Temples & Traders of Tamil Nadu

Places Visited:   Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Coonoor, Madurai, Chettinad, Thanjavur, Tranquebar, Pondicherry, Mamallapuram, Chennai

Days:   16 Nights / 15 Days

An enriching cultural journey exploring colonial coastal trading hubs and the magnificent Chola temples of Madurai and the Kaveri Delta.

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Day 01: Arrive Bangalore
Depart on an overnight flight to Bangalore.
Day 02: Mysore
Arrive and travel to Mysore for a two-night stay.
Day 03: Mysore
Discover the sights of Srirangapatnam and Mysore.
Day 04: Ooty
Journey to Ooty and explore the Botanical Gardens.
Day 05: Coonoor
Take a scenic ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Coonoor, then drive to Madurai.
Day 06: Madurai
Tour the iconic Meenakshi Temple.
Day 07: Chettinad
Head to Chettinad for a two-night stay.
Day 08: Chettinad
Explore local temples and historic merchant residences.
Day 09: Thanjavur
Travel to Thanjavur to visit the Brihadeshwara Temple.
Day 10: Tranquebar
Drive to Tranquebar, stopping at the Kumbakonam temples along the way.
Day 11: Tranquebar
Wander through the former Danish settlement of Tranquebar on foot.
Day 12: Pondicherry
Proceed to Pondicherry via Chidambaram for a two-night stay.
Day 13: Pondicherry
Stroll through the French quarters and visit Auroville.
Day 14: Mamallapuram
Travel to Mamallapuram to see the historic Shore Temple; stay for two nights.
Day 15: Chennai
Relax with a free day (or opt for a walking tour in Chennai).
Day 16: Fly to Home
Return flight to the Home