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The luxury Vivanta by Taj Connemara, set among the ramparts of an old Dutch fort, and within easy striking distance of the famous shore temple at Mahabalipuram, is Chennai’s only heritage hotel. Rooms have a fresh classical décor and are oases of calm and relaxation, overlooking lush gardens and a specatcular shaded swimming pool.
Dining at Taj Connemara is superb, with both Asian and continental cuisine served round the pool, while the signature Jiva spa offers a fabulous range of holistic treatments. Yoga and meditation classes are also offered. While in Chennai, be sure to visit Fort St George, an evocative reminder of British Empire days, and have your fortune told on Marina Beach. There are also many superb South Indian temples to visit, including Kapaleeshwar and, of course, the remarkable shore temple at Mahabalipuram further down the coast.
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Combining the cultural highlights of Tamil Nadu and the beautiful beaches of the Andaman Islands is one of India’s best-kept secrets. Start in Chennai, formerly known as Madras, before exploring Pondicherry and the superb shore temples of Mahabalipuram.
The Andaman Islands are closer to Burma and Thailand than they are to India, and yet they haven’t seen the huge development that has blighted many of these picture-perfect beach destinations.
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.
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.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.