Golden Triangle Tour of South India

Duration : 07 Days 06 Nights

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai

Morning: Arrival at Chennai International Airport.
Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel and freshen up.
Evening: Visit Marina Beach, the second-longest urban beach in the world. Explore San Thome Basilica, dedicated to St. Thomas, the apostle of Jesus.

Day 2: Chennai Sightseeing

Morning: Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a Dravidian-style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Afternoon: Explore the Government Museum, home to a vast collection of archaeological and numismatic items.
Evening: Enjoy shopping at Pondy Bazaar and explore the local cuisine.

Day 3: Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Morning: Depart for Mahabalipuram (56 km, approximately 1.5 hours).
Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel and have lunch.
Evening: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram, famous for its ancient rock-cut temples and shore temple. Don't miss Arjuna's Penance, the Five Rathas, and the Shore Temple.

Day 4: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

Morning: Depart for Pondicherry (100 km, approximately 2.5 hours).
Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel and have lunch.
Evening: Explore the French Quarter of Pondicherry. Visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to human unity and peace.

Day 5: Pondicherry to Thanjavur

Morning: Depart for Thanjavur (175 km, approximately 4 hours).
Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel and have lunch.
Evening: Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest temples in India. Explore Thanjavur Palace and Art Gallery.

Day 6: Thanjavur to Madurai

Morning: Depart for Madurai (200 km, approximately 4.5 hours).
Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel and have lunch.
Evening: Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Explore Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Memorial Museum.

Day 7: Departure from Madurai

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Afternoon: Transfer to Madurai Airport for departure.
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