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Tamil Nadu UNESCO Heritage Trail: Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry & Chola Temples

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Depart from Chennai

08:00, 08:00

Hotel pick-up

Free cancellation (48 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

Available from 4 Jul 2026

Operated by:JPT WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS LLP

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€ 272.70

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 1

Pick-up

Find your departure point

You'll be picked up at

08:00

Free pick-up

Chennai

Pick-up from Chennai Airport / Hotel


Reminder
  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

Pick-up

You'll be picked up at

08:00

08:00

Free pick-up

Chennai

Pick-up from Chennai Airport / Hotel


Reminder
  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

Car

1 hr(s) 30 min(s)

Arrive in Mahabalipuram

Passes by

Shore Temple

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Pancha Rathas

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Arjuna's Penance

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

LunchMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Optional Visit to Dakshina Chitra

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Sunset experience at the beach

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

AccomodationHotel

Hotel Bay Inn

Day 2

BreakfastMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Multiple return options

To drop-off points

Point 1

Tour will end at

13:00

13:00

Chennai International Airport

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Tour will end at

08:30

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

You will be dropped off back to Chennai Airport/ accomadation.

Car

2 hr(s)

Auroville

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

Wellness experience

Puducherry

Passes by

Pondicherry french colony

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

Promenade Beach

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Free entry

Explore Cafés & Colonial Streets

Passes by

AccomodationHotel

De Asian Resort

Day 3

BreakfastMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Car

3 hr(s) 30 min(s)

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

LunchMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Dharasuram temple

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Kumbakonam Temples

Passes by

AccomodationHotel

Hotel Sumi Palace

Day 4

BreakfastMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Brihadeeswarar Temple

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Thanjavur Maratha Palace

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Tanjore Painting Galleries

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

AccomodationHotel

Hotel Sumi Palace

Day 5

BreakfastMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Gingee Fort

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Kanchipuram

Passes by

Kailasanathar Temple

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site

Optional visit to Silk Saree Weaving Centers

Passes by

AccomodationHotel

Nitheesh Residency, Kanchipuram

Day 6

To drop-off points

Point 1

Tour will end at

13:00

13:00

Chennai International Airport

BreakfastMultiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Ekambareswarar Temple

1 hr(s)
Self-guided
Pay on site
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More about Tamil Nadu UNESCO Heritage Trail: Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry & Chola Temples

Set off on a 6-day cultural escape through Tamil Nadu’s most iconic heritage gems, starting from Chennai. Travel across ancient coastal temples, charming colonial towns, and the architectural masterpieces of the Chola Empire.

Explore the rock-cut marvels of Mahabalipuram, stroll through the laid-back streets of Pondicherry, and admire the grandeur of Thanjavur’s temples. Along the way, discover some of India’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, plus the remarkable UNESCO Tentative Site in Kanchipuram.

€ 272.70