South India Temple Tour Package
Overview
9 Days tour covering famous attraction of Rajasthan. Visit Red Fort and enjoy Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk Delhi, enjoy a joy ride on Elephant at Amber Fort Jaipur, Visit Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake at Pushkar and see the majestic Mehranngarh fort at Jodhpur and ending tour at Udaipur with Visit to City Palace, boat ride at Lake Pichola.
Detailed Itinerary
Namaste!!! Welcome to India. Upon your arrival at Chennai International Airport, Meet with our representative and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities.
Breakfast at hotel, later enjoy cityu tour of Chennai city - Visit Kapaleeshwar Temple & Parthasarthy Temple, Fort st. George church, Dakshinachitra Museum, Elliot's Beach, Ashtalakshmi temple, National Art Gallery & Museum, Vivekananda House and famous Marina Beach. Evening return back to hotel for Overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel you will be driven to Tirupati - located in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most important pilgrimage center in India. Main attraction of the town is temple of Lord Venkatesvara located in Tirumala hills. Upon arrival we will proceed for the Darshan of Lord Balaji. After Darshan visit Sri Kalahasti temple, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, the Kondandarama Temple, the Parashurameshwara Temple, and the ISKCON temple (time permitting). Evning drive back to Chennai for overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel followed by checkout and drive to Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is well known for its magnificent architecture and sculpture. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram visit the Rock cut Shore temple built by the Pallava rulers; Panch Ratha rock temples built in the shape of Pagodas, Arjuna Penance and Mahabalipuram Beach. Afternoon continue drive to Kanchipuram. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel, later enjoy sightseeing tour visiting Sri Kamkshi Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanatha Temple and Varadharaja Perunal Temple. Afternoon checkout and drive to Tiruvannamalai. Enroute stop at Vellore and visit famous Golden Temple and Vellore Fort. Continue drive to Tiruvannamalai. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and visit Sri Arunachalesvara Temple also known as Annamalaiyar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is one of the largest temple complex in India with four Gopurams (Gateway Towers), many shrines and a thousand pillered hall. Later in the afternoon drive to Pondicherry - French Riviera of the East. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
After breakfast enjoy sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, visit Auroville Ashram the epitome of Community living, The Golden sand Paradise beach, Seaside promenade, Basilica of sacred heart of Jesus, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple - Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Aurbindo Ashram, French war Memorial built in the memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Evening enjoy a Rickshaw ride in French colony.
Today after breakfast Checkout and drive to Thanjavur. Enroute Visit Sri Natraj Temple at Chidambaram dedicated to Shiva as Lord of Dance. The temple was built in 10th century during Chola dynasty. Later we stop at Kumbakonam and visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva - built during 9th century by Chola rulars and expensions are later done in 16th century by Vijaynagar rulars. Continue drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Today after breakfast Checkout from hotel and visit Brihadisvara Temple built by Chola rulers in 11th century and the prime deity is Lord Shiva. Also visit The Thanjavur Maratha palace and Schwartz Church. Later drive to Madurai. We will stop at Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) and visit Ranganathaswamy Temple dedicated to Hindu god Lord Vishnu located on an Island of Srirangam, Rock fort temple and Jambukeswarar Temple. Later drive to Madurai, upon arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities or relax at hotel.
Today after breakfast proceed on a sightseeing tour of Madurai - Oldest city and Cultural capital of Tamilnadu - visit Meenakshi Amman Temple dedicated to goddess Parvati also known as Meenakshi and lord Shiva , Alagar Koil Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, Koodal Azhagar Temple, Gandhi museum and St Maryes Cathedral. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel checkoyt and drive to Rameshwaram, a city of swell and gentle sand dunes, embellished with the delicacy of casuarinas trees and stark palms. Rameshwaram is one of the most venerated places for the followers of the Hindu faith. This is one of the 12 Jyotirlings of Lord Shiva. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Rameshwaram temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Dhanushkodi Temple and Beach. You can also enjoy a glass bottam boat ride at Pamban Bridge. Return back to hotel in the evening.
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Kanyakumari - A coastal town located on southern-most tip of India. Kanyakumari is an ancient town of Tamilnadu and is a major center of Art, culture and religion. Arrive and Check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial built 500 mtrs from the mainland on the two rocks in the sea; Kumari Amman Temple and Thiruvalluvar Statue. In the evening visit famous Kanyakumari beach to capture beautiful sunset.
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Thiruvananthapuram - Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Later in the afternoon you will set out for a sight seeing tour visiting the Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Arts Gallery, Zoological gardens, Reptile house, Observatory and Kanakakunnu Palace.
After breakfast checkout from hotel and rest of the time free for independent activities / last minute shopping. Later we will drop you at Thiruvananthapuram airport to board your flight to Mumbai/Delhi Airport from where you can connect with flight back to home with everlasting memories of you South India Holidays.
Package Cost
INR ----/- per person (Costing includes private Chauffer driver AC car, Standard Accommodation with breakfast)
Above cost is just for a basic idea of starting cost of this tour.
We can custmoize tour / cost which suits your individual taste and budget and as per the selection of Hotel category, transport type and sightseeings.
Inclusion/ Exclusion
- Accommodation on Twin/ Triple share basis as per package
- Buffet Meals as per Itinerary
- Sightseeing tours by Chauffer driven AC vehicle as per itinerary
- 1 Bottle of mineral water per person per day
- India GST
- International/domestic Airfare / Train Fare
- Visa Charges
- Entrance fees / Camera Charges at Monuments, attractions
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature