Temples Trail of South India

1N Chennai – 1N Mahabalipuram – 2N Pondicherry – 1N Tanjore – 1N Trichy – 1N Madurai – 1N Rameshwaram – 1N Kanyakumari – 1N Trivandrum

Overview

Temple Trail of South India tour has been designed to let you explore the best of temples. And beautiful beaches of Tamil Nadu & Kerala.

This tour will fulfil your cherished wish of visiting the sacred sites of South India. Some of the highlights are World Heritage Sites of Mahabalipuram, Brahadeswarar temple of Tanjore. And Meenakshi Amman temple of Madurai and popular Temples in Madurai, Rameshwaram & Kanyakumari. The well-planned package also includes city tour of Trivandrum.

Tamil Nadu is bounded by the Eastern Ghats, Nilgiri and Anamalai hills on the north, Kerala on the west, Bengal in the east and Indian ocean on the south, It is a perfect place for a pilgrimage tour where the vibrant Hindu temples are the heaven to seek spirituality and also the land where the tales and influence of Cholas, Pandyas, and Pallavas can still be see.

Read the itinerary given below of Temple Trail of South India tour for your kind perusal.

Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Kindly contact us if you want modifications in this itinerary. So that we could tailor a holiday to suit your requirement for an unforgettable tour.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival at Chennai airport/ railway station our representative will help you take a transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Chennai – visit Santhome Cathedral, Parthasarathy temple, Kapaleeshwar temple, Marina beach and National art gallery. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 02 : Chennai to Mahabalipuram (55 Kms / 1 Hr)
Morning after breakfast check out hotel and proceed to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival check-in hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Mahabalipuram –visit Shore temple, Five ratha’s, Crocodile bank, Arjuna’s penance and Tiger caves. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (165 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Pondicherry. Pondicherry is a blend of spiritual aura, French colonial heritage, Tamil culture, virgin beaches and the cosmopolitan flair of many nationalities in a small but varied city. Check in and Relax for a while. Later got for sightseeing which includes the Pondicherry Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Boat House, Auroville Museum. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 04: Pondicherry
In the morning after breakfast visit rest of the sightseeing places in Pondicherry which includes, JN Street, Ayee Mandapam, Bharathi Park, Arrikamedu and Memorial House. Overnight stay inPondicherry.
Day 05 : Pondicherry to Tanjore (175 Kms / 4 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Tanjore, on arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Tanjore – visit Brihadeeswara Temple, The Palace, Art Gallery and Saraswati Mahal Library. Overnight stay in the Hotel in Tanjore.
Day 06 : Tanjore to Trichy (50 Kms / 1 Hr)
After breakfast proceed for a day excursion to Trichy – visit Rock Fort Temple, Tiruvanaikkaval Temple, Elakurichi and Vayaloor. Evening drive back to Tanjore. Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Day 07 : Trichy to Madurai (165 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast our representative will assist you in smooth transfer to Madurai. Check-in and relax for some time. Later, visit the Meenakshi Temple-one of the biggest temple complexes in India. Then return to the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 08: Madurai to Rameshwaram (175 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Rameshwaram. On arrival check-in to hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing covering Ramanathaswamy temple, Agnitheertham, Dhanushkodi and Adam’s bridge. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Day 9: Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari (250 Kms / 6 Hrs)
After early breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to kanyakumari. On arrival check-in to hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of kanyakumari – visit Suchithram temple,Vvivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi memorial and Triveni sangam. Evening watch the beautiful sunset of kanyakumari. Overnight stay in kanyakumari.
Day 10 : Kanyakumari – Trivandrum (110 Kms / 2.5 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Trivandrum. Arrive Trivandrum and take city tour of Trivandrum. The main attraction is Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the 108 pilgrimage sites for the Vaishnavites. The exquisite carvings on its 400 pillars is notable. Evening transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for leisure. Overnight stay in
Day 11: Departure
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and our representative will drop you at Trivandrum airport/ railway station for onwards destination.

Inclusions

Inclusions

• Accommodation in well appointed hotel/resort.
• Daily breakfast
• Exclusive A/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
• Toll, parking, driver batta, etc.
• All applicable hotel taxes.

Exclusions

• Air Fare/Train fare.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, rafting, paragliding, Porter charges.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance Fees.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
• Service Tax.
• Insurance.
• Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

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