Coromandel Coast and Tamil Nadu Plains
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Experience the contrasts of the Coromandel Coast and Tamil Nadu plains. Enjoy busy bustling Chennai, quaintly French colonial Pondicherry, the stunning beach temples of the World Heritage Site at Mamallapuram, relaxing days on the golden beaches washed by the gentle waves of the Indian Ocean. Visit the temple city of Madurai, get close to traditional village life, drive up into the mountains of the Western Ghats. This is a holiday for those who wish to experience the history of India intermingled with the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the twenty first century, yet still have time to lay back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Indulge in the abundance of fresh seafood - brought ashore from the tiny fishing boats which you watch from the beach - or take a leisurely stroll to watch the local sculptors at work, visit a rope factory, sari weaver and potter, and the children in their school. Whatever you choose to do we can guarantee memories to treasure of your trip to this enchanting part of India.
The Itinerary
Tour D:
Coromandel Coast and Tamil Nadu Plains
Duration: 12 nights
Arrive Chennai airport. A car will meet you and take you to your hotel. Overnight Chennai MGM Beach Resort
This is an opportunity for some leisure time. Enjoy the stunning beach, or why not ask your hotel to arrange a trip to the nearby Crocodile bank and snake anti-venom facility*? Overnight MGM Beach Resort.
Ease yourself into your holiday gently by spending some time on the beach of this secluded resort, or ask your hotel to arrange a visit to Chennai or to the local Artist's Village*. Overnight MGM Beach Resort.
Your driver will pick up and take you to Mamallapuram where you will visit the World Heritage site shore temples and Arjuna's Penance. Overnight Mamallapuram
Drive to Pondicherry stopping along the way to visit the world renowned via Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring this unique part of India. Overnight Pondicherry
Enjoy a tour of Pondicherry including the Sri Manakula Vinayagar temple, Government Park and Botanical Gardens. Overnight Pondicherry
In the morning drive to Thanjavur where you will visit the awe-inspiring Brihadesvara Temple. In the afternoon drive to Trichy. Overnight Trichy
In the morning you will enjoy a tour including Robert Clive's house, the Rock Fort and some of Trichy's stunning temples before driving to Lakeside. Overnight Lakeside
Enjoy the tranquil setting and take the opportunity to relax. With a guesthouse fronting on to the Karamaraj Lake you can sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery and soothing walks along the shoreline. There is also an optional half day tour of local the village and crafts*. Overnight Lakeside
Take another day to relax and recharge your batteries or take the optional day trip to Kodaikanal*. Overnight Lakeside
Continue to explore the environs of Lakeside or alternatively you can take the optional tour to Madurai* to visit the amazing Meenakshi temple and shop for souvenirs? Overnight Lakeside
Make the most of your last day relaxing in the peaceful solitude of Lakeside or by looking out for the extrordinary wealth of bird and wildlife which feed along the shores and in the mountains behind. Overnight Lakeside
Fly home from either Madurai or Trichy airport. If you would like to extend your holiday with extra days at MGM Resort or Lakeside, or spend an extra night at Madurai or Trichy before your flight home, please let us know and we will be happy to quote a price.
Included in this tour:
- Bed and breakfast in comfortable approved accomodation
- Experienced Guide, vehicle and courier
- Entrance fees for sites listed in the itinerary
We make every effort to give you the holiday of a lifetime at an affordable price. Unfortunately some optional activites will incur an extra cost, these are clearly marked with an *. If you need any claritfications please don't hesitate to ask.
All extra excursions from Lakeside can be booked when booking your holiday or when you arrive at Lakeside.
Tariffs
£860
Single occupancy supplement applies. Please contact us for further details
We regret that our hotels have a surcharge during a three week Christmas/New Year period. Please contact us for details of how this will affect your holiday pricing. Nights at Lakeside do not incur any surcharges
Price includes: accommodation in 3* hotels; breakfast at all hotels; entrance charges to sites listed on your itinerary; airport transfers; all transports listed on your itinerary; driver/guide. Transport is in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, type dependent on size of party.