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Tamil Nadu Coastal Tour
Duration: 7 Days
Best Time to Travel: October to March
Highlights: Marina Beach in Chennai, Shore Temples of Mahabalipuram, the French colonial charm of Pondicherry, the forgotten Danish fort at Tranquebar, a sacred pilgrimage to Rameshwaram, and the oceanic confluence at Kanyakumari.
Route: Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry → Tranquebar → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Trivandrum
DAY 01
Welcome to Chennai – City, Sea & Spirit
Touch down at Chennai Airport, where you're warmly greeted and introduced to your driver. Check in at your hotel, refresh, and then head straight to the vibrant Marina Beach—the second-longest urban beach in the world. Watch locals fly kites, snack vendors sell spicy street food, and waves crash against the golden sands. It's more than just a beach—it’s the heartbeat of the city.
Overnight: Chennai
DAY 02
Ancient Echoes by the Sea – Drive to Mahabalipuram
After a relaxed breakfast, drive 2 hours south along the scenic East Coast Road to Mahabalipuram. Once a powerful port city of the Pallava dynasty, today it's a sleepy fishing village hiding architectural marvels.
Discover UNESCO-listed rock-cut temples, the stunning Shore Temple, and intricately carved Arjuna's Penance. In 2004, the tsunami revealed submerged temple remains here, adding new mysteries to this ancient shoreline.
Overnight: Mahabalipuram
DAY 03
French Whispers in a Tamil Town – To Pondicherry via Auroville
Morning by the beach? Or breakfast with a view? Then, drive another 2 hours to Pondicherry. En route, stop at Auroville, a utopian township dedicated to peace, sustainability, and human unity—an ongoing global experiment since the 1960s.
On arrival in Pondicherry, wander its French Quarter with pastel-colored colonial buildings, quiet lanes, and bougainvillea-draped balconies. Cross into the vibrant Tamil Quarter, full of bustling markets and temples. Round off the day with a walk along the seaside promenade, the salty air in your lungs and the sea stretching to the horizon.
Overnight: Pondicherry
DAY 04
Danish Days in Tranquebar – India’s Forgotten Coastal Fort
Step off the usual tourist trail as you drive down the coast to Tranquebar (Tharangambadi), once a Danish trading post. This quaint seaside town tells forgotten stories—visit Dansborg Fort, which still guards the shore, and stroll the streets lined with fading colonial-era homes and churches. The wind here carries whispers of missionaries, mariners, and monarchs.
Overnight: Tranquebar
DAY 05
Bridge to the Divine – Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram
Head further south to Rameshwaram, a sacred town believed to be where Lord Rama built a bridge (now called Adam’s Bridge or Ram Setu) to Sri Lanka. Explore the Ramanathaswamy Temple with its magnificent corridors and sacred tanks, then watch the sunset on beaches that face the mythic seas of the Ramayana.
Overnight: Rameshwaram
DAY 06
The Edge of India – Kanyakumari’s Triveni Sangam
Today, your journey takes you to the very tip of the Indian subcontinent—Kanyakumari. This is where three seas converge: the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea. Visit the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial by ferry and feel the power of standing at the confluence of waters, culture, and faith.
Overnight: Kanyakumari
DAY 07
Sunrise Farewell – Depart via Trivandrum
Begin your day with a magical sunrise over the ocean, a daily ritual that draws locals and travellers alike. Then drive to Trivandrum, Kerala’s capital. If time permits, unwind on the beaches of Kovalam, just a short drive from the airport. Your Tamil coastal journey concludes with salty air in your lungs, sun-kissed memories, and sand still in your shoes.
Departure: Trivandrum Airport