South Temple Tour

8.0 Superb ( 10 days )

Tamil Nadu Temples

16999 / Per person

Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Trivendrum

Overview

adurai- a city that has been in existence for millennia, a city that can be compared to ancient Rome, a city that offers a glimpse into the soul of Tamil Nadu. Madurai truly is the essence of this South Indian state where the legends and myths of ancient Sanskrit epics come to life. The city, one of the oldest in the country, also reflects everything that screams ‘India!’ in this modern age. With the time-honoured Meenakshi Amman Temple at its center, life in Madurai is driven by a booming IT sector. The city, which is the cultural headquarters of Tamil Nadu, is also home to a number of industries like automobile, rubber and granite manufacturing. With the sprawling and magnificent Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Mariamman Teppakulam, Alagar Koil and marvellously built Thirupparankundram Temple,

Inclusion

Accommodation in well appointed room

Meals as per hotel plan

All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air – conditioned vehicle

All toll taxes, parking fees & drivers allowance

Exclusion

GST 5%

Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered

Monument & Museum Entrance Fees for the sights mentioned in the Itinerary.

Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.

The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1 - Mahabalipuram (60 kms/ 1.5 hours drive)

Arrive in Chennai drive off to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, check-in to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 2 - Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram including visits to Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball. Return to your hotel after the tour and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 3 - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (160 kms/ 4 hours drive)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Pondicherry, which is a former French colony. The town still retains a French influence in its architecture, surroundings and planning. On arrival, check-in to your hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 4 - Pondicherry | Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, visit the Aurobindo Ashram founded by a Bengali philosopher, Aurobindo, in the early 20th century. In the afternoon, you will have the option to visit Auroville or relax on the beach. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 - Pondicherry - Madurai (324 Kms/ 8 - 9 Hrs)

Today, early morning breakfast proceed to Madurai. On your arrival, check-in at the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - Madurai

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this bustling pilgrimage city whose life revolves around the great Meenakshi Temple, which dominates the old city. This temple with its Gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) is covered with a profusion of multi- coloured images of mystical figures, animals and gods. Also visit Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Thereafter, return to the hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 7 - Madurai - Rameshwaram

After breakfast, drive off to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and proceed for a local tour of the town. one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Legend says that Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands where Lord Rama performed worship of a Sand Lingam made by Sita. Other places of interest in Rameshwaram are Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi, Agnitheertham Gandamadana Parvatham etc. Stay overnight at your hotel in Rameshwaram.

Day 8 - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari

After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari. The Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal merge at Kanyakumari. It is an important pilgrimage center for Hindus. Upon arrival in Kanyakumari, check-in at the hotel and proceed on a visit to Vevakananda Rock, Gandhi Museum and Kumari Amman Temple. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 - Drive from Kanyakumari to Kovalam (84 km/approx. 2.5 hours)

After breakfast return to Kovalam. Enjoy the leisure time at beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 - Drive from Kovalam - Trivandrum (15 Kms/ 0.5 hrs)

After breakfast proceeds to Trivandrum Airport to board the return flight.Tour End