Tour Code: FIT/2348

Enchanting Tamil Nadu

6 Nights / 7 Days
Private Van Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : Pondicherry (2N),Thanjavur (1N),Tiruchirappalli (1N),Madurai (2N)

Sightseeing

Pondicherry, India
  • Puducherry Museum
  • Raj Nivas
  • French War Memorial
  • The Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
  • Gandhi Mandapam
  • White Town
Tiruchirappalli, India
  • Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam
  • Kallanai Dam
  • Tiruvanaikovil Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akhilandeswari Temple
  • Arulmigu Uchchi Pillaiyar Temple
Madurai, India
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Thirumalai Nayak Palace
  • Gandhi Ashram Museum
  • Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Thanjavur, India
  • Brihadeeswara Temple
  • Maratha Palace - Thanjavur Palace (Aranmanai)

Meals

  • 6 Breakfast
  • 6 Dinner
Enchanting Tamil Nadu - 06 Night/07 days

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Chennai – Pondicherry - (152 Kms, 3 Hrs 10 Minutes)
    Arrive at Chennai airport, meet the assistance/driver & drive to Pondicherry. Pondicherry: Some miles from the Tamil Nadu’s capital city Chennai lays a town to charm you with its French influence. The beach town of Pondicherry is like a slow walk into the bygone era. The lanes named in French and the culinary delight from France is India’s way of preserving its history. Pondicherry is one among the seven union territories of India; officially named as Puducherry. Colonized by the French until 1954, shades of the French are still visible around every corner.  On arrival at Pondicherry check into the hotel. Evening free for leisure, one can go to enjoy sunset at Paradise Beach Island or Rock island. Dinner & Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Pondicherry
    Today early morning visit Promenade beach to look at the foremost beautiful sunrise (if one wants to), return to the hotel and take after breakfast & get ready for sightseeing of Pondicherry covering:Pondicherry Museum:  Houses relics & artifacts from the French, Dutch & British Eras Raj Niwas: Official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry French War Memorial: The French War Memorial honours those courageous souls who lost lives during the war. The memorial was designed by sculptor Gaston Petit & is engraved with bronze plates listing the names of soldiers who lost lives during World War I & also of those who died during World War II. Gandhi Mandappam: Mahatma Gandhi is a renowned name from the bygone era whose adages are quoted numerous times throughout the world. Not only in India, but the statues of the Mahatma are also placed around the world. Pondicherry is also home to at least one, a four-meter square was erected in Goubert Avenue or the Promenade.Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: The church is one among the foremost sacred and spiritual sites in Pondicherry. This church is 100 years old. White town: Pink bougainvillea flowers peering over colorful walls, French street names & artsy cafes are the highlight of the white town area.Return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry.
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Pondicherry – Tanjore - (168 Kms, 4 Hrs 25 Minutes)
    Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Tanjore.Tanjore/ Thanjavur: Thanjavur, ‘Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu’ is the capital of art and literature of Tamil Nadu state in India. Thanjavur is famous for the Brihadeeswarar Temple. Tanjore features a rich historical heritage.  Thanjavur has been one of the chief political, cultural and religious centers of South India.On arrival at Tanjore check into the hotel. Freshen up & visit below places:Brihadeeswarar Temple: Built between 1003 and 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola, the Brihadeshwara Temple is the grandest of the three living Chola Temples. It remains as one of the best glories of Indian architecture and also one among the best places to go to in Thanjavur. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site referred to as 'Great Living Chola Temples'.Thanjavur Palace (Aranmanai): Thanjavur Palace, also known as Maratha Palace or Nayak Palace is a wonderful historical structure in the town of Thanjavur. It was the official residence of the Maratha rulers from 1674 to 1855. The palace is noted for its huge halls, spacious corridors, observation and arsenal towers, and a shady courtyard. The Palace is a must visit place in Thanjavur to understand the history and lifestyle of its rulers. The Palace divided into two parts.Return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Tanjore.
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Tanjore – Trichy - (60 Kms, 1 hr 15 Minutes)
    Today Morning After breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Trichy.Trichy: The town of Tiruchirappalli is also referred to as Trichy or Trichypalli. It is often called the ‘Energy Equipment and Fabrication Capital of India’. Trichy is a mid-sized and fast-emerging city in Tamil Nadu. This is both the kind of a spiritual and religious city having the mixed glimpses of modernization as well.On arrival check into the hotel. Visit below places:Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: Trichy is known for Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple which is the largest Hindu Temple complex in India.  It’s also the biggest temple complex in India. The temple is a great Vaishnava pilgrim center. There’s an enormous idol of Lord Ranganatha reclining on the lap of Adishesha. The temple is incredibly well preserved with its beautiful sculptures and painted walls. Kallanai Dam: It’s the world’s 4th oldest water reservoir. It’s built across the Kaveri River near Trichy.  Kallanai Dam is also referred to as Grand Anicut and it’s said that this dam was constructed by King Karikala Chola of the Chola Dynasty about 2,000 years ago.Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswaram Temple: Another popular temple in Trichy is the 1000-2000 years old Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswaram Temple. This temple is one among the 5 major Shiva temples within the whole state of Tamil Nadu; India. The Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswaram Temple represents the element of water (neer in Tamil).Return to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Trichy.
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Trichy – Madurai - (135 Kms, 2 Hrs)
    Today Morning After breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Madurai.Enroute visit Ucchi Pillayar Rock fort Temple: The foremost popular and spectacular attraction of the town is Rock Fort. Actually this is the landmark of the city. The summit features a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is more than 2,000 years old.Madurai:  Madurai, with its rich history, has been nicknamed Athens of the East. Madurai is an ancient city within the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city’s skyline is dominated by the 14 impressive and colorful gateway towers of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is a major pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from all over India and beyond.On arrival check into the hotel & after that visit below place:Thirumalai Nayak Temple Palace: This beautiful palace was built in 1636 by King Thirumalai Nayak, who ruled Madurai from 1623–1659. It is believed to be designed by an Italian architect but no details about him are available. The palace is a fusion of Islamic and Dravidian architecture.Temple Cars:  There are two big and impressively decorated wooden temple cars at the center of the East Masi Street. The cars are mainly utilized in processions to carry images of gods and goddesses.Return back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Madurai.
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Madurai
    Today Morning After breakfast, set out to visit the sightseeing places of Madurai:Meenakshi Amman Temple - Renowned for its astonishing architecture, Meenakshi Temple was nominated as one of the wonders of the world, but couldn’t make it into the list of ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. However, the temple is certainly one among the ‘Wonders of India’. This historic Hindu temple in the center of Madurai is one of the oldest and largest temples in India.Gandhi Memorial Museum: Gandhi Memorial Museum not only boasts of an upscale collection but also presents an alluring architecture. It had been inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru. It’s now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas (Gandhi Museums) in the country.  It includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai comes under the Peace Museums Worldwide selected by the United Nations Organization (UNO)Mariamman Teppakulam: This is a famous temple tank located about 4 km east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Literally, Teppakulam means ‘temple pond’. It is mainly used for devotional festivals and famous for the colorful Float Festival held here around January/February.Return back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Madurai.
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Madurai
    Today morning after breakfast depart to Madurai Airport/Railway station to have your connecting flight/train for your home town with the wonderful memories of Tamil Nadu.
    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Puducherry Museum

One of the foremost popular museums in Pondicherry, the Puducherry museum may be a storehouse of an exquisite collection of artifacts and remainders, which belong to Chola and Pallava dynasties. While the lobby contains several stone-craved statues, in the courtyard of the museum, there are fossilized trunks of ancient trees. On the ground floor, there are models of modes of transportation that were used in this region in the old times. Bronze statues of Gods and Goddesses are also a part of the collection.
There is a wonderful collection of church relics, handicrafts and coins here. The museum also houses a separate section for shells and fossils. There is also an excellent gallery containing sculptures as well as the remains of archaeological findings from the Arikamedu Roman settlement. Another section has the history and legendary French colonial information. Also find an exquisite 
collection of temple lamps, and other pieces of art and craft.
The painting section of the Puducherry Museum has colonial prints, glass and Tanjore paintings also as contemporary works in colors, pastels, and oils.

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Raj Nivas

Le Palais Du governor now called the Raj Nivas is situated surrounded by the Rue Nehru on the North, Rue De Rangapoule on the South and Rue Saint Louis on the East and Rue Francois Martin on the West with access from the north and south. The Governor’s House has a history of its own. Pierre Benoît Dumas, the French Governor for Pondicherry, laid the inspiration for a Governor’s palace in 1738 but the palace had to attend for the arrival of Joseph François Dupleix to see its completion. When Jean Law de Lauriston took over Pondicherry in 1765 the town was completely in ruins. Within a brief span of three years an entire urban area sprang abreast of the ruins of the old - the Governor’s Palace and therefore the administration offices on the north, the warehouses on the south, the military barracks on the east and west.

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French War Memorial

French War Memorial on Goubert Avenue is located in French Quarter (White Town). It was built in 1971 to commemorate the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during First World War.
The memorial has four stark white columns with a life-size statue of a soldier leaning on a rifle. On the memorial there is an inscription that says, 'Aux combattants des Indes Francoises morts pour la patrie, 1914-1918' which means French fighters of India who died for their country in 1914-1918.
The memorial may be a 
popular tourist attraction in Pondicherry. There is alittle garden built round the monument. The Memorial is beautifully illuminated on the Bastille Day which is widely known on 14th July.

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The Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus

This church, one of the 21 basilicas in India, may be a famous pilgrimage for roman catholic Christians and thought of one among the simplest places to go to in Pondicherry.It was built in 1908 by French missionaries. The sacred heart Basilica, a 100- years- old structure represents Gothic . It is 50 meters long, 48 meters wide and 18 meters high. Inside the church, there are 28 glass paintings which are a depiction of the life of Christ and saints of the church. The church features a huge area on the outside too.

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Gandhi Mandapam

The Statue of Gandhi is found on the beach front of Pondicherry. Built by the famous sculptor Roy Choudhary from Madras School of Art and Crafts, it's one among the main landmarks in Pondicherry. It is surrounded by eight exquisitely carved monolithic granite pillars which were brought from Gingee Fort.
The statue stands 4 m (13 feet) high is that the 3rd biggest Gandhi statue. It was inaugurated on January 26, 1965. The square in front of the statue referred to as Gandhi Thidal, plays host to various cultural and musical activities through the year.
There is a tunnel below the Gandhi statue which is believed to be resulting in Gingee Fort. There were some efforts to explore the tunnel. But, after a few people died of suffocation, the tunnel was closed.

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White Town

White Town known as the French Colony of Pondicherry, is  a residential area which boasts  blend culture of the Tamils and the  French families. The area holds  its old world charm  with  its cobblestone roads, mustard yellow houses and ancient French architecture. Building here are mostly painted in pale yellow or shades of yellow color. Most of the building are converted into heritage hotels, cafes, restaurants and art galleries. Pathways are well paved and  with shady trees. White Town was a former French headquarters has a lot of French influence  which is highlight of the place. Most of the stores here  are owned by French  nationalists which sell expensive, elegant and high end personalized goods for home decor  and antique furniture.
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