 | Chennai & Mahabalipuram: The land of traditions Chennai & Mamallapuram: Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it has the 2nd largest seashore in the world. Being the capital city, it is home to a host of Tamil culture art forms including dance, literature, sculpture, music and cinema. Ensconced with temples, this modern city is unique for its allegiance to ancient traditions and ethos. |
Situated near Chennai is the famous town of Mamallapuram, a World Heritage Site known for its ancient temples and stone carvings inspired by the Pallava art. | |
| Day 2 - Chennai | |
| 5:30 am | Arrival in Chennai |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 9:30 am | A drive through the Marina Beach road by coaches. |
| 10:30 am | Departure to Mahabalipuram |
| 11:30 am | Five Ratha’s Temple, Shore Shiva Temple and the caves at Mahabalipuram. |
| Mahabalipuram | |
| 2:00 pm | Lunch at GRT Temple Bay (Radisson). |
| 4:00 pm | Drive back to Puducherry railway station by Coaches (Cool Drinks, Biscuits/chips/water/fruits will be available in the coaches)* |
| 5.30pm | Arrive at Puducherry and board TGC and refresh. |
| 6.30pm | Stroll through the Pristine Beach at Puducherry. |
| 8:00 pm | Dinner on board the Golden Chariot. |
| 11:30 pm | Overnight in the train at Puducherry. |
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