Overview
The Jewel of South India experience comprises meeting Silk Weavers and Pallava Temple Architecture in Kanchipuram, the world's oldest Temple of Lord Shiva and a Philosopher's Ashram at Tiruvannamalai, climbing a 9th century Fort of Chola Empire, French heritage walk and Auroville the global village in Pondicherry, and 7th century Rock Cut Sculptures at World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Chennai
- Visit Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar temples
- Meet weavers who churn out magnificent sarees for Indian women
- Stop at the world’s oldest Shiva temple
- See the ashram of the great philosopher Ramana Maharishi
- Go on a small trek to the cave where Ramana Maharishi meditated for 17 years
- 3 nights accommodation + breakfasts
- Escort rider / guide
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3: Pondicherry (50 km / 31 miles)
The tour of Pondicherry begins with a visit to Aurobindo Ashram. Guests will get a brief experience of his life and times as well as his philosophy and revolutionary ideas. A French heritage walk is organized through the heart of the city where one can see glimpses of exquisite French style of architecture. You travel to Auroville, the radical concept of a global village where thousands of people from across the world have given up their nationalities and are living as global citizens. You will visit the famous promenade and Gandhi Square in the evening.
Day 4
Ride Details
- Bike
- rental bike (Royal Enfield)
- Mileage
- 455 kilometers / 283 miles
- Daily rides
- 40 - 120 kilometers / 25 - 75 miles
- Meals
- breakfasts
What's included
- Royal Enfield motorcycle
- Escort rider / guide
- 3 nights stay in hotel with breakfast
- Entrance charges
Not included
- Airport transfers
- GST
Accommodation
On this tour, you will be accommodated in various hotels. Please note that hotels will be booked depending on availability.
Getting There
Ride to meet the famous silk weavers in Kanchipuram, visit the world's olderst Shiva Temple at Tiruvannamalai, spirituality at Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's ashram and at Sri Arobindo's ashram, global village of Auroville, and Asia's largest bas relief in Mahabalipuram. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/5-senses-tours/4-day-jewel-of-south-india-guided-motorcycle-tour# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.
