Explore Trichy

Arrive at Trichy, now called Tiruchirapalli, another former Chola capital. Explore the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple temple, a vast complex featuring 49 separate shrines, and Asia’s tallest temple, Rajagopuram. Continue to the hilltop rock fortress before visiting the 19th century St Johns Church.

Itineraries

Classic Tamil Nadu

Chennai - Rajakkad - Madurai - Chettinad - Tanjore - Pondicherry - Covelong  

For hardened Indiaphiles, Tamil Nadu is somewhat of a holy grail. Lying off-the-beaten-track, you can explore stunning Hindu temples with a distinct Dravidian Culture awaiting you.

15 days from £2005 p. p.

Southern Trader: a tour of Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Chennai - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Rajakkad - Munnar - Backwaters - Cochin  

This classic route takes you from Chennai (Madras) in Tamil Nadu, through the hills and into the Kerala to see the tea estates, backwaters and ending on the beach.

16 days from £2270 p. p.

Related Hotels

Svatma Tanjore

$ $ $ $ $ Tamil Nadu  

Located in Tanjore, Svatma boutique hotel offers an exquisitely luxurious base for exploring ancient Tamil Nadu’s magnificent Chola heritage.

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