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Tamil Nadu & The Andaman Islands

Discover the history and heritage of Tamil Nadu beginning in the capital city of Chennai, formerly Madras and home of the East India Company. Travel to shore temples, white washed churches and the former French colony of Pondicherry. Replete with pretty boulevards, gendarmes and some of the best boulangiers of the East. Then on to the remote and little known islands of The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, way off the eastern coast of India. Explore the jungle hinterlands and virgin coastline offering some of the worlds best beaches & diving. Then end your journey in the historic city of Kolkata. A vibrant, cultured cosmopolitan city built over the years by the descendants of the citizens who come from all over the globe to create the showpiece capital of the British Raj.

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Arrive Puducherry

Sightseeing tour of the old French quarter

Arriva Chennai

Arrive Havelock Island

Day at leisure

Sightseeing tour of Kolkata

Depart Kolkata

Tamil Nadu & The Andaman Islands – Temple Towns & Barefoot Beaches

Day 1: Arrive Chennai - Puducherry

On arrival, transfer by road to the pretty colonial seaside town of Puducherry and stay at La Villa Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal, no guide

Day 2: Puducherry

Morning sightseeing tour of the old French quarter of Puducherry including a visit to spiritual centre and global township of Auroville. Rest of the day at leisure with car and driver at disposal.

Day 3: Puducherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai

Morning transfer by road to Chennai with an en-route visit to Mahabalipuram –once a major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom and wander round the town’s magnificent, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings that inspire the imagination, especially at sunset. On arrival in Chennai transfer to the Taj Connemara Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

Day 4: Chennai

Spend the morning exploring the city which had strong colonial ties during the days of the East India Company. See the various sights before spending an afternoon at leisure.

Day 5: Chennai - Port Blair - Havelock Island

Morning flight to Port Blair, followed by private boat ride to Havelock Island – a picturesque natural paradise with some of the most spectacular beaches on earth and an abundance of lush green forest. On arrival transfer to CGH Tilar Siro Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6: Havelock Island

Enjoy the day engaging in variours activities offered or just relax by the pool enjoying the magnificent views.

Day 7: Havelock Island

Explore island’s white-sand beaches and turquoise waters or go on self-guided nature trails.

Day 8: Havelock Island

Free to enjoy the activities and facilities at the hotel

Day 9: Havelock Island

Engage in various activies from scuba diving, snorkelling, night-time guided kayak tours, nature trails or just hire a moped, to zip around the island.

Day 10: Havelock Island - Port Blair - Kolkata

Today time to leave the beautiful pristine Havelock Island and take a boat ride followed by flight to Kolkata. On arrival transfer to Taj Raajkutir, Kolkata - IHCL SeleQtions . Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11: Kolkata

Spend the day exploring this fascinating city, redolent with history, Victorian architecture and known to have produced some of India's greatest writers.