Transport

Transport by private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.

Hygieneprotocol

Face masks provided for travelers Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Gear/equipment sanitized between use Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Regular temperature checks for staff Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Guide

English speaking guide service included on sightseeing days as per program in all cities. (Other language guide can be organined on request)

Accommodation

Hotels used or similar for 10 nights accommodation Chennai x 1 night 3* - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods 4* - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan 5* - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace Mahabalipuram x 1 night 3* - INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort 4* - Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort 5* - Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman’s Cove Pondicherry x 1 night 3* - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International 4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa 5* - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa Thanjore x 1 night 3star - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 4star - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort 5star - Svatma Trichy x 1 night 3star - Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia 4 & 5star - Sangam Hotels Madurai x 1 night 3* - Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5* - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Rameshwaram x 1 night 3* & 4*- Daiwik Hotel 5* - Hyatt Place Rameswaram Kanyakumari x 1 night 3* - Sea Shore/ Hotel Seaface 4* & 5* - Anantya Resorts/ Annai Resorts and Spa Kovalam x 2 nights 3* - Harmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort 4* - Estuary Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel 5* - Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove/ The Leela Kovalam Beach

Others

Bottled drinking water in car. Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. Government taxes.

Not included:

Others

Any flight tickets. Gratuities & optional activities. Camera charges at any monuments. Meals other than mentioned in inclusions. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Meals

Only daily breakfast included at all hotels.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Chennai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Chennai

Upon arrival at Chennai airport, our office executive will greet you and assist with the transfer to the hotel. Check-in (subject to room availability) and take some time to relax. In the afternoon, embark on a city tour of Chennai. Explore the historic Fort St. George and its museum, a testament to British East India Company’s establishment in 1640. Visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a stunning Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden. Conclude the day with a leisurely stroll on the picturesque Marina Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, drive towards Mahabalipuram, with a stopover in Kanchipuram, the "City of Thousand Temples" and renowned for its silk industry. Explore significant temples such as the Kailasanathar Temple, an 8th-century marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Ekambareswarar Temple with its ancient mango tree. Continue to Mahabalipuram and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, discover the Monolithic Temples, including the Rathas, Shore Temple, and the unique Krishna’s Butterball. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Following breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and start exploring the city. Visit Aurovil, an experimental community focused on harmony, and the Auroville Botanical Gardens. Explore the Pondicherry Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Chola bronze sculptures, and take a stroll through the charming French Colony. Unwind on the beach in the evening, taking in the tranquil atmosphere. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjore (180Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjore (180Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, depart for Thanjore, stopping en route to visit the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Continue the journey, exploring the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, built in the Tamil architectural style. Next, visit the Darasuram Temple, known for its artistic treasures and exquisite stone carvings. Reach Thanjore and check in at the hotel, where you can relax for the night.
Day 5 Day 5: Thanjore - Trichy (60Kms/ 1.3Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Thanjore - Trichy (60Kms/ 1.3Hrs Approx)

Start the day with breakfast before visiting the Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort, an extraordinary example of Chola architecture. Explore the Thanjavur Palace & Museum, housing a rich collection of Chola bronze statues. Discover the city’s cultural heritage before spending the night at the hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (135Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (135Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Following breakfast, explore Trichy, beginning with the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, famous for its 22 gopurams. Visit the Rock Fort Temple, offering panoramic views of Tiruchirappalli, and the Jambukeshwara Temple in Tiruvanaikkaval. Later, drive to Madurai, check in at the hotel, and embark on a city tour, including the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Tirumal Nayak’s Palace. Attend the Aarti ceremony at the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple before an overnight stay.
Day 7 Day 7: Madurai - Rameshwaram (170Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Madurai - Rameshwaram (170Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, journey to Rameshwaram, known for its sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama. Check in at the hotel, and visit the Rameshwaram Temple and Adam’s Bridge, a chain of reefs believed to be used by Hanuman’s monkey army. Enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 8 Day 8: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320Kms/ 7Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320Kms/ 7Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India. Check in at the hotel and spend the day relaxing on the beach, taking in the stunning sunset. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Day 9 Day 9: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80Kms/ 2Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80Kms/ 2Hrs Approx)

Start the day with breakfast and visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Vivekananda Memorial, and Padmanabhapuram Palace. Explore the temple town and its Dravidian-style architecture. Later, drive to Kovalam, check in at the hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 10 Day 10: Kovalam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kovalam

After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Trivandrum. Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a guardian deity of the city, and Attukal Temple. Explore the Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through famous beaches, including Shankumugham Beach and Kovalam Beach. Overnight at the beach hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: Kovalam - Departure (Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Kovalam - Departure (Flight)

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before transferring to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight. Bid farewell to the mesmerizing journey from Chennai to Kovalam filled with cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes. Safe travels!

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Chennai To Kovalam Cultural Journey

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Itinerary of your trip Chennai To Kovalam Cultural Journey

Day 1: Arrival In Chennai

Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Day 4: Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjore (180Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)

Day 5: Thanjore - Trichy (60Kms/ 1.3Hrs Approx)

Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (135Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Day 7: Madurai - Rameshwaram (170Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

Day 8: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (320Kms/ 7Hrs Approx)

Day 9: Kanyakumari - Kovalam (80Kms/ 2Hrs Approx)

Day 10: Kovalam

Day 11: Kovalam - Departure (Flight)

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