Overview

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.

Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April's Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu.

Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai to Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry

Seashore temple

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

On arrival at Chennai get pick up and transfer to Pondicherry. En route Mahabalipuram Sightseeing Visit to Seashore temple, Seashore Beach, Five Rathas, Mahishamardhini Cave, Light House, Arjunar Penance and Butter Ball after Visit Proceed to Pondicherry, reach at Pondicherry Check in to hotel and Leisure. – Night Stay at Pondicherry.

Day 2

Pondicherry

Manakula Vinayagar temple

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Today after Breakfast Pondicherry Local Sightseeing Visit to Manakula Vinayagar temple, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville Matrimandir and Evening Visit to French War Memorial, Rock Beach, Promenade Beach after Visit Back to Hotel. – Night Stay at Pondicherry.

Day 3

Pondicherry

Museum

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Today After Breakfast Pondicherry Sightseeing Visit to Museum, Botanical garden, Bharathi Park, Arikamedu, Chunnambur Back water, paradise Beach and Personal Activities. – Night Stay at Pondicherry.

Day 4

Pondicherry to Madurai

Meenakshi Amman Temple

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Madurai. Later visit Meenakshi Amman Temple,Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal,Gandhi Memorial Museum,Koodal Azhagar Temple. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 5

Madurai to Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram temple

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast checkout from hotel drive to Rameshwaram. On arrival check into hotel. Later Rameshwaram temple, Pamban bridge , Agni tirtham , House of Kalam , Dr Kalam Memorial and later overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 6

Rameshwaram

Dhanushkodi

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After Breakfast visit Dhanushkodi and local sightseeing and Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 7

Madurai Drop

Departure

Breakfast