
Booking needs min. 2 travelers
Price based on per person in Holi Festival - Double for departure 11 March 2025
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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- Age range 12 to 85

Highlights
- Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry French Quarter, Tanjore Brihadeshvara Temple, Ancient Madurai
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Chennai. Transfer to your hotel.
- Day 2 Travel to Pondicherry via the UNESCO listed Mahabalipuram Temples
- Day 3 Exploring picturesque Pondicherry
- Day 4 Learn about local culture and arts at the Mohanam Cultural Centre. Drive to Tanjore
- Day 5 Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tanjore. Afternoon drive to Madurai
- Day 6 Visiting the Old City of Madurai, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and spiritual aarti ceremony
- Day 7 Hop on the Indian Railway for the journey from Madurai to Chennai
- Day 8 Bon Voyage! Transfer to Chennai Airport for departure.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
77
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
95%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- SSSatish· July 25th, 2024Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentEncounters Travel commented on this reviewWe’re delighted to hear you found your trip to be excellent! Our top priority is providing exceptional experiences, and your feedback motivates us to exceed expectations. We look forward to seeing you again soon!Trip date: July 2024
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