Heritage day tour from Madurai to Chettinad and Trichy

• Local guide who speaks English, if that option is chosen. • Admission fees to attractions, if that option is chosen. • Private air-conditioned vehicle for transportation to and from your hotel. • Lunch, if that option is chosen. • Taxes imposed by the government. • Bottled water provided in the vehicle.

• Fees for photography at sites. • Tips and additional activities. • Any items not listed in the inclusions.

• Infant seats designed for safety are provided • Nearby public transport alternatives are accessible • Infants and young children can be accommodated in a stroller or pram • Appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels

To receive a complete refund, cancellation must occur a minimum of 24 hours prior to the set departure time.

Kindly share your hotel name and address when booking or at least three days before your trip date. A guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the arranged time. Contact information will be provided one day before the tour. Pickup service is available from all hotels in Madurai.

• 7:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Madurai, followed by a journey to explore the cultural heritage of Chettinad and Trichy. • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Travel to Chettinad, recognized for its distinctive mansions with a blend of East Asian and European architectural styles. Visit 19th-century structures such as Chettinad Mansions and Chettinad Palace, where spacious rooms feature marble and teak decorations from various parts of the world. Discover the detailed carvings and notable architecture of significant temples in the area, including Vairavan Kovil Temple, Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, Kundrakudi Murugan Temple, and Kottaiyur Sivan Temple. • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Continue to engage with the rich cultural heritage of Chettinad by further exploring the mansions and temples in the vicinity. • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Enjoy a pause for lunch at a local restaurant to sample the regional cuisine. • After the sightseeing, return to Madurai and be dropped off at your hotel. • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Continue your trip with a drive to Trichy, a city known for its historical importance and religious sites. • 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Tour Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India, and take in the 22 gopurams, including the tallest in the country, while learning about the temple's extensive history spanning various dynasties. Visit the Rock Fort Temple, a unique site on a 3.8 billion-year-old rock, and Tiruvanaikkaval Jambukeshwara Temple, famous for its elaborate carvings and stunning architecture. • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Complete your journey with a drive back to Madurai and conclude with a drop-off at your hotel, reflecting on the cultural highlights of Chettinad and Trichy.