Luxury Tours of India

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Chettinad:

After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad, which is known for its artistic houses. Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture. Overnight will be at Madurai.

The traditional Chettinad houses are made on an area of 2500 sq ft having around 60 to 70 rooms. They were built almost 100 years back. They were made of lime, sand and egg yolk especially imported from Rangoon. The construction material, decor items and furnishings were mostly imported from East Asia Europe. The chandeliers and teak came from Burma, crockery from Indonesia, marble from Italy, wall-to-wall mirrors from Belgium and crystals from Europe. The woodwork and stone work were inspired by French and other European destinations. . Each house in Chettinad is made of Mugappu, Valavu, Irandankatu, Moonakatu, Thotham.

Day 17 of Museum and Architecture Tour

Tanjore & Trichy:

This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples, Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple. You visit this fascinating temple and the Thanjavur Palace before continuing your drive to Trichy.

The town of Trichy is another small place of South India, which is littered with innumerable evidence of the region's excellence in art and architecture.

In the evening you explore the city including spectacular Rock Fort Temple.

Chennai:

This morning you take a train ride to Chennai - your last destination of the tour. Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture, golden sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance. You explore this lovely city in the afternoon, immediately after arriving at the station. After the short city tour you will check into your hotel, which is a beach hotel outside the city.

Day 19 of Museum and Architecture Tour

Chennai:

Today will be spent in visiting two of the finest examples of ancient South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Chennai:

The day will be spent in leisure. In the evening you will be hosted a farewell dinner before being escorted to the domestic terminal for flight to Delhi for return.

TOUR ENDS

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