Day 10 - Chennai (Madras)
Chennai (formerly known as Madras), the capital of Tamil
Nadu, is located on the legendary Coromandel Coast with a
marvellous tradition of music and dance. This city of 4 million
people has a pronounced colonial heritage dating back to the 17th
century when the British East India Company built a small fort on
the banks of the Cooum River and called it Fort St.
George.
We arrive in Chennai in the morning where we tour the highlights
of the city including Fort St. George and the National Art Gallery.
We also make a visit to the 16th century San Thome Basilica, built
over the tomb of Thomas Didymus, one of the Twelve Apostles of
Jesus. He is informally referred to as 'Doubting Thomas' because he
doubted Jesus' resurrection when first told.
This evening transfer to our luxurious beachfront property of
the Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa for a three night stay.
The Fisherman's Cove, once an impressive Dutch Fort, is now one of
the finest beach resorts in Southern India. It is located on a
beautiful white sandy beach, lapped by the waters from the Bay of
Bengal and offers a perfect setting for relaxation at the end of
your journey through Southern India.