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Essential Tamil Nadu & the Andamans

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Absolute Asia/India/Essential Tamil Nadu & the Andamans

Overview

This 16-day itinerary takes you from Tamil Nadu’s Coromandel Coast, through ancient towns with colourful and intricately carved temples, via former colonial enclaves, and into scenic rural spots. Taste speciality cuisines, and experience the art, music and traditional crafts of this fascinating region, home to one of the only remaining living classical civilisations. Finish your trip with time to chill on the beach in a true barefoot paradise, Havelock Island.

Route

Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Chettinad, Palani Hills, Madurai, Chennai, The Andamans

Travel style

Moderate

Itinerary ideas

Highlights

Personalised design — We'll help plan your trip based on you like and want to do. We know a lot about the place you're gomg. so we can give you good advice. WIIether you're into history, food, or culture, ue'll make sure your trip is just right for you. With us. your travel will be easy and fun! Authentic Experience — We carefully choose our expert guides and travel concierges to make sure you have an authentic experience. They're passionate about their work and will bring your destination to life with care and enthusiasm. Responsible Travel — We design our luxury trips with responsible travel principles in mind. This means we prioritize experiences that benefit both you and the planet.

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Why Choose Absolute Asia Tours

English-speaking guides who live in the country you're visiting

A private travel designer reachable throughout your trip

Authentic access shaped by 37 years of local knowledge

Hand-selected hotels chosen for character, not chain

Private transfers and drivers for a seamless day-to-day

Flexible departures — this itinerary starts whenever you're ready

Interested in this itinerary but want to join a small group instead?

Our small group departures follow a similar route at a lower per-person cost.

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Journey Highlights

Experiences Along the Way

Experience 01

Personalised design

We'll help plan your trip based on you like and want to do. We know a lot about the place you're gomg. so we can give you good advice. WIIether you're…

Experience 02

Authentic Experience

We carefully choose our expert guides and travel concierges to make sure you have an authentic experience. They're passionate about their work and wil…

Experience 03

Responsible Travel

We design our luxury trips with responsible travel principles in mind. This means we prioritize experiences that benefit both you and the planet.

Inclusions & Offers

What's Included

10

What's Not Included

1

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Price Includes

English speaking, local guide All accommodation listed Land transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles Any domestic flights listed (unless marked otherwise) All admission fees at attractions, temples and activities as mentioned in the itinerary All meals listed

Price Excludes

Entry visas International airport departure taxes Any meals not listed in the itinerary Drinks, other than water on activity days Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip…) Travel insurance All other services not listed in ‘inclusive’ Please note: During high season periods (such as Christmas and New Year) hotels often levy a surcharge and these are not included in the above prices. Your consultant will be happy to advise you of these.

Speak to a Travel Specialist

Every journey is private, tailor-made, and planned around your pace, interests, and preferred style of travel. Connect with a destination specialist to begin designing your itinerary.