Day 1: Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival in Chennai, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Explore Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral, and Marina Beach. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (150kms)
Drive to Pondicherry with a stop in Mahabalipuram to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Monolithic Temples, Krishna's Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple, and The Arjuna Penance. After arrival in Pondicherry, explore Auroville, Pondicherry Museum, and the French Quarters. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Darasuram - Thanjore (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur, visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. Check in at the hotel in Thanjavur. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex in Thanjavur, then drive to Trichy. Explore Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple, and Jambukeshwara Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Trichy.
Day 5: Trichy - Madurai (140kms)
Drive to Madurai and visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Overnight at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 6: Madurai - Munnar (160km)
Drive to Munnar, where you'll visit tea estates and enjoy a tea-tasting tour. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 7: Munnar
Explore Pothamedu, Mattupetty Dam, Rajamala Hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum. Overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 8: Munnar - Ooty (250kms)
Drive to Ooty and enjoy free time to explore the colonial city. Overnight at the hotel in Ooty.
Day 9: Ooty
Visit botanical gardens and take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Enjoy a boat ride on Ooty Lake. Overnight at the hotel in Ooty.
Day 10: Ooty - Mysore (150kms)
Drive to Mysore and explore Mysore Palace, Jagan Mohan Palace, Chamundeswari Temple, Nandi Bull Temple, City Palace, and St. Philomena's Church. Overnight at the hotel in Mysore.
Day 11: Mysore - Somanathapura - Srirangapatna - Shravanbela Gola - Hassan (135kms)
Excursion to Belur's Chennakeshava Temple and Halebidu's Hoysaleshwara Temple. Drive to Hassan and overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Hassan - Belur - Halebeedu - Bangalore (250kms)
Visit Chennakeshava Temple in Belur & Hoysaleshwara Temple in Halebidu. Drive to Bangalore and overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Bangalore - Vellore (220kms)
Explore Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Fort, Tippu Summer Palace & Bull Temple. Drive to Vellore and visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, Vellore Fort & Jalakandeswarar Temple. Overnight in Vellore.
Day 14: Vellore - Chennai (150kms)
Drive to Chennai via Kanchipuram, known as the city of thousands of temples. Explore Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Overnight in Chennai.
Day 15: Chennai - Departure (flight)
After breakfast, visit Fort St. George, St. Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach. Later, transfer to Chennai airport for your onward flight.
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