Royal Tamilnadu

This journey through Tamil Nadu explores the remarkable architectural and cultural legacy of the Pallava Dynasty and the mighty Chola Dynasty. The itinerary covers UNESCO World Heritage Sites, sacred temple towns, living ritual traditions, and some of the finest examples of Dravidian temple architecture in India.

Itinerary

Arrive in Chennai and proceed directly to Mahabalipuram, the historic Pallava port city on the Coromandel Coast. Explore most of the major heritage monuments of this UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its monolithic temples, rock-cut caves, and sculptural panels.

Highlights:
• Shore Temple
• Arjuna's Penance
• Pancha Rathas & More (UNESCO WHS)

Stay: Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, explore the remaining monuments of Mahabalipuram before proceeding to Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India and an important centre of Pallava architecture and philosophy.

Highlights:
• Krishna's Butter Ball
•  Cave Temples & Sculptural Panels

  • Ekambareswara Temple
    Stay: Kanchipuram

Spend the day exploring the temple heritage of Kanchipuram, known for some of the earliest surviving structural temples of South India and its continuing religious traditions.

Highlights:
• Kailashnath Temple (UNESCO WHS)
• Vaikunta Perumal Temple ( UNESCO WHS)
• Silk weaving & local cultural experience

Stay: Kanchipuram

Early morning departure towards Chidambaram, one of the most important Shaivite pilgrimage centres of South India.

Highlights:
• Thillai Nataraja Temple

Stay: Chidambaram 

Today’s journey focuses on the imperial Chola architectural tradition, recognised globally for its scale, engineering, sculpture, and artistic refinement.

Highlights:
• Gangai Konda Cholapuram (UNESCO “Great Living Chola Temples”)
• Airavatesvara Temple (UNESCO “Great Living Chola Temples”)
• Chola sculptural & bronze traditions

Stay: Thanjavur

Explore Thanjavur, the cultural capital of the Cholas and one of South India’s most important historic cities. Later proceed towards Tiruchirappalli.

Highlights:
• Brihadeeswarar Temple
• Saraswathi Mahal Library
Stay: Tanjavur 

After breakfast, proceed for your return journey from Tiruchirappalli with memories of Tamil Nadu’s remarkable temple traditions, sacred landscapes, and architectural heritage.

Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Five Rathas, ancient monolithic stone carvings, photographed after a heavy rain storm in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Arial view of Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram. The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
Brihadishwara Temple. Tanjore (Thanjavur), Tamil Nadu, India. The Greatest of Great Living Chola Temples - UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Ancient Hindu Shiva temple built in the 11th century in the town of Gangaikondacholapuram, Tamilnadu, India.
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Ancient basreliefs and statues in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Tanjore Painting is one of the most popular forms of classical South Indian painting. Dense composition, surface richness and vibrant colors of Indian Thanjavur Paintings distinguish them from other
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Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram, Tamil Nadu, India. One of Great Living Chola Temples - UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Tour Details

  • Type: Group Tour

  • Expert Name: Shri. Ashutosh Bapat 

  • For: All Age Groups
  • Travel: By Air /Train ( Not Included in the tour cost )
  • Tour Cost: ₹ 44,999/- + Taxes
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Tour Inclusions: 

  • Accommodation in Standard hotels with well-appointed rooms on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Room sharing will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. In case a suitable room partner is not available, the booking will be considered as single occupancy, and the applicable supplement will be charged accordingly to the guest.
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  • Services of a subject expert.
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  • Travel light—carry a Medium-sized four-wheel suitcase, ideally one per person. A compact four-wheel suitcase is well-suited as cabin baggage.
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