road for Tiruchirapalli Arrive and check-in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13:
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Morning half day city tour visiting Rock Fort, with the
Vinayaka temple at the top reached by climbing 437 steps,
Government Museum and Tiruvanaikkaval.Afternoon leave
by road for Pondicherry. Enroute visit Thanjavur to visit the
magnificent Brihadeeswar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which bears
witness to the glory of Chola architecture, sculpture and painting. The
Thanjavur Art Gallery has a priceless collection of bronze icons and granite
sculptures dating from the 9th century AD. Arrive and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 14:
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The history of Pondicherry goes back to the Roman times but
actually started with the arrival of the French in 1693, who
founded the town and built it in its present form, during the
two and a half century they occupied it.Morning
half day city tour visiting the impressive French colonial buildings and the
Tamil streets, each named after a community, vibrate with cultural traditions.
Also visit the famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Quiet beaches and peaceful
resorts to the north and south balance the town''s bustling, yet easy going
life.Afternoon leave by road for Mahabalipuram.Arrive and overnight stay at
Hotel.
Day 15:
Morning half day visit the shore temple on the beach, five
rathas and see the rock carvings.Afternoon at leisure on the
beach. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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