About this trip
Eleven days through Tamil Nadu's temple towns and old colonial streets, moving from Chennai down through Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Chettinad and Madurai.
This is a history and architecture trip at heart, with stone temples, Chola-era carvings and French colonial quarters giving a sense of the dynasties that shaped the region.
It runs at an easy pace with partial guiding, so there's room to explore on your own alongside the group elements.
What you'll do
- See the shore temples and rock carvings at Mahabalipuram
- Wander the French Quarter in Pondicherry
- Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur
- Explore the mansions of Chettinad
- Take in Madurai's Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Partially guided, so expect some independent time built into the schedule
- Easy pace, suited to families and those who prefer a slower rhythm
- Available as a private trip
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Chennai (Madras) · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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