Trichy – Tanjore – Gangai Konda chola puram – Mahapalipuram – Pondy

Theme: Heritage • Spirituality • Coastal Charm
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route: Trichy → Tanjore → Gangaikonda Cholapuram → Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry

🏛️ Day 1 – Arrival at Trichy

Highlights: Spiritual heritage & ancient temples

• Arrive at Trichy, check in to your hotel.
• Visit:
  • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam) – one of India’s largest temple complexes.
  • Jambukeswarar Temple (Thiruvanaikaval) – representing the Water element of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.
  • Rockfort Temple – climb up for panoramic city views.
• Evening leisure or local shopping.
• Overnight stay in Trichy.

🏯 Day 2 – Trichy → Tanjore (Thanjavur)

Distance: 60 km / 1.5 hrs
Theme: Chola art & architecture

• Drive to Thanjavur, the Chola capital.
• Visit:
  • Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Thanjavur Palace & Art Gallery – showcasing ancient bronzes and murals.
  • Saraswathi Mahal Library – one of the oldest libraries in Asia.
• Evening: Visit local Tanjore painting artisans.
• Overnight stay in Tanjore.

🕍 Day 3 – Tanjore → Gangaikonda Cholapuram → Chennai

Distance: 360 km / 6–7 hrs (with sightseeing stop)
Theme: Great Living Chola Temples

• En route visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, built by Rajendra Chola I.
• Continue to Chennai, check in to your hotel.
• Evening: Visit Marina Beach or Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore).
• Overnight stay in Chennai.

🏖️ Day 4 – Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry

Distance: 160 km / 3–4 hrs (via ECR Road)
Theme: Heritage & coastal charm

• Drive along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR).
• En route visit Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram):
  • Shore Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
  • Arjuna’s Penance and Mahishasura Mardhini Cave
• Continue to Pondicherry, check in to hotel.
• Evening leisure by the Promenade Beach.
• Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

🌊 Day 5 – Pondicherry Sightseeing & Departure

Theme: French charm & spiritual retreat

• Visit:
  • Aurobindo Ashram
  • Auroville (Matri Mandir view)
  • Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  • French Quarter & seaside walk
• Enjoy French cafés and shopping.
• Depart from Pondicherry or Chennai (as per convenience).