Enchanting Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
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- 7 Days 6 Nights
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Join us on this enchanting trip to explore the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This is a comfortable 6N-7D itinerary with luxury stays at Chettiar mansions and boutique hotels, exploring exquisite Chola temples, experiencing the unique arts & crafts and gorging on the delicious Chettinadu and Tamil food
We start our trip with Rameswaram and explore the stunning town of Dhanushkodi. Proceed to explore the mysterious & unique stately mansions in Chettinad. Learn about the lesser-known Maratha history of Thanjavur and experience the temple town of Kumbakonam. Finally, end the tour by seeking blessings at the Meenakshi Amman temple at Madurai.
Highlights
- Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi
- Live in a Chettiar Mansion. Explore the lesser-known Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu
- Explore the lesser-known Maratha history at Thanjavur
- Temples of Kumbakonam
- Meenakshi Amman Temple & Madurai
- Visit living Chola temples at Thanjavur and Darasuram
- Handpicked boutique hotels and resorts for the best experience
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Hotel
Hotel Daiwik
Lunch, Dinner
Monday, 2 October
- We arrive in Madurai before 2 PM. After lunch we proceed to Rameswaram.
- Check-in at Rameswaram. Leisure time
- Dinner & overnight stay at Rameswaram
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Haveli
Saratha Vilas
All Meals
Tuesday, 3 October
- We start our day early with a visit to Dhanushkodi. Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Tamil Nadu in India. It is just 24 kilometres from Sri Lanka. The town was destroyed during the 1964 cyclone and remains uninhabited.
- We proceed to the revered Ramanathaswamy Temple which is a Shiva temple and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples in India.
- After lunch, depart for Kothamangalam (Chettinad)
- Check-in and remainder of the day free for leisure.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Chettinad
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Haveli
Saratha Vilas
All Meals
Wednesday, 4 October
- Post breakfast, depart for a tour of Kanadukathan, a town which has received the status of Heritage Town, owing to the presence of many stately mansions built in a unique architecture style popular in Chettinad.
- Lunch at a Chettiar mansion. After lunch we visit the Athangudi handmade tiles factory followed by the Athangudi mansion. Today we also get a chance to see the weaving of Chettinad sarees.
- In the evening, we can take a leisure walk in the village or take a dip in the hotel’s beautiful swimming pool.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Chettinad
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Resort
CGH Mantra Koodam
All Meals
Thursday, 5 October
- Post breakfast, depart for Thanjavur. At Thanjavur explore the Brihadeeshwara Temple (Living Chola temple) followed by lunch. After lunch, explore the Maratha Palace Complex and the Saraswati Mahal Library.
- Proceed to Kumbakonam. Check-in at the hotel.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Kumbakonam
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Resort
CGH Mantra Koodam
All Meals
Friday, 6 October
- Post breakfast we will explore the temple town of Kumbakonam. Kumbakonam is known for its temples and there are around 188 Hindu temples just within the municipal limits of Kumbakonam.
- We will also visit the ancient Airavatesvar Temple at Darasuram. This will be followed by a quick shopping break for the famous Darasuram silk sarees. We will also get a chance to shop for exclusive brass diyas and souvenirs at Kumbakonam.
- We will be back to Mantra Koodam for the evening tea at the ingenious Mantra Tea Kadai for traditional snacks and refreshments.
- Dinner & Overnight stay at Kumbakonam
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Hotel
JC Residency
All Meals
Saturday, 7 October
- Post breakfast depart for Madurai. This is a 4-5 hour journey.
- After lunch, explore the beautiful Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace at Madurai followed by the light and sound show.
- Dinner and overnight stay at Madurai
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Breakfast, Lunch
Sunday, 8 October
- We start the day early. After an early breakfast we will explore the Meenakshi Temple with a local guide.
- After lunch, departures to respective cities after 4 PM.
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Inclusions
- 2 Night stay in Kumbakonam at CGH Mantra Koodam (or equivalent)
- 2 Night stay in Chettinad at Saratha Vilas (or equivalent)
- 1 Night stay in Rameswaram at Hotel Daiwik (or equivalent)
- 1 Night stay in Madurai at Hotel JC Residency (or equivalent)
- All Meals (Starting from Lunch on day 1 to Lunch on day 7)
- All internal travel in private AC coach
- Entrance fees at monuments
- Guiding Charges at Meenakshi Temple, Rameswaram Temple, Thanjavur temple and town, Chettinad Heritage Town, Airavatesvar Temple, etc.
- Light & Sound Show at Madurai Palace
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Travel from home destination
- Anything not mentioned in the includes list
- Personal costs (Shopping, laundry etc.)
- Activity charge for activities not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
HOW TO REACH
We start our tour from Madurai airport on Monday, 2 October. We will help with the flight suggestions from Pune/Mumbai to Madurai on 2 October and back on 8 October. For participants coming from other cities, we will help with corresponding flights.
Policy and Terms
- 50% retention charges (Between 20 – 45 days prior to scheduled departure)
- 100% retention charges (Less than 20 days prior to scheduled departure)
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