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Tour package from Bhubaneswar

Tamil Nadu

Temple Towns & Hill Stations

From the gopuram skylines of Madurai to the cool blue mornings of Ooty — Tamil Nadu is a world of temples, classical dance, French colonial cafés and Nilgiri tea trains.

8 Days · 7 Nights South India Private party India desk
The atlas

Postcards from Tamil Nadu

India, held end to end.

Duration N°01 Duration 8 Days · 7 Nights
Region N°02 Region South India
Season N°03 Season Oct – Mar
Private party N°04 Private party 2 – 20 guests
The journey

About this itinerary

From the gopuram skylines of Madurai to the cool blue mornings of Ooty — Tamil Nadu is a world of temples, classical dance, French colonial cafés and Nilgiri tea trains.

Eight days across Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai, Thanjavur, Ooty and Kodaikanal.

Includes a private heritage walk at Mahabalipuram, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train and a sunrise at the Brihadeeswarar Temple of Thanjavur.

Signature stops

Destinations inside the journey

In the bag

Tour highlights

Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai N°01 Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai
Mahabalipuram shore temples N°02 Mahabalipuram shore temples
Nilgiri Mountain Railway N°03 Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Marina Beach Chennai N°04 Marina Beach Chennai
Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur N°05 Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
Kodaikanal lake & pillar rocks N°06 Kodaikanal lake & pillar rocks
Day by day

The itinerary

8 days, written slowly.

  1. Arrival in Chennai Day 01
    N°01

    Arrival in Chennai

    Arrive in Chennai and visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Basilica and a sunset walk on Marina Beach.

  2. Mahabalipuram Day 02
    N°02

    Mahabalipuram

    Day trip to the UNESCO shore temples and rock carvings of Mahabalipuram, including Arjuna's Penance and the Five Rathas.

  3. Pondicherry & Thanjavur Day 03
    N°03

    Pondicherry & Thanjavur

    Drive south via the French quarter of Pondicherry toward Thanjavur, home of the Chola dynasty.

  4. Brihadeeswarar Temple Day 04
    N°04

    Brihadeeswarar Temple

    Explore the colossal UNESCO Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, then continue toward Madurai.

  5. Meenakshi Amman, Madurai Day 05
    N°05

    Meenakshi Amman, Madurai

    Full day in Madurai with the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple and the evening procession ceremony.

  6. Madurai to Kodaikanal Day 06
    N°06

    Madurai to Kodaikanal

    Ascend to the hill-station of Kodaikanal — the star-shaped lake, Coaker's Walk and Pillar Rocks viewpoints.

  7. Nilgiri Mountain Railway Day 07
    N°07

    Nilgiri Mountain Railway

    Transfer toward Ooty and ride the UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway through tea-clad slopes and tunnels.

  8. Departure Day 08
    N°08

    Departure

    A final hill-station morning before your transfer toward Coimbatore for the onward journey.

The house covers

Inclusions & exclusions

In the journey

  • Hand-picked boutique / 4★ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast + curated meals
  • All ground transfers in private AC vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking tour manager
  • Monument entries & guided sightseeing
  • Airport / station meet & greet
  • 24×7 on-tour concierge support

Left to you

  • Airfare / train tickets unless specified
  • Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
  • Optional activities & spa services
  • Travel insurance (available on request)
Letters home

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