Assistance upon arrival and transfer to terminal to board the flight 6E:2059 (0710/1000 hrs) to Chennai. Upon arrival assistance and drive to

Continue drive to Tirupati 135 kms. Tirupati is known as the abode of the Hindu god Venkateshvara, Lord of Seven Hills. The sacred hill of Tirumala is situated about 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Tirupati in Sri Venkateshwara Sanctuary and National Park. The hill was considered so holy that before 1870 non-Hindus were not permitted to ascend it. At the hill’s summit, at an elevation of 2,800 feet (850 metres), is a temple of great antiquity. The temple, nestled among sacred waterfalls and tanks (reservoirs) and dedicated to Venkateshvara, is a fine example of Dravidian art and is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India.

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Kalahasti. According to ancient Tamil sources Srikalahasti has been known as the ‘Kailas of the South’ for slightly more than two thousand years and the small river on whose banks it sits, the ‘Ganges of the South.’ Kailas is perhaps India’s most revered spiritual symbol. It is the abode of Shiva, from whose head, according to legend, the Ganges is said to flow. Shiva, ‘that which is auspicious at all places, times and in all circumstances’ is a symbol of the Self and the Ganges flowing from his head represents the spiritualized or awakened mind. A mind sourced in Spirit is a river of immeasurable power and life-giving goodness.

Srikalahasti temple, situated 36 km away from Tirupati is famous for its Vayu Lingam (Wind Lingam), one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams, representing wind. The temple is also regarded as Rahu-Ketu kshetra and Dakshina Kailasam. The inner temple was constructed around 5th century and the outer temple was constructed in the 11th century by the Rajendra Chola I, later Chola kings and the Vijayanagar kings. Shiva in his aspect as Vayu is worshiped as Kalahasteeswara.

Then we move to Thiruvanumalai.

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Morning after breakfast drive to Pondicherry. Pondicherry (or Puducherry), Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, and commonly referred to as just Pondy This former French colony is a perfect amalgamation of the traditional Indian sensibilities and French architecture, making it a dreamy escape that offers the best of both worlds.
The streets of the French Quarter of Pondicherry, also known as White Town, are dotted with charming mustard-yellow colonial structures with bougainvillea laden walls. These are interspersed with cosy cafes and chic boutiques that offer delectable French cuisine and beverages.

Come explore the boulevards and rues (the French word for streets) of Pondicherry that will ultimately
take you down to the gorgeous seaside promenade, and witness the Bay of Bengal playfully splashing the shores of the famous Rock beach. Upon arrival check in to hotel and relax)

Upon arrival, check into the hotel and rest.

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After breakfast drive to Chidambaram (65 kms/1½ hrs) The Nataraja Temple in Chidamabram is a sacred site for Hindus, especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as Natraja, the lord of dance. The temple is located in the town of Chidamabram, and has a history that dates back to ancient times. The temple is one of the five elemental lingas, representing the element of space or ether, and also one of the five dance halls, where Shiva performed his cosmic dance of creation, preservation and destruction. The temple is famous for its architecture, which symbolizes the connection between art and spirituality, and for its bronze statue of Natraja, which depicts Shiva dancing in a circle of fire, with one foot on a dwarf demon and the other lifted in grace. The statue is a masterpiece of Indian art and expresses the essence of Hindu philosophy and cosmology.

The temple has mythical roots and a Shiva shrine existed at the site when the town was known as Thillai. Chidambaram, the name of the city and the temple literally means "atmosphere of wisdom" or "clothed in thought", the temple architecture symbolizes the connection between the arts and spirituality, creative activity and the divine. The temple wall carvings display all the 108 karanas from the Natya Shastra by Bharata Muni, and these postures form a foundation of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance.

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Day at leisure for own activities
Overnight in Pondicherry