from that of northern india, from ancient temples,parks & gardens there is plenty of experience in this electic Indian city.

Day 2 : Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
After Break fast check out the hotel & proceed towards mahabalipuram on the way visit Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram or kanchi, as it is popularly known, is one of the seven sacred cities of the hindus. it was once the capital of pallavas. kanchipuram, ‘the golden city of temples’ is believed to be the most attractive city of ancient india. kanchipuram is one of the most sacred towns in india. it is also referred as the city of thousand temples. kanchipuram is an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, jains, hindus etc. it is sacred to shaivites as well as to vaishnavites. the small temple town of kanchipuram attracts a large number of visitors across the globe round the year. Visit some beautifully carved temples like Ekambarehwara temple, Kailasnatha temple, Kunta perumal temple, Varadaraja perumal temple, Kamakshi temple etc. On arrival mahabalipuram check in the hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 3 : Mahabalipuram
After Breakfast you will be taken to a city tour of mahabalipuram. the temple city of mahabalipuram is an ancient city of tamil nadu. this seaport was built by the pallava ruler, Narasimha Varman I, who was also called as mamalla (thr great wrestler) in the 7th century. mahabalipuram offers a unique combination of a superb group of monuments & a fine beach resort. it is one of the centre of tourism in tamil nadu. it is a pilgrimage centre which has remarkable monuments of sculptural architecture & cave temples. the monuments are hewn out of solid rocks. mahabalipuram is one of the world heritage site of UNESCO. the pallava chisels have breathed life into stones & emphasize the blending of mythological episode, epic battles, demons & animals. creating a pleasing harmony. Visit some sacred temples like Shore temple, Bhagirathas penace (Arjuna’s penace), Mahishasuramardhini cave temple, Krishna mandapa, Ulakkanath temple, Varaha cave temple etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel. Have a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 4 : Pondicherry
After Break fast check out the hotel & proceed towards Pondicherry. . the word pondicherry is derived from the tamil word ‘puducheri’, which means ‘the new settlement’. the amazing fact is that few districts of pondicherry come under different states. the origin of the city is shrouded in mystery & envelope in legends. being a small, calm & quiet enclave of tamil nadu, it has imbibed the tamil culture & language. . Aurobindo ashram, founded by sri aurobindo in 1926 has brought an internationally reputation to this coastal town. the ashram attracts a large number of devotees not only Indians, but also the foreigners, because of the doctrines taught here are based on a fusion of modern science & yoga. pondicherry cheers the heart of romantic visitors with grand boulevards & quite promenades. pondicherry is a peaceful, easy feeling cosmopolitan town. Visit beach where you can relax & enjoy in the evening, return back to the hotel. Enjoy a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 5 : Chidambaram
After Breakfast check out the hotel. Today you will be driven towards Chidambaram. Chidambaram is abode of ‘the land of temples’. it is a major tourist centre that opens the glorious gateway to the land of temples. . it is the highlights of temple circuit, because it is believed that the lord nataraja (shiva ) to have performed his cosmic dance here , ‘tandavanritya’. all ancient hindu beliefs & practices are zealously observed, manifested in an endless cycle of rites & rituals. Chidambaram is a sacred gift for its devotees as well as its visitors. On arrival Chidambaram, check in the hotel. Late in the afternoon proceed for a sight seeing tour. Visit beautiful temples such as Nataraja temple, Urdhava tandava, Govindraj swamy shrine, Pichavaram, Subramanya shrine, Thillaikaliamman temple. Have a short excursion to Kumbakonam, four large temples dedicated to Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Brahma, Nageswarar and Swamimalai. Have a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.