Cultural Tamilnadu

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Summary:

Cultural Tamilnaduis a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of ancient traditions, artistic brilliance, and spiritual fervor. Nestled in the southern part of India, Tamil Nadu exudes a timeless charm that captivates visitors with its rich heritage and profound cultural significance.

At the heart of Cultural Tamilnadu cultural landscape are its magnificent temples, renowned for their architectural splendor and religious fervor. From the towering gopurams (entrance towers) adorned with intricate sculptures to the sacred sanctums housing revered deities, each temple is a testament to the region's deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, with its towering spires and bustling bazaars, and the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stand as iconic symbols of Tamil Nadu's architectural prowess and devotion.

Art and literature flourish in Cultural Tamilnadu, nurturing a legacy that spans millennia. Classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam and folk arts such as Karagattam and Therukoothu embody the grace, rhythm, and storytelling traditions of the region. Tamil literature, dating back to ancient Sangam poetry, celebrates the language's rich literary heritage, with works like the Thirukkural and Silappathikaram resonating across generations.

Music fills the air in Tamil Nadu, with Carnatic music enchanting audiences with its melodic intricacies and devotional fervor. The annual Margazhi Music and Dance Festival in Chennai, held during the Tamil month of Margazhi, transforms

Itinerary

Chennai – Kanchipuram (1 Night)

As scheduled, tour participants will arrive at the Chennai Airport. They will meet the Veena World tour manager at the airport when they arrive, and they will then go to Kanchipuram, also referred to as the "Golden city of thousand temples." We go to the historic Vishnukanchi Temple here. We have a little Meet & Greet session in the evening.

Kanchipuram – Trichy (2 Nights)

Today we travel to the industrial and academic city of Trichy. When we get there, we go to Rockfort Temple, a unique location with stunning architecture and peace. It is an ancient fort with a temple atop it.

Trichy

Our destination today is the Ranganatha Swamy Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining manifestation of Lord Vishnu. The monarchs of the Chola dynasty constructed the Kallanai Dam, which is a 2000-year-old structure. Large park with a glass butterfly house is called the Butterfly Garden.

Trichy – Chettinad – Madurai (1 Night)

Today, we travel to Chettinad, a place revered for its history and devotion. Here, we go to the Chettinad Palace, whose architectural design shows some European influence and only enhances its regal grandeur. Then, we take pleasure in Mansion Hopping, one of the main activities in Chettinad. During the Chettiar community's wealthy years, Chettinad homes were constructed. The opulent homes have a distinctive setting with vast courtyards, roomy interiors, decorated columns, and marble and teak furnishings. We continue on through the Karaikudi Antique Market, where you may discover a wide variety of antiquities, including intricate Indian brass and bronze statues and little European curios and lights. We arrive at Madurai, known as the "culture capital," in the evening.

Madurai – Rameshwaram (2 Nights)

Today, we go to the Meenakshi-Sundershwara Temple, popularly known as Meenakshi Amman Temple. One of India's oldest temples is this one. Indians place a tremendous deal of emphasis on this temple because of its mythical and historical relevance. It is said to be the location of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's wedding. We go on and arrive in Rameshwar.

Rameshwaram

Today We go to the Ramanathaswamy Temple in the early morning. This is one of the very few temples ever constructed in India that is designed in the Dravidian architectural style. It includes 22 theerthams where one can take a bath to atone for sins and is well renowned for its historical significance. We continue driving across the Pamban Bridge, which is encircled on all sides by azure seas. This technical wonder, inaugurated by Rajiv Gandhi, is India's second-longest sea bridge following the 2010 commissioning of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. We take a romantic sunset stroll at Dhanushkodi Beach in the evening.

Rameshwaram – Vellankani – Thanjavur (2 Nights)

Today we go to the stunning Vellankani Church, which is devoted to Our Lady of Good Health. We continue on to Thanjavur, which is renowned for its historical and cultural significance.

Thanjavur

Today, we go to the Brihadeeswara Temple, a marvel of Chola architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thanjavur. It is thought that a single stone's engraving served as the foundation for the circular apex construction. Later, while we go around Punnainallur village, we learn about rural daily life.

Thanjavur – Chidambaram – Pichavaram – Pondicherry (2 Nights)

We will go to the little town of Chidambaram today, which is the location of India's most recognisable Shiva temple. One of the historic temples in South India that we visit is the Chidambaram Nataraja temple, also known as the Thillai Nataraja temple. We go to the Pichavaram mangrove forest afterwards. Here, we take a boat journey through the forest and gaze at a variety of unusual and native birds to experience nature in its most beautiful form. We continue on to Pondicherry, a place that provides a taste of France in India.

Pondicherry

Today, as part of our exploration of Pondicherry, we go to the Vinayagar Temple, the French War Memorial, the Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus Catholic Church, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and Ayee Mandapam, a park monument. We go on with a lovely history stroll through the French colonies.

Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram (1 Night)

We take a stroll along Promenade Beach this morning. We next travel to Mahabalipuram, a historically significant town in the Tamil Nadu state located on the Coromandel Coast and Bay of Bengal. The most well-known Shore Temple, the fabled Panch Rath, the gorgeous Varah Caves, the astounding Arjuna's Penance, and the interesting Krishna's Butter Ball are all places we visit when we arrive.

Mahabalipuram – Chennai – Departure to Hometown

Today we travel to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, which is sometimes referred to as the "Detroit of India" due to the presence of several car manufacturing facilities. When we get here, we have time to go shopping.
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Tour The visitors will go to Chennai airport in accordance with their flight time and begin their return journey.
Tour is over now.

Duration:

12 Days 11 Nights

Departure Details

Flight, Hotel and Cruise Pickup is included

This includes all locations from Vancouver, Richmond, North Vancouver and Burnaby.

Our Tour guide will contact you before the 24 hours of departure to confirm pick up location and time for day trips. In the case of multi-day trips, we will contact you 48 hours before departure.

Inclusions

Accommodation in cosy and practical hotels
All Meals: Morning tea or coffee, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or coffee with cookies or other snacks, dinner, and one 1-liter water bottle per person every day.
All toll tax, parking charges, driver charges, fuel cost inclusive
All transfers & Sightseeing by A/c Car (Ac will not work on hills)
Breakfast is included in the itinerary.
Private Transportation
Taxes
Tips for drivers and guides, hotels, and restaurants
Toll Tax
whenever needed, accompanied local guide/s services

Exclusions

airport fees and airfare. (When appropriate, internal airfare)
Any additional costs incurred due to unavoidable, force majeure events during the tour, such as route changes, airline changes, date changes, accommodations, etc.
Any additional excursions or tours
Any additional expenses incurred as a result of an illness, injury, hospitalisation, or other personal emergency
any additional meals except those listed above
any improvement to the airline or hotel room categories
any rise in the cost of travel, airport fees, fuel surcharges, etc.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) levied at 5% by the Indian government
Insurance Cost
Things not mentioned in itinerary

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. To find our terms and condition policy, click here.

Covid-19 Safety Information

What to expect during your visit

Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Face masks provided for travellers

Additional Details

Most travellers can participate
Inftants have their own seats
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
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Excellent trip

The cherry on top was surely the fact that both tour leaders were so happy and energised. They provide them the respect and care they deserve from the minute they wake up until they go to bed at night. These tour guides would be a great addition to future journeys. Team Global Duniya, thank you.

Great day in Pondicherry

The French Quarter and Sri Aurobindo Ashram are the most fascinating places. Although the journey from Madras was a little too long, our guide made every effort to make it as comfortable as possible. He introduced us to the Hindu way of life and assisted us in taking a baby step into Sri Aurobindo's (and Mother's) spiritual world. Definitely a strong recommendation.

Very good expericence

Thank you very much to Global Duniya for planning such a fantastic trip. Thank you so much for making our trip extraordinary. They always wanted to win us over and made sure we were happy. Looking forward to planning our upcoming holiday with Global Duniya.

Great guide

We liked our trip to Kanchipuram because of our guide and driver. We weren't prepared for how intriguing those temples and monuments were. I would like to recommend this tour to those who can communicate in English.

Amazing team

Organizer of travel: Hi My life's tour was the finest and most unforgettable one. We appreciate our wonderful tour manager, who was always cordial and helpful. He was capable, provided us with sound guidance, and watched out for us. The cherry on top was that our boss was young, beautiful, and appealing. He made the entire trip enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. We are grateful to Global Duniya for making this vacation possible for us at such a challenging time. It was brave of you to organise such a beautiful trip for us. You have made us lifelong members. Thank you; we admire you and believe that Global Duniya is the Global Duniya.