Overview

Tirupati is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its Sri Venkateswara Temple sits atop one of the the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills, attracting scores of Hindu pilgrims. Sri Venkateswara National Park, home to the temple, also contains the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park with lions and primates. Nearby, next to a waterfall and cave believed to be sacred, Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Mamallapuram, or Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. The seafront Shore Temple comprises 3 ornate granite shrines. Krishna’s Butter Ball is a massive boulder balanced on a small hill near the Ganesha Ratha stone temple.

Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A seaside promenade runs along the Bay of Bengal and passes several statues, including a 4m-high Gandhi Memorial.

Yercaud is a hill station town in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies in the Shevaroy Hills, known for their orange groves, and coffee, fruit and spice plantations. Yercaud Lake has a boathouse, and is surrounded by gardens and woods. On the lake’s eastern shore, Anna Park has local plants and a Japanese garden with bonsai. To the southwest, Lady’s Seat vantage point has a watchtower with a telescope.

Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai to Tirupati

Tirupathi Venkateswara Temple

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Board the SUV Vehicle from Chennai and Transfer to Tirupati . on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Tirupathi. The temple town of Tirupathi is a major Hindu pilgrimage center famous for its Lord Venkateswara Temple. The temple, said to be the richest in India, has a history dating back to the 9th Century A.D, when Pallavas, the rulers of Kancheepuram, patronized the temple. The temple attained the zenith of its glory in the 15th century AD under the royal patronage of the Vijayanagara Emperors. Return for an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Tirupati to Mahabalipuram

Kanchipuram Shore Temples Arjuna’s Penance Krishnamandapam Mandapams Rathas Crocodile Farm Covelong beach Thirukkazhukundram

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram (en-route visit the temple town of Kanchipuram), on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. The town, famous for its stone carvings, is situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal, 58 km south of Chennai. Once a thriving port city under the Pallava Empire this UNESCO world heritage site has many rock-cut monuments dating from 7th – 9th century AD. Places of tourist interest include the Shore Temples, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishnamandapam, Mandapams, Rathas, Crocodile Farm, Covelong beach, and Thirukkazhukundram. Return for an overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

Leisure

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After a refreshing breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Pondicherry; on arrival check-in into hotel. Day is at your disposal to enjoy at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4

Pondicherry Sightseeing

Sree Aurobindo Ashram Auroville The French Institute Raj Nivas

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After the morning breakfast embark on an exciting sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Pondicherry, known as ‘The French Riviera of the East’, was a French colony until it was integrated into India as a Union territory in 1954. The town still remarkably preserves its French heritage in its many colonial monuments, cuisines, language, customs and traditions. Places of tourist interest include the Sree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Pondicherry to Yercaud

Leisure

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

After breakfast checkout from Hotel and Transfer to Yercaud . On reaching Check in to Hotel and refresh yourself and Later spent the evening at Leisure and Later Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 6

Yercaud Sightseeing

Killiyur Falls Emerald Lake Bear's cave Pagoda Point Botanical garden Lady's Seat Shevaroy Temple Anna Park

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After breakfast visit Killiyur Falls , Emerald Lake , Bear's cave , Pagoda Point , Botanical garden , Lady's Seat , Shevaroy Temple , Anna Park and later By evening return to Hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 7

Yercaud to Chennai Drop

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After breakfast checkout from Hotel and Transfer to Chennai for Drop .