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Culture & History: Chettinad & Madurai Excursion Tour From Trichy

Tiruchirappalli 9 hr 30 min English, German, French, Spanish Hotel pickup
from $178.00 per person · 9 hr 30 min
Hotel pickup

Embark on a captivating Culture & History: Chettinad & Madurai Excursion Tour from Trichy, commencing with an 8:00 AM pickup from your hotel. Journey 165 kilometers to Chettinad, famed for its 19th-century mansions boasting opulent rooms and courtyards adorned with imported materials. Explore Chettinad Mansions, Chettinad Palace, and prominent temples like Vairavan Kovil, Karpaga Vinayakar, Kundrakudi Murugan, and Kottaiyur Sivan.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a local restaurant lunch before heading 90 kilometers to Madurai, arriving at 3:30 PM
  • Discover the grand Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and the majestic Tirumal Nayak's Palace
  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.

What to expect

Embark on a captivating Culture & History: Chettinad & Madurai Excursion Tour from Trichy, commencing with an 8:00 AM pickup from your hotel. Journey 165 kilometers to Chettinad, famed for its 19th-century mansions boasting opulent rooms and courtyards adorned with imported materials. Explore Chettinad Mansions, Chettinad Palace, and prominent temples like Vairavan Kovil, Karpaga Vinayakar, Kundrakudi Murugan, and Kottaiyur Sivan. Enjoy a local restaurant lunch before heading 90 kilometers to Madurai, arriving at 3:30 PM. Discover the grand Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and the majestic Tirumal Nayak's Palace. Conclude the day at 5:30 PM, heading back to Trichy and reaching your hotel by 9:00 PM, enriched by the cultural and historical splendors of Chettinad and Madurai.

Ways to book it

Car & Guide
9 hr 30 min · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $335.00per person
Car Only
9 hr 30 min · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $178.00per person
Car, Guide & Entrance
9 hr 30 min · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $364.00per person
Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch
9 hr 30 min · We pick customers up · Private · Small group
from $416.00per person

What's included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Pickup

Pickup arranged by the operator; the exact place and time are confirmed after booking.

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps Not suitable for pets Not wheelchair accessible Pickup is available from all hotels, residences, airports, and other accommodations within Tiruchirappalli (Trichy). Please provide your hotel/accommodation name or pickup address at the time of booking or at least 3 days before the tour date. Your driver and guide will meet you at the scheduled pickup time. Driver/guide contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour for smooth coordination.

Cancellation

Non-refundable.

Questions people ask

What is included in the Chettinad and Madurai day trip from Trichy?

The tour includes a private AC car or van for hotel pick-up and drop-off, bottled water and government taxes. An English-speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch can be added as options.

How far is Chettinad from Trichy?

Chettinad is about 165 kilometres from Trichy.

How far is Madurai from Chettinad?

Madurai is about 90 kilometres from Chettinad.

What time does the Chettinad and Madurai tour start and finish?

Pickup is at 8:00 am from your Trichy hotel, and the tour returns to your hotel by around 9:00 pm.

What can you see in Chettinad on this tour?

The tour visits Chettinad Mansions and Chettinad Palace, along with temples including Vairavan Kovil, Karpaga Vinayakar, Kundrakudi Murugan and Kottaiyur Sivan.

What can you see in Madurai on this tour?

In Madurai the tour covers Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple and Tirumal Nayak's Palace.