Religious South India Tour

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DESTINATIONS: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore – Tirchy – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum

Day 01: Arrive Chennai

Upon arrival, assistance transfer to Hotel by our representative. ( welcome in a traditional Indian style with Aarti Tika and Garlands). Also he will brief you about your tour , do’s and don’ts etc. Check in at the Hotel.

Upon Chennai name is a summarized form of Chennapattanam. Its India six largest city in term of population .The city’s colonial name, Madras, is believed to have been derived from Madraspattinam, a fishing village north of Fort St. Georg. UponLater visit Marina Beach,Anna Square,Vivekanand Ashram, Kapaleeswarar Temple ,Parathasarathy Temple , Adeeswar Temple Etc.

UponStay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 02: Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram (139 km /Approx 04 hrs Drive)

UponWake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After breakfast our check out and our driver will meet you in a hotel to start drive towards drive to Mahabalipuram Via kanchipuram.

Upon Kanchipuram or Kanchi a temple town is situated at the bank of Vegavathy River. Its famous for traditional silk weaving and handloom to produce kanchipuram Silk saris. According to Garuda Purana and Hindu Mythology kanchipuram is in the one of the seven places which provide Moksha. Upon Visit – Kailasnatha Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple,Kamakshi Amman Temple etc. After Visit drive towards Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel .

Upon city tour Palaces to Visit – Shore Temple,Pancha Rathas, Fisherman Village and Sandy Beach. Mahabalipuram or mamallapuram is famous for its ancient rock carving ,especially the shore temple. It was the second capital or seaport of the pallava king of kanchipuram. Upon Silver sandy beach and the rock cut caves temples (cut from a single rock ) are some of the fascinating example of historical town.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

03 : Mahabalipuram- Pondicherry (95 km /approx 02 hrs drive)

Upon Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and drive towards Pondicherry.

Upon Pondicherry or Puducherry, also known in the name The French Riviera of the East” .The city based on French framework outline .The French language can still be seen and hear in Pondicherry . Upon Visit – Sri Aurobindo where Aurobindo spend last year ,Temples botanical garden and enjoy in the beach.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 04: Pondicherry – Chidambaram-Tanjore (170 km /approx 04 hrs drive)

Upon Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and drive towards Tanjore Via Chidambaram.

Upon Visit Chidambaram known for its beautiful temple dedicated to the Lord Nataraja – God Shiva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer. The Nataraja temple is said to the venue of the divine dance competition between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. Later on drive to Tanjore.

Upon Tanjore – which is also known as the Granary of the South India . Its Rich in culture and heritageand a home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Upon later enjoy a sightseeing Visit Brihadeeswara Temple ,The Palace and Art Gallery.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 05: Tanjore -Tirchi-Madurai (190 km/ approx 05 hrs drive)

Upon Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel restaurant . After having a breakfast check out and drive towards Madurai Via Visiting Tirchi.

Upon Tiruchi or Trichy is also called as Tiruchirappalli which is situated on the banks of the Cauvery River. Visit Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Sri Jambukeshwara Temple.Later on drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel.

Upon Madurai is called with various nick names like Athens of the East, Thoonga Nagaram (City that never Sleeps), Naan maada koodal (City of Four junctions), Malligai Managar (City of Jasmine), Koodal Managar (City of Junction) Koil Nagar (Temple city) etc. The main kingdoms which ruled Madurai during various times are the Pandyas and the Nayaks. Madurai is originally called Madhurapuram because Madhu(Honey) is said to have dropped off the locks of Lord Shiva here.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 06: Madurai-Rameshwaram (180 km/ approx 05 hrs drive)

Upon Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel. After having a breakfast city tour of Madurai Visit experience stunning architecture as the sculpted pillars tell the story of the beautiful princess of Madurai and her marriage to Lord Shiva. Later on proceed to Rameshwaram.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 07: Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari (290 km/ approx 08 hrs drive)

Upon Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel. After having a breakfast Visit Rameshwaram – Rameshwaram temple etc.

Upon According to Hindu mythology, this is the place from where the Hindu god Rama built a bridge, across the sea to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from her abductor Ravana.Later on check out and drive towards Kanyakumari. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel .

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 08: In Kanyakumari

Upon Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel. After having a breakfast Wake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel. After having a breakfast enjoy a a beautiful town Kanyakumari.

Upon Kanniyakumari (or Kanyakumari) is also known as known as Cape Comorin during the British raj. Visit kanyakumari temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and sun set point.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

Day 09: Kanyakumari-Trivandrum by road and Depart from Trivendrum

UponWake up in the morning and breakfast is ready for you in a hotel. After having breakfast checkout and drive towards Trivandrum airport to board the flight for onwards Journey.

Stay overnight at your booked hotel.

*** End of South India Temple Tour ***

• Cost (based on 02 persons)

  • Rates are valid from 1st June till 30^th September 2019
    

    02 Pax Traveling Together	3 STAR hotels	4 STAR hotels	5 STAR hotels
    Twin/double sharing basis	USD 846 Per Person	USD 1013 Per Person	USD 1250 Per Person

• Inclusions

  • 08 nights accommodation in standard room on room plus breakfast on twin sharing basis.
  • All transfers & sightseeing tours by air-conditioned medium car as per itinerary.
  • Service of an English speaking local guide as per itinerary.
  • Entrance fees at the monuments as per itinerary.
  • All current applicable taxes (GST)

• Exclusions

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, table drinks, laundry, tipping to drivers and guides,  use of payable items in room mini bar, any kind of alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified).
  • Any Airfares.
  • Any optional activity.
  • Camera / Video fee at monuments or any other expenses not mentioned above.
  • Cost incurred in obtaining visa, insurance etc.
  • Any additional expenses due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances such as political closure, natural hazard, technical failure, flight delay / cancellation, sickness etc.
  • Travel insurance or any kind of personal expenses.
  • Anything which is not mentioned above.
  • Any hike in the prices due to substantial revision in government tax structure, fuel price or air/ train fare.

• Hotel Envisaged

  Cities	3*** hotels	4**** hotels	5***** hotels
  Chennai (1 night)	Quality Inn Sabari	Accord	Park Hyatt
  Mahabalipuram (1 night)	Mamalla Heritage	Ideal Beach Resort	Temple Bay
  Pondicherry (1 night)	Atithi	Accord	Palais De Mahe
  Tanjore (1 night)	Star Residency	Sangam	Svatma
  Madurai (1 night)	Star Residency	Sangam	Heritage Madurai
  Rameswaram (1 night)	Royal Park	Daiwik	Daiwik
  Kanyakumari (2 nights)	Sea View	Sparsha	Sparsha