India and the Himalayas
9 Day Temples of Tamil Nadu - From: $3,280
India
Trip Summary
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu at the most southeastern part of the country expresses a mixture of ancient and colonial architecture and flavor. Visit the former French colony of Pondicherry and see Fort St. George in Chennai, built by the East India Company. Also explore Tanjore which was an ancient capital of the Chola Empire.
Highlights
- See some of the beautiful coastline of Southeastern India
- Learn about the local, spicy cooking techniques from a demonstration
- See the world's largest and finest bas-relief in Mahabalipuram
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $3,280 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Chennai, India
Arrive in Chennai and transfer to your hotel. Spend a day exploring Chennai including the National Art Gallery and Fort St. George, built by the East India Company.
Lodging: Taj Connemara
Day 3
Pondicherry, India
Visit the seaside town of Mahabalipuram before driving to Pondicherry.
Lodging: Le Dupleix
Days 4 - 5
Tanjore, India
Drive to Tanjore and visit the Chidambaram Temples en-route. Explore the city including temples and the bronze sculpture museum. Also visit a local painting school.
Lodging: Ideal River View Resort
Days 6 - 7
Karaikudi, India
Drive to Karaikudi in Chettinad. Explore the famous mansions of the Chettiars and enjoy a cooking demonstration of the local cuisine in the evening.
Lodging: The Bangala
Day 8
Madurai, India
Drive to Madurai. See the city including the Meenakshi Temple.
Lodging: Taj Gateway Pasumalai
Day 9
Deora, India
Transfer to the airport for a commercial flight to Mumbai. On arrival you will be taken to a nearby hotel where you have a room to use until it is time to transfer back to the airport for your international departing flight.
Lodging: Hyatt Regency- day room
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