National journeys
Tamil Nadu
Temple Towns & Hill StationsFrom 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.
Postcards from Tamil Nadu
India, held end to end.
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Duration
8 Days · 7 Nights
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Region
South India
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Season
Oct – Mar
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Private party
2 – 20 guests
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.
Destinations inside the journey
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Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai
Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai
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Mahabalipuram shore temples
Mahabalipuram shore temples
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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Marina Beach Chennai
Marina Beach Chennai
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Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
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Kodaikanal lake
Kodaikanal lake & pillar rocks
Tour highlights
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Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai
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Mahabalipuram shore temples
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Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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Marina Beach Chennai
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Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
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Kodaikanal lake & pillar rocks
The itinerary
8 days, written slowly.
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Day 01
N°01Arrival in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai and visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Basilica and a sunset walk on Marina Beach.
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Day 02
N°02Mahabalipuram
Day trip to the UNESCO shore temples and rock carvings of Mahabalipuram, including Arjuna's Penance and the Five Rathas.
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Day 03
N°03Pondicherry & Thanjavur
Drive south via the French quarter of Pondicherry toward Thanjavur, home of the Chola dynasty.
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Day 04
N°04Brihadeeswarar Temple
Explore the colossal UNESCO Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, then continue toward Madurai.
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Day 05
N°05Meenakshi Amman, Madurai
Full day in Madurai with the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple and the evening procession ceremony.
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Day 06
N°06Madurai to Kodaikanal
Ascend to the hill-station of Kodaikanal — the star-shaped lake, Coaker's Walk and Pillar Rocks viewpoints.
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Day 07
N°07Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Transfer toward Ooty and ride the UNESCO Nilgiri Mountain Railway through tea-clad slopes and tunnels.
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Day 08
N°08Departure
A final hill-station morning before your transfer toward Coimbatore for the onward journey.
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)
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