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Best of Tamil Nadu
Make a venture into the scintillating south across Tamil Nadu, the cradle of South Indian temple architecture, and a living museum of styles that presents magnificent temples with awe inspiring spires seldom seen anywhere else in the country. Check in for one of the finest beaches in Asia at the capital city Chennai, formerly Madras. Or go for some exquisite temple architecture at Tanjore. Visit the Meenakshi Temple of Madurai, one of the most celebrated temples in the region. All these and many other fabulous and exciting activities await your arrival.
Places
visited: Chennai, Tanjore, Madurai
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 days
Day 01:
Arrive at Chennai airport / railway station and check-in at the Taj Connemara
or Fisherman's Cove. On arrival you are treated to a sumptuous breakfast.You
also get a meal credit of Rs 1400 per day / per couple for lunch and dinner.
At Fisherman's Cove make your evening truly delightful with a catamaran ride*.
If you are at Taj Connemara, you can set out on a shopping spree in the city.
Day 02:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the ancient port of Mahabalipuram.
En route, visit Dakshin Chitra, Crocodile Bank and the famed sculpture houses
of Mamallapuram. Return to the hotel for lunch and spend the afternoon, relaxing,
swimming or at the unique spa* for couples at Fisherman's Cove. You can also
go on a guided tour of Chennai if you choose to. End the day with an early dinner
at the hotel.
Day 03:
After breakfast, head for Pondicherry. Visit Auroville, the Pondicherry Museum,
Aayi Mandapam, the French War Memorial, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and enjoy lunch
at Pondicherry.
After lunch, proceed to Chidambaram and visit the 2000-year-old Nataraja Temple.
Alternatively, you could enjoy boating among the hundreds of canals in South
India's only mangrove forest, Pichavaram. Arrive at Tanjore for dinner and stay
at the Ideal River View Resort or an equivalent hotel.
Day 04:
After breakfast, visit the 10th Century Brihadeshwar Temple. The Rajaraja Museum
and Art Gallery, the Royal Palace and go souvenir shopping at the famed Art
Village. Arrive at Karaikudi for lunch, and relish the famous Chettinad fare
at the Chettiar Mansion. After lunch, visit the famous Chettinad palaces and
souvenir shops in the Antique Lane. Arrive at Taj Garden Retreat Madurai for
dinner, and halt for the night.
Day 05:
After breakfast at the hotel , you can from two options:
Option 1: Visit the famous 12th Century Rameshwaram Temple*, and
lunch at TTDC, (or opt for a packed lunch). After lunch, leave for Dhanushkodi*,
explore the remains of the lost city. Return to Taj Garden Retreat Madurai
for dinner.
Option 2: After breakfast, enjoy 62 acres of sprawling landscaped
gardens and a panoramic view from the hotel, or you could also relax with
a traditional Ayurvedic massage*. After lunch at the hotel, spend the rest
of the afternoon at leisure or visit the health centre that creates exotic
potions for the international markets. As the evening sets in, visit the famous
Meenakshi Temple. Later in the evening, drop in at the Thirumalai Nayakkar
Palace which was built in 1636 A.D., for a striking sound and light show.
Enjoy the evening shopping, and wind up an interesting day with dinner at
the hotel.
Day 06:
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for your journey back home. The end of an
eventful and memorable Southern holiday.
Day 07:
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