South Temple Tour

8.0 Superb ( 12 Days )

Temple Darshan Tour

25600 / Per person

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

Overview

Rameswaram, belonging to the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu is best known for its religious significance. The city features among as one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in the country. Set in the Pamban Island, Rameswaram boasts of distinct religious significance. As per ancient Hindu mythology, the Ramanathaswamy Temple is host to one of the twelve Jyothirlingas of Lord Shiva. Apart from the Ramanathaswamy Temple, the city also has many other ancient temples such as Agnitheertham, Gandamadana Parvatham, Dhanushkodi, and Kothandaraswamy Temple. A visit to all these temples is sure to render a tranquilizing effect on your mind. Legends say that Lord Rama built a bridge from this place to reach Sri Lanka and rescue Sita. Geographically, Rameshwaram is the closest point to Sri Lanka, and there is evidence that claims that the Rama Sethu formerly served to connect India and Sri Lanka. Rameshwaram thus serves to be a holy site for both Shaivas and Vaishnavas.

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 - Chennai arrival

Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Chennai Airport/ Railway Station and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 - Chennai - Tirupati - Enroute Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed for sight-seeing of Tirupati, Proceed to the temple for darshan of Lord Balaji at the ancient Tirupati shrine, later check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Tirupati.

Day 3 - Tirupati - Mahabalipuram and Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Mahabalipuram via Vellore (Golden Temple) Sightseeing. Reach & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Mahabalipuram is globally renowned for the Shore Temples. Visit Mahabalipuram Beach, Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Ganesh Ratha Temple, Krishna's Butterball, Mahishamardini Cave, Dharmaraja Cave, Varaha Cave Temple, Sculpture Museum and Pancha Rathas. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 4 - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry and Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Pondicherry via Kanchipuram sightseeing. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 - Pondicherry Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed for the sightseeing, visit Auroville, Villiayanur, Art Gallery Shree Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - Pondicherry - Tanjore and Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Thanjavur/Tanjore which is like Rome in Europe or Egypt in Africa. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Visit Brihadeshwara temple, Royal museum, Art Gallery. Overnight stay at Tanjore.

Day 7 - Tanjore - Madurai and Sightseen

After breakfast proceed to Madurai and transfer to hotel. The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. Afternoon city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Gandhi museum. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 8 - Madurai - Rameshwaram and Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Rameshwaram on the way visit Pamban Bridge, then Check into the hotel. Visit Hanuman Temple, Navpanigriham, Jyortirling darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple, Later proceed to Dhanushkodi.. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 9 - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari and Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Kanyakumari. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kanyakumari - Located at the southern tip of peninsular India, it offers a unique experience of sunrise & sunset. Visit rock memorial dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, the Gandhi Memorial, Suchidram Temple with exquisite sculpture & musical pillars dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu &Shiva. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 10 - Kanyakumari - Kovalam Enroute Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to enroute Sightseen, Kovalam - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Visit light house beach and Hawah beach. Check- in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 11 - Kovalam - Trivadruam Sightseen

Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Trivandrum for city tour covering Napier Museum, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple and Zoo. Afternoon leisure at Kovalam. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.

Day 12 - Check out and Departure for Train Station / Airport

Morning have breakfast at resort / Hotel and later check out from Hotel and Transfer to nearest Airport / Railway Station for departure. Back to home with sweet memories of your tour.