Cultural Tamil Nadu with Kerala’s Beaches

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This eclectic 11 nights and 12 Days tour lets you explore, enjoy and experience India’s rich heritage in Tamil Nadu as well as let you spend leisure time in the peaceful expanse of the sea Kerala – God’s Own country. Tamil Nadu is one of the richest cultural hubs of India with ancient heritage and art evident in its temples, colonial structures, sculptures, a...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Tour the colonial city attractions of Chennai.
    • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage designated ancient rock-cut temples and bas-relief sculptures of Mahabalipuram.
    • Explore Thanjavur – the ancient center of Tamil learning and culture.
    • Visit the temple city - Madurai, home to the famous Meenakshi Temple, a historic Hindu temple renowned for its lavish art and architecture.
    • Travel to the southernmost point of India situated on the confluence of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean.
    • Enjoy some leisure time on the tranquil beaches of the Kovalam town in Kerala.
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What's this trip about?

    This eclectic 11 nights and 12 Days tour lets you explore, enjoy and experience India’s rich heritage in Tamil Nadu as well as let you spend leisure time in the peaceful expanse of the sea Kerala – God’s Own country. Tamil Nadu is one of the richest cultural hubs of India with ancient heritage and art evident in its temples, colonial structures, sculptures, and other attractions. You will discover the 7th and 8th century dated collection of a rock-cut group of monuments in Mahabalipuram which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the exquisite Dravidian art of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, visit India’s southernmost tip in Kanyakumari, and explore an array of other highlights that this Indian state has to offer. End this tour unwinding at the picturesque and calm beach town of Kovalam in the Kerala, Tamil Nadu’s neighbour.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityChennai
End CityTrivandrum

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Chennai

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in 01 Double/Twin room based on 3 star hotels
    • All Assistance by GeTS holidays representatives on arrival & departure
    • Surface Transportation in Air conditioned car with professional driver
    • Daily Breakfast in all hotels
    • Bottled mineral water in car during sightseeing
    • All expenses related to the vehicle like, Permit, Toll tax etc.
    • Fuel charges, Parking, Driver expenses
    • All Government taxes inclusive of GST

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai

Our representative will welcome you on arrival and assist you in transfer to your hotel. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Spend time at leisure. Overnight in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai Sightseeing

This morning after breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Chennai. Formerly known as Madras, the city of Chennai is known for its rich tradition, classical music, architecture, art and dance form, indigenous parts of the city's identity.

Visit Fort St George, built in...

Day 3: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (56 Km/Approx. 1.5 Hrs. drive)

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Pondicherry, en route visiting Mahabalipuram.

Here, visit the Pancha Rathas or Five Ratha temples. Of the nine monolithic rock-cut temples found in Mahabalipuram, the most important are these, dedicated t...

Day 4: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (96 Km/ Approx. 2 Hrs. Drive)

After breakfast at hotel, check-out and leave for Pondicherry.

On arrival in Pondicherry, you will proceed for a half-day city tour. Pondicherry is referred to as 'India's Little France' and 'The French Riviera of the East'. As the French ruled this place for a...

Day 5: Pondicherry – Thanjavur (168 Km/ Approx. 04 Hrs. drive)

After breakfast, you will check-out then and proceed to Thanjavur. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and relax. Spend time at leisure. Overnight in Thanjavur.

Day 6: Thanjavur – Trichy (58 Km/approx. 1.5 Hrs. drive)

After breakfast, proceed for a visit of temples in Thanjavur – the focal point of Tamil learning and culture. Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Marathas, and the original home of Dravidian art and architecture. Visit the Brihadeeshwara temple ...

Day 7: Trichy – Madurai (138 Km/Approx. 2.5 Hrs. drive)

After breakfast, visit Trichy, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery. The town and its fort were built by the Nayaks of Madurai. Visit the Rock Fort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky outcrop which rises abruptly from the plain to tower ove...

Day 8: Madurai

After breakfast, go on a sightseeing tour of Madurai. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai was the capital of the Pandya kings, and an important cultural and commercial center as early as 550 AD. Visit the Meenakshi Temple. The complex houses 14 magnificent ...

Day 9: Madurai – Kanyakumari (245 Km/Approx. 04 Hrs. drive)

Enjoy breakfast then check-out from your hotel in Madurai and drive to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of India and is home to beautiful beaches, exquisite temples, and important memorials. Watching the sunrise and sunset in Kanyakumari is a big att...

Day 10: Kanyakumari – Kovalam (88 Km/2.5 Hrs. Drive)

After breakfast, step out for a sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari. Visit attractions including Kumari Amman Temple situated on the seashore and one of the most sacred temples in the world, Gandhi Mandapam, and Vivekananda Memorial which marks the popular site where spir...

Day 11: Kovalam

After enjoying your breakfast, you are free to spend the day at leisure.

The quiet and picturesque beach town of Kovalam is a place to spend time in harmony, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Located close to the Arabian Sea, Kovalam’calm blue waters, rocky headlan...

Day 12: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Departure

The morning after breakfast, transfer to the Trivandrum Airport to board the departure flight to your onward journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $977
Price per day$81
Last Updated: 2/28/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Trip was very well organized

Trip was very well organized by the agency and the timing and sequence was perfectly suited to our family (2 adults and 1 yo baby + 4 yo kid). Hotels and attraction ...

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Dec 2018

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We had a great time

We had a great time, well organized, driver mr. manish was supeb . thanks.

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Aug 2018

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All amazing and very helpful and attentive

Myself and my partner had booked with GeTS for a first holiday in India . Gets ensured we had a smooth pickup and transfer from the airport to our hotel which they a...

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Mar 2018

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We enjoyed our short visit

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What's excluded

    • Medical and insurance of any kind.
    • Any Air Fare
    • Indian Visa
    • Any Monument Entrances Fees
    • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities
    • Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals

Accommodation

,Value - 3 start level accommodations - Trips labeled “Value” fall into a mid-range budget and the accommodations can range from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Chennai - The Residency Mahabalipuram - Mamalla Heritage Pondicherry - Annamalai International Thanjavur - Gnanam Thanjavur Trichy - Grand Gardenia Madurai - Astoria by Sparsa Kanyakumari - Sea View Kovalam - Abad Harmonia Beach Resort
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Easy - Trip generally requires some walking on multiple days of the trip over even terrain.

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