseeing, drive further to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram

Morning breakfast at Hotel. Later visit the Shore Temple, the 5 Rathas, carved in stone Monoliths, as the temple car are arranged according to the Heroes of the Mahabharata epic, have been appointed. Continue to famous 27 x 9 m large bass-relief of Arjuna Penance. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (100 Kms / Approx 2.5 Hrs drive)

Breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Pondicherry can trace its origins to Saint Agasthya, the revered sage of south India. Visit Sri Aurbindo Ashram, the final resting-place of Sri Aurbindo, a saint/yogi who mixed yoga and modern science. There is a museum, furnished with the period furniture of French India and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Museum remains closed on Mondays). Evening you can enjoy cooking class. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06: Pondicherry – Chennai (180 Kms / 04 Hrs drive)

Morning breakfast at Hotel. Later drive further to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai, transfer to the Hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07: Chennai – Departure

After breakfast, day free for leisure activities. Later on time transfer to the Airport to board flight for onward destination.