Top Tamil Nadu Full-day Tours

Planning to be on a short business tour to Agra from Chennai? Looking for the best tour solution to have a comfortable Agra tour from Chennai? Choose our same day Agra tour from Chennai package that covers all leading tourists’ destinations of Agra and offers a complete tour within a day only. So, it suits travellers who have only one day to tour in Agra, but coming from a city with vast distance like Chennai. Whether you are coming to Agra for the first time or it is your frequent visit, Same Day Agra Tour From Chennai is ideal to get the most from this short trip. Check out the following mentioned tour itinerary of our Same Day Agra Tour From Chennai Tour Highlights – • Taj Mahal visit under a local expert guide • Get familiar with the culture and heritage of India • Find out the beauty in Mughal architecture • Agra Fort visit in a hassle free manner • Smooth pick up and drop service from airport • Transfer to airport in Chennai

Experience the popular gateway Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites near to Chennai, known for its picturesque beauty, carved temples and rock-cut caves, heritage and culture on this guided day trip to Chennai's most perennial favorite gateway.

Visit Ooty, which is also known as Udhagamandalam. It's a beautiful little city with pleasant weather and serene landscapes. Ooty is situated in Nilgiri Mountains near Tri Junction of states Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Explore the "queen of hill stations" in a fully air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide.

Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of India, in the state of Tamil Nadu. This quaint little town is located at the confluence of three vast water bodies - the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Explore Kanyakumari in an air-conditioned vehicle, with an experienced and professional guide.

Discover the unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in just one day on this day-trip from Chennai. Fly to Delhi in the early morning, meet your driver at the airport, and travel by car to Agra. After lunch, explore the stunning Taj Mahal and learn all about the story behind its creation, followed by a visit to Agra Fort. Then drive back to Delhi and board an evening flight back to Chennai. Highlights • The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World • 16th century Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Same day return to Chennai

Many of Chennai’s most popular zoos and nature parks lie on the city’s nature trail, but organizing entrance fees and transportation to visit solo takes time. On this tour, visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens, Guindy National Park, the Chennai Crocodile Bank, and Snake Park—with round-trip transport from your Chennai hotel and admission fees included. Along the way, your guide shares insight into India’s animal life, flora, and fauna.

Velankanni is a small town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its Roman Catholic Latin Rite Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Also known as the "Lourdes of the East", nearly 2 million pilgrims visit the Basilica every year. Three miracles have been reported around the area where the Basilica stands although the Holy See has not sanctified any of these. Highlights • Drive to the Basilica past the South Indian countryside • Gothic style of architecture of the Basilica • Three miracles attributed to Our Lady of Good Health

On this day excursion from Chennai, visit Thiruthani Murugan Temple dedicated to the Hindu God Murugan. The drive to the temple takes you past the South Indian countryside. The temple is situated on a hill 700 feet above sea level with a backdrop of a range of hills. It is believed that prayers offered to God Murugan get answered in no time if made in full faith. Highlights • Drive through the South Indian countryside • 365 steps leading to the temple • Five tiered central tower of the temple

Visit Palani Murugan temple on this day-excursion from Coimbatore. Built in the 9th century by the Chera dynasty of South India, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu God, Murugan, one of the two sons of the elephant God Ganesha. The temple is known for its idol of God Murugan that is made from an amalgam of nine poisonous substances. Highlights • South Indian countryside • 9th century Palani Murugan temple • Idol made of nine poisonous substances

On this day trip from Chennai, travel to Kanchipuram and meet the silk weavers of the town. Watch them at work at their silk looms and learn about the art of weaving silk. Also visit an organic farm and learn about biogas production from cow waste. Interact with local farmers and learn more about their natural techniques. Also visit a 6th century temple of the Pallava dynasty. Highlights • Visit to a Silk Weaving Center • 6th century Kailasanathar temple • Visit to a dairy farm • Visit to an organic rice field

Visit Gingee Fort, one of the most impregnable forts of India that was dubbed as the 'Troy of the East' by the British. The fort was originally built by the Chola dynasty in the 9th century A.D. and later expanded by the Vijayanagar Empire in the 13th century A.D. The Fort is situated around 100 miles from the city of Chennai and can be reached in 3 hours by road. Highlights • 80 feet wide moat of the fort • Three citadels on three hilltops • Seven storied Wedding Hall

On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. Highlights • Temple of the Sun • Temple of the Moon • Temple of Venus • Temple of Rahu

On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. Highlights • Temple of the Sun • Temple of the Moon • Temple of Venus • Temple of Rahu

On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial and malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. Highlights: • Temple of Mars • Temple of Mercury • Temple of Ketu

On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit temples dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of the zodiac, Navagrahas, as defined by Hindu mythology. The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are known as the Navagrahas. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. Highlights: • Temple of Mars • Temple of Mercury • Temple of Ketu

On this day-excursion from Chennai visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mamallapuram. Situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the site has a fascinating collection of ancient cave and rock temples and sculptures dating back to the 7th and 8th century. En route stop at the village complex of Dakshinachitra. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, this is a living arts and crafts museum where you can also see artisans and craftsmen at work. Highlights • Living museum of Dakshinachitra • Five monolithic stone chariots • Shore temple • Cave temples • Sculpture of ‘The Descent of the Ganges’

Thiruvannamalai is a town 120 miles from Chennai in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. On this day trip from Chennai visit two of the most famous historical sites of Thiruvannamalai - the Arunachaleshwara Temple and the Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi. The Arunachaleshwara Temple is the largest temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. Highlights • 217 feet temple tower (gopuram) • Temple hall with 1 000 pillars • Cave where Sri Ramana Maharshi meditated

Thiruvannamalai is a town 120 miles from Chennai in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. On this day trip from Chennai visit two of the most famous historical sites of Thiruvannamalai - the Arunachaleshwara Temple and the Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi. The Arunachaleshwara Temple is the largest temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. Highlights • 217 feet temple tower (gopuram) • Temple hall with 1 000 pillars • Cave where Sri Ramana Maharshi meditated

The Chettinad district is about 60 miles from Trichy in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The district gets its name from the Chettiars, a powerful and prosperous business community whose influence is clearly discernible in the region's culture, crafts and cuisine. The old wealth of the Chettiars can still be seen in the large number of elaborate 19th century mansions they built in a mix of Indian and European styles. On this day-excursion visit some of the finest Chettinad mansions. Highlights • Large courtyards • Colonnaded corridors • Richly decorated rooms

The Chettinad district is about 60 miles from Trichy in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The district gets its name from the Chettiars, a powerful and prosperous business community whose influence is clearly discernible in the region's culture, crafts and cuisine. The old wealth of the Chettiars can still be seen in the large number of elaborate 19th century mansions they built in a mix of Indian and European styles. On this day-excursion visit some of the finest Chettinad mansions. Highlights • Large courtyards • Colonnaded corridors • Richly decorated rooms

The Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site designation refers to three temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu- the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, the Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. Built between the 11th and 12th century A.D., these temples are fine examples of architecture from the Chola dynasty. Visit these 3 temples on a day excursion from Thanjavur. Highlights: • Brihadisvara Temple - Thanjavur • Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram • Airavatesvara Temple - Darasuram

The Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site designation refers to three temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They are the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, the Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. Built between the 11th and 12th century A.D., these temples are fine examples of architecture from the Chola dynasty. Visit these 3 temples on a day excursion from Thanjavur. Highlights: • Brihadisvara Temple - Thanjavur • Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram • Airavatesvara Temple - Darasuram

Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East; it is famous for its temples. It is one of India’s most popular Hindu pilgrimage centres. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major population center for millenia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Highlights • Meenakshi Amman Temple • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace • Gandhi Museum

Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East; it is famous for its temples. It is one of India’s most popular Hindu pilgrimage centres. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major population center for millenia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Highlights • Meenakshi Amman Temple • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace • Gandhi Museum