Madurai – Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Madurai: 2 Nights / 3 Days Luxury Luxury AC Sedan

05:00 AM Departure from Madurai Check-out and begin the long drive to Chennai via NH38.
08:30 AM Breakfast Stop A quick breakfast break en route (Driver will suggest a good quality, hygienic restaurant).
01:30 PM Arrival in Chennai & Check-in Arrive in Chennai, check-in to your luxury hotel (e.g., ITC Grand Chola, Taj Coromandel, or similar). Lunch at the hotel or a high-end local restaurant.
04:00 PM Chennai Sightseeing Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore, dedicated to Lord Shiva). Dress code applies (traditional attire preferred).
05:30 PM Marina Beach Visit A relaxing evening visit to Marina Beach (the world’s second-longest urban beach). Walk along the shore and enjoy the sunset.
07:30 PM Dinner Enjoy a luxury dinner experience in Chennai.
09:00 PM Overnight Stay Overnight at the luxury hotel in Chennai.
Notes Driving Time: Approx. 8-9 hours (including stops). This day is heavily focused on travel. Sightseeing is limited to the afternoon/evening.

Activities : Sightseeing

08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Enjoy a luxurious breakfast at the hotel, check out, and drive towards Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram).
09:30 AM Drive to Mahabalipuram Scenic drive along the East Coast Road (ECR). Driving Time: Approx. 1.5 – 2 hours.
11:00 AM Shore Temple Explore the iconic Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
12:30 PM Pancha Rathas Visit the Five Rathas (monolithic temples) also known as Pandava Rathas.
01:30 PM Lunch Have lunch at a luxury resort or a top-rated specialty restaurant in Mahabalipuram.
03:00 PM Arjuna’s Penance & Krishna’s Butterball See the massive rock-cut relief Arjuna’s Penance and the famously balanced boulder Krishna’s Butterball.
04:30 PM Mahabalipuram Lighthouse Climb the Mahabalipuram Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the monuments and the coast (time permitting).
06:00 PM Return Drive to Chennai Start the drive back to the Chennai area or a connecting point on the main highway toward Madurai (to shorten the next day’s drive).
08:00 PM Dinner & Check-in Dinner and overnight stay at a good hotel/resort near Chennai or a convenient location for the return journey.
Notes Driving Time: Approx. 3-4 hours total for the day’s travel. This day is entirely dedicated to the heritage sites of Mahabalipuram.

Activities : Adventure

08:00 AM Breakfast & Check-out Breakfast at the hotel.
09:30 AM Sightseeing (Chennai/Kanchipuram option) Option A (Chennai): Visit Fort St. George (India’s first English fortress) or San Thome Basilica.
Option B (Kanchipuram – En Route): If you prefer a different highlight, visit Kanchipuram, a city of a thousand temples, famous for its silk sarees and the Kamakshi Amman Temple (adds approx. 1-2 hours of driving).
12:00 PM Lunch Have lunch in Chennai or Kanchipuram before beginning the long drive back to Madurai.
01:30 PM Departure for Madurai Begin the return journey to Madurai in the luxury sedan.
05:30 PM Tea/Coffee Break A refreshing break at a highway stop.
10:00 PM Arrival in Madurai Drop-off at your desired location in Madurai.
Notes Driving Time: Approx. 8-9 hours (including stops). This is the longest travel day, bringing the trip full circle.

Activities : Sightseeing