01 Day: Arrival: Chennai:

Arrival in Chennai by international flight. Chennai, home to ancient Dravidian civilization, hardly touched by the invasions from the North, which is often claimed to be the "pure" India. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check in. After some rest, refreshment and breakfast take a city tour of Chennai visiting Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is currently used as the state government’s secretariat, Santhome Cathedral was built around 14th-15th century and is another colonial structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeswara Temple is the oldest temple in Chennai. Another important temple in the city dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthasarthy Temple. The Snake Park has a large collection of snakes and many other reptiles. Evening optionally you can visit flower and fruit market. Overnight at the hotel.

02 Day: Chennai - Tirupati - Chennai (Excursion 140 kms - 2 ½ hours):

After breakfast drive to Tirupati. A temple and pilgrim town located at the foot of the Tirumala Hills on which the ancient and beautiful temple of Lord Venkateshwara stands. Spread over seven hills, this township is the most picturesque pilgrimage centre in the south. One must see the fervour with which the devotees stand in long queues for a glimpse of their Lord. Masses of coins, jewellery & hair are received as offerings. On arrival proceed for Darshan of Lord Balaji. After darshan drive back to Chennai for overnight stay.

03 Day: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (65 kms - 1 ½ hrs):

After breakfast, take half-day sightseeing tour touching Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and the museums that contain the world's most complete and impressive selection of Chola bronzes and stone sculptures from South India and the Deccan. Later, drive on to, then passed into the hands of the Marathas and later still went to the British. For ages it has been the chief Mamallapuram, The city, built in the 7th century, this ancient city is said to be a sculptor's delight, boasting of some of India's most sublime rock-cut art, for which it is now a World Heritage site. On arrival transfer to the hotel. The evening free for visit to local market and individual activities. Overnight at the hotel at Mahabalipuram.

04 Day: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (65 kms - 1 ½ hours):

After breakfast departure for sightseeing covering Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance & Five Rathas. Then after lunch drive to Kanchipuram, the golden city of thousand temples, one of Hinduism's seven most sacred cities of the early Chola Period of the 2nd century. After visit drive back to Mahabalipuram for overnight stay.

05 Day: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (135 kms 3 hrs):

After breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Pondicherry, the capital of the French colonies in India since the 17th century. Afternoon visit the local market and evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

06 Day: Pondicherry - Tanjore (280 kms- 7 hours):

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram - the final resting place of Sri Aurobindo, a saint-cum-yogi who synthesized yoga and modern science. It is also the final resting place of the Mother. Also visit the Museum, which has rooms, furnished with period furniture of French India; Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus. Later check out and drive to Tanjore. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the evening free for relax. Overnight at the hotel.

07 Day: Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai (158 kms 3 hours):

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Tanjore visiting beautiful Chola Temple of Brihadeshwara. The temple is capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite block weighing 80 tons which was taken to the top with the help of a 6 km long ramp, an old technique used by the Egyptians for building pyramids. After visit depart by surface for Madurai en route sightseeing tour of Trichy visiting the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapati, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines lead to the temple. Yet another flight leads to Temple of Lord Shiva. After visit continue to drive to Madurai. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Madurai.

08 Day: Madurai:

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting Meenakshi Sundareshwar, one of the largest temple complexes in India built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Apart from the estimated 33 million sculptures there, the temple is absolutely absorbing with the endless rounds of ceremonies, prostration of countless devotees and glittering market stalls, later visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Overnight at Madurai.

09 Day: Madurai - Chennai (By Air) – Hometown (By Air):

After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight for Chennai. On arrival transfer to the International airport to board the connecting flight for home country. On departure the tour concludes with happy memories.

Important Note:

1. Customized Tour:
Above tour programme can be customized, as per the preference by the guest in terms of arrival dates, departure dates and destinations, no. of days etc., it will be your individual tour not sharing with other person or a group tour.

2. Our Services:
We provide individual customized tour packages with 2, 3, 4, 5, 5 star deluxe hotels as well as standard and luxury heritage hotels and palaces with air - conditioned car accompanied by English speaking driver through out the tour (right from your pick up from the airport till you departure to home town) for all transfers, sightseeing, intercity travel, city tour with services of English/multilingual guide, domestic air/train ticketing, special interest tour with all kind of travel related services.

3. Tour Cost:
Tour cost depends on 3 major factors: A) How many people are traveling together? B) Travel period, as the hotels are having different rates during low and high season. C) Preference of hotel category or budget per person per day.

4. Group Tours:
The above tour programme can be executed for group tours, if the guest or any travel agency forms a group in their own country. Conducting and forming a group tour in India with different nationals is not feasible.