Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Kumbakonam – Rameswaram – Madurai
Travel People India presents to you a carefully planned Tamil Nadu Coastal Temples and Beaches Tour (7 Days) that is a combination of spirituality, heritage and beauty of the coast. The trip will lead you through the picturesque eastern coast of South India, home to ancient temples, near pristine beaches and colonial towns. Tamil Nadu boasts of a rich Dravidian heritage of architecture, places of holy pilgrimage and serene coastal scenery.
This tour is a perfect blend of culture, religion and relaxation as it takes one through the busy city of Chennai to the serene beaches of Pondicherry and the religious atmosphere of Rameswaram. You want to be a spiritual traveller, you want to be a history lover and you want to have a quiet time at the coast- this tour provides you with a full experience of the eternal beauty of Tamil Nadu.
Tour Highlights
Reach the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. We will have a representative help you to be transferred to the hotel. Post check-in: unwind and have a rest. You can then visit the key attractions of the city later on like the Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and local markets. Chennai is a city of tradition and modern lifestyle; it will be an ideal place to begin your trip. Spend a relaxing evening on the beach. Stay in Chennai.
In the morning have a breakfast and then drive to Mahabalipuram which is an old sea-port town with rock-cut temples and monuments.See the ancient Dravidian architecture in the visit of the famous Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and the Penance of Arjuna. The following monuments listed under UNESCO give us an idea about the Pallava dynasty. Spend the night having a good time at the beach and savoring the beach atmosphere. Stay at Mahabalipuram, overnight.
Following breakfast, go to Pondicherry, a lovely seaside town that has a French influence.Tour the French Quarter, Promenade beach and Aurobindo Ashram, Sri. The serene environment and the streets that are colorful make Pondicherry a special place to visit. Spend time in the evenings in a cafe and in the sea. Overnight Pondicherry.
Post breakfast, go on a tour to Chidambaram and see the well-known Nataraka Temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva in the form of the cosmic dance.Go on to Kumbakonam, the Temple Town of Tamil Nadu. See some of the oldest temples of the area and experience the spiritual atmosphere. It is a culturally-rich town with religious importance. One night at Kumbakonam.
Travel to Rameswaram, considered to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in India, after having breakfast. When you arrive, check into your hotel and relax. Afterwards, go to the Ramanathaswamy Temple that has long corridors and sacred wells. Another place you can go to get a serene spiritual experience is at Agni Theertham beach. Rameswaram stayed overnight.
Then, after breakfast, drive to Madurai which is one of the oldest Indian cities. See the popular Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its towers painted in various colors and carved with many details. Visit the local markets and visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace (optionally). Madurai is rich in culture and spiritual life. Overnight Madurai.
Breakfast followed by a transfer to the airport/railway station to continue with your trip.The Tamil Nadu Coastal Temples and Beaches Tour will leave you with beautiful memories of temples, beaches and cultural richness.
