Day 13:
After breakfast a full day guided visit to Fort St. George, War
memorial, St. Mary's Church, the Basilica of Saint Thomas,
believed to have been built by St. Thomas, the apostle and
Snake Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14:
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After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram (1 hr.) the erstwhile
capital of the Pal lavas and Cholas. Visit the temples
dedicated to various gods and goddesses. Also visit the
shopping area, as it is also home of weavers of the famed
Kanchipuram silks. Lunch at Kanchipuram. Evening drive to Mahabalipuram
(Mamallapuram), a World Heritage Site and check into the hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 15:
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Breakfast at hotel. Mahabalipuam, too was part of the
Pallavas dynasty and exhibits some of the most outstanding
examples of the Dravidian style of art and architecture. A full
day guided tour of Arjuna's Penance, the rock cut
caves, the Krishna Mandapam, the famous rathas and the Shore Temple.
Afternoon drive to Pondicherry and enjoy this quaint French town. Evening
free on own to explore the city on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16:
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour
visiting Auroville and Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight at hotel.
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