Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Darasuram -Tanjore by surface (130 Kms. ± 3 Hrs)
Today, travel by surface to Pondicherry, en-route visit Chidambaram’s Nataraja Temple is a famous temple enshrining the Nataraja form (Dancing Posture) of Lord Shiva situated at the heart of the temple town Chidambaram.The cosmic dance depicted as Nataraja Nrutham represents the motion of the Universe sustained by Lord Shiva and visit Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is a World Heritage Monument and was constructed in the 12th century reflecting the rich heritage of art and architecture of Tamil Nadu.
Enroute visit Swamimalai town is dotted with workshops of bronze casters, where one can watch craftsmen working away on creating bronze statues.Arrive Tanjore & check in at hotel.