TAMIL NADU HERITAGE AND
SUNRISE TOUR
10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
PRICE PER PERSON 51,500/MINIMUM 2 PAX
Day 1
Arrive at Chennai and check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit Gandhi Memorial, Kala
Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine beach. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast leave for Tirupathi to visit the
famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara on the top
of the Tirumala hills. This temple is believed to
be the oldest temple in the country and is the
richest temple too. Have lunch at a local
restaurant in Tirupathi. Return to Chennai in the
evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram (76kms/1.50hrs). This city was the ancient capital of
the Pallavas and was known for its 1000 temples, many of them are still used to this day. The
most famous being the Sri Kamakshi temple. The city is today well known for the silks it
produces. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then continue driving to Mamallapooram and
check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Mamallapooram earlier known as
Mahabalipooram. This city was a port during the Pallava period. It has some of the most
beautiful rock cut temples in South India. It also is home to the famous Shore Temple that is
unique because Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are housed in the same sanctum sanctorum.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4
After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamallai (112kms/03hrs) an important pilgrim center that has
an old temple of Lord Shiva. Lunch at a local restaurant and drive on to Pondicherry
(131kms/3.5hrs). This town has a strong French influence, as it was an erstwhile French
colony. Check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
In the morning after breakfast visit Aurobindo Ashram which is 10kms
north of Pondicherrry. After lunch at the hotel visit Auroville an
interesting experiment where people from various nationalities live
together in harmony. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
After breakfast drive to Chidambaram (65kms/1.5hrs) to visit the
famous Nataraja Temple. The roof of the sanctum sanctorum is gold
plated. Here Lord Shiva is depicted as the cosmic dancerNataraja. After lunch at a local restaurant drive to Tanjavur or
Tanjore (104kms/3hrs). On the way visit a Brass factory at
Kumbakonam. Tanjore was the capital of the Chola dynasty and
has the famous Brahadeswara Temple. Check into the hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7
After breakfast leave for Trichurapalli or Trichy located on the
banks of the River Kaveri. It is famous for the Ranganath temple
at Srirangam. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After lunch visit
the Rock Fort Temple, Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
After breakfast leave for Madurai. On arrival check into the hotel. It is famous for its
Meenakshi temple. After lunch visit the Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great
Tank and Gandhi museum. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day9
After breakfast travel to Rameshwaram, is the most
sacred temple town in India is actually an island. Legend
has it that Lord Rama along with Sita offered prayer to
Lord Shiva after defeating Ravana, by praying to a sand
Lingam made by Sita on this island. And at this very spot
is located the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. Have lunch at
a local restaurant. Return to Madurai for dinner and
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day10
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum & check in at the hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 11
After breakfast travel to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula. It is an
important pilgrim center as well, famous for its Amman Temples dedicated to the Virgin
Goddess, Kanya Kumari. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Watch the sun-set at the beach and return to Trivandrum. Dinner and overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day12
After breakfast drive to the airport to board the flight for onward journey.
Inclusions




11 nights’ accommodation on double sharing basis with breakfast
Tour and Transfer by Air-conditioned vehicle
Toll taxes, Parking and state tax
Currently all applicable taxes
Exclusions







Entrance Fee at the monuments
Tips to Guide, Driver, Porter, Hotels and representatives
Portages at airport, Hotels, railway station
Travel insurance, Visa Fee, Air tickets, Train Tickets
Meals other than breakfast
Liquor, Laundry charges, Telephone charges and other expense of personal nature
All additional services or up gradation in Vehicle or Hotels will be charges extra
Important conditions


Extra Adult sharing the same room will be charged 60 % of the package cost
Extra child from 04-12 years will be charged 45 % of the package cost
For more information or customization, please contact Lotus Forex (P) Ltd. on 91-80-40474444.