Tamil Nadu Tour By Train 9 Days

  • 9 Days
  • Maximum Capacity: 20
  • If Cancelled, Please Refer To Our Cancellation Policy
  • Adult

From $71,550.00 Per Adult

Description

Your journey will start at the tip of Southern India – Trivandrum. You will then embark towards the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu – the state which is known as the cultural center of South India.  ...

Duration

9 Days, 8 Nights

Language

English

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore the Napier Museum's cultural blend

  • Admire the Padmanabha Swamy Temple's art

  • Shop at Madurai's bustling bazaars

  • Visit the grand Brihadeeswarar Temple

  • Stroll through Pondicherry's French Quarter

Included

  • 8 Nights’ Of Accommodation In 3 Star Hotels As Per Desire With Base Category Of Rooms At Each Place
  • Daily Breakfast At All The Hotels
  • All Transportation, Driver And Sightseeing Tours Using An AC Medium Car.
  • Sightseeing As Per Tour Program.
  • See Wonderful Beauty Of Tamil Nadu By Train .
  • All Pick-Ups & Drop-Offs As Per Itinerary.
  • All Taxes, Parking, Toll Charges, Driver Allowance, And Service Charges

Excluded

  • Medical Insurance Of Any Kind
  • Any Domestic / International Flight Fares
  • Any Meals ( Unless Specified )
  • Anything Except In Inclusions.
  • Any Guide Services & Monument Fees As Per Tour Plan
  • Any Expenses Arising Out Of Unforeseen Circumstances Like Flight Delay/Cancellation/Fare Hike, Strike Or Any Other Natural Calamities.
  • Personal Nature Expenses I.E. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, And Tipping

Travel Itinerary

1 - Arrive Trainvadrum

Arrive at Trivandrum International airport and get transferred to your hotel for overnight stay

2 - In Trivandrum then board overnight train for Madurai

Morning visit the well-renowned Napier Museum. This museum is an amalgamation of Mughal, Indian, and Chinese cultures. That being said, another highlight of this place is the natural air-conditioning system.

Secondly, visit the Sri Chitra Art Gallery. It exhibits rare paintings belonging to the Tanjore, Rajput, and Mughal school of art. The oriental collection of paintings hailing from Tibet, Bali, Japan, and China will give a refreshing perspective.

In the evening board your overnight train for Madurai.

3 - Arrive Madurai & Sightseeing

Arrive Madurai and get transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast visit the ancient Meenakshi Amman Temple, Shop at the bargain-filled bazaars bursting with treasures and jewelry shops galore before returning to the hotel for lunch.

In the afternoon, head to the gigantic Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace with its imposing courtyard, grand throne chambers and entry flanked by stone carved horses.

Note that check in time at hotel is around 1200 Hours. Room is subject to availably at the time of check in.

4 - Madurai / Trichy [ Sightseeing ] & Drive to Tanjore

Morning board a scenic 2 hours train journey for Trichy. On arrival, feel the magnificence of several historical and pilgrimage places. You can experience a mild climate in Trichy, ranging from 24 Degrees Celsius to 37 Degrees Celsius.

Visit Rock Fort Temple built by Pallavas back in 508 AD. Also, stopover at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Dharma Varma Chola first constructed it. The temple Vimanam got demolished by the Kaveri river flood which was later constructed by early Cholas King Killivalavan with 21 tower gateways, one of the best places for spiritual experience.

Move to Tanjore for overnight stay.

5 - In Tanjore

Today visit the famous Lord Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This impressive building was built by King Raja Raja Cholan a thousand years back. This monument is considered among the splendid architectural accomplishments of South India.

 

Next visit the spectacular Maratha Palace, within a maze-like complex; walk through the open courtyard Art Gallery displaying priceless collections of superb Chola bronzes and stone carvings and visit the Saraswathi Mahal Library.

6 - Thanjavur – Pondicherry

Morning you will by travelling by train to Pondicherry.

Your journey along the coast takes you to enchanting Pondicherry, a former French colonial settlement that still retains its carefree French atmosphere and architectural legacy. In the charming Old Quarter, with its tree-lined cobbled streets, colonial villas are draped with fragrant bougainvillea, and sidewalk cafes abound. Even the policemen are dressed in traditional French red hats and belts!

Enjoy your French life in Pondicherry.

7 - Puducherry - Mamallapuram

Today visit serene Auroville, City of Dawn famous for the meditation center inspired by the teachings of the Indian yogi Sri Aurobindo. Next, view the golden-domed Mother Temple. Later, tour a factory where delicate individually handcrafted papers are produced followed by a visit to Aurobindo Ashram. Take a rickshaw ride around the French, Hindu and Muslim quarters of Pondicherry.

In time you will be driven away to Mahabalipuram for overnight stay.

8 - In Mahabalipuram

Today embark on a Mahabalipuram tour. Think about the Shore Temple standing by the sea for over 12 centuries, with an impressive bas-relief and imposing twin towers. At southern end, see Five Rathas carved from large boulders and Arjuna's Penance, a massive bas-relief that magnificently depicts the flow of the Ganges down from the Himalayas coupled with scenes from Indian daily life presenting the finest early example of ancient Southern Indian architecture.

Spend your rest of the day at the lovely beaches. Overnight stay.

9 - Mahabalipuram – Chennai Depart

In time you will be transferred to Chennai airport to board your flight for onwards journey. Tour Ends

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How to Book

Have your breakfast and get prepared for a full day excursion tour. Start your day with visit to Gateway of India and the very famous Taj Hotel. You can further proceed to the Prince of Wales Museum and en route to Mumbai High Court and University. You can go for the picturesque view of Marine Drive and Hanging Garden. Pay a visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station from outside to get the exquisite beauty of the monuments. Later, visit Tower of Silence from outside and Mani Bhavan (which tends to be the house of Mahatma Gandhi). Pay a visit to Jain Temple, World Trade Centre, and Jehangir Art Gallery. You can cover Nehru Planetarium and Haji Ali.

Welcome

Have your breakfast and get prepared for a full day excursion tour. Start your day with visit to Gateway of India and the very famous Taj Hotel. You can further proceed to the Prince of Wales Museum and en route to Mumbai High Court and University. You can go for the picturesque view of Marine Drive and Hanging Garden. Pay a visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station from outside to get the exquisite beauty of the monuments. Later, visit Tower of Silence from outside and Mani Bhavan (which tends to be the house of Mahatma Gandhi). Pay a visit to Jain Temple, World Trade Centre, and Jehangir Art Gallery. You can cover Nehru Planetarium and Haji Ali.

Tour Terms & Conditions

  • Until 90 days prior to arrival – 30% of the deposited amount
  • Between 89 days to 60 days prior to arrival – 40% of the deposited amount
  • Between 59 days to 0 days prior to arrival – NO REFUND

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