11 Days, Tantalizing, Tamilnadu

**Perfect for First Time Travelers

If your idea of India is one of ancient temples thick with incense and chanting masses worshiping dimly lit deities covered with vermilion paste and crushed marigolds, then Tamil Nadu is where your mental images will be replaced by vivid memories.

Occupying a long stretch of the Bay of Bengal coastline known as the Coromandel Coast, India’s southernmost state is dominated by a rich cultural and religious heritage that touches every aspect of life. For many, this is the Hindu heartland — home to one of India’s oldest civilizations, the Dravidians, who pretty much escaped the Mughal influence that permeated so much of the cultural development in the north.

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Ground Cost (Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis)

2 PAX	4 PAX	6 PAX	10 PAX
RM 2,400.00	RM 1,980.00	RM 1,880.00	RM 1,600.00

Cost Includes

Accommodation in bellow given hotels.

Overnight	Hotel
Tirupathi	Fortune Kencess
Kanchipuram	GRT
Thiruvannamalai	Sparsa Resort
Trichirapalli	Grand Gardenia
Madurai	Star Residency
Kumbakonam	Le Garden
Vaitheeswaran Koil	Sadhabishegam
Pondicherry	Annamalai
Chennai	Benzz Park

Transportation using A/C Indigo (2 Pax) Taverra (3 to 5 Pax) Tempo Traveller (6 to 10 Pax)
Assistance on arrival and departure
All applicable taxes

Cost Does Not Includes

Meals other than breakfast at Hotels.
Camera Fee
Tips & Porterage
Things of personal nature such as Laundry, telephone etc
International or inland flight tickets.
All other than those listed in inclusive

* Alternative package originating from Trichy is also available.

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Day 1 Kuala Lumpur – Chennai – Thirupathi

Met on arrival transfer to Thirupathi with brief stopover at Thiruthani and Kalahasti [AIR] .On arrival at Thirupathi check into hotel.

Day 2 Thirupathi – Vellore – Kanchipuram

Early morning Darshan at Thirupathi and with brief stop at the famous Vellore Mahalakshmi Golden Temple depart for Kancheepuram. On arrival visit Vardharaja Perumal temple, Ekambranathar temple [EARTH], Kamatchi Amman temple, and Ulaganatha Perumal temple. Kancheepuram is famous for its temple and silk sarees.

Day 3 Kanchipuram – Thiruvannamalai

Visiting Arunachaleshwar Temple [FIRE] and Ashrams. The temple dedicated to Lord Siva represents Fire one of the five elements of the Universe [Pancha Boodha Stala]

Day 4 Thiruvannamalai – Trichirapalli

After Breakfast depart Thiruvannamalai to Trichy. Visit Samayapuram Mariamman Temple on the route. Also visit: Sri Rangam Ranganatha Samy Temple, Uchipillayar Temple and Jambukesvaram Temple [WATER].

Day 5 Trichirapalli – Madurai

Depart for Madurai to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Naiciker Mahal and Thiruparankundram.

Day 6 Madurai / Tanjore / Kumbakonam

Depart Madurai to Kumbakonam with stop at Tanjore. At Tanjore you will visit the famous Brihadeeswara temple famous for its monumental Grandeur depicting sculpture of the Raja Raja Chola Empire. Departing Tanjore towards Kumbakonam with stops at Thingaloor, Alangudi and Tirunageswaram

Day 7 Kumbakonam – Vaitheeswaran Koil

Depart Kumbakonam to Vaitheeswaran Koil [SEWAI] with stops at Suriyanar Koil Kanchanur, Thirunallar, Keezha Perumpallam and Thiruvenkadu

Day 08 Vaitheeswaran Kovil / Chidambaram / Pondicherry

Depart Vaitheeswaran Koil to Pondicherry via Chidambaram [SKY] to visit Nataraja temple.

Day 09 Pondicherry – Chennai

Depart Pondicherry to Chennai with a briefstop at Mahabalipuram. On arrival at Chennai continue with half day city tour inclusive of Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Museum, St. Thomas Church.