Duration : 7 Nights - 8 Days
Destination Covered : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Kaniyakumari - Thiruvananthapuram
Day 1 - Arrive in Chennai | Drive from Chennai to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram (60 km/approx. 1.5 hours)
Arrive in Chennai to a warm welcome and proceed to visit Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple at Kanchipuram. Thereafter, drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, check in to the hotel. After lunch, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram including visits to Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 2 - Drive from Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (160 km/approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Pondicherry, 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 3 - Sightseeing in Pondicherry
After breakfast, visit the Aurobindo Ashram, founded by a Bengali philosopher named 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 4 - Drive from Pondicherry to Madurai (324 km/approx. 8 hours)
Today, have an early breakfast and proceed to Madurai. On your arrival, check in at the hotel. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 - Sightseeing in Madurai
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of this bustling pilgrimage city where life revolves around the great Meenakshi Temple. This temple with its Gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) is covered with a profusion of multi-coloured images of mythical figures, animals and gods. Also visit Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Thereafter, return to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 6 - Drive from Madurai to Rameshwaram
After breakfast, drive to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and proceed for a local tour of the town. Legend says that Ramanathaswamy Temple stands where Lord Rama performed worship of a sand lingam made by Sita. Other places of interest in Rameshwaram are Dhanushkodi, Agnitheertham Gandamadana Parvatham etc. Stay overnight at your hotel in Rameshwaram.
Day 7 - Drive from Rameshwaram to 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 Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Museum and Kumari Amman Temple. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 - Depart from Thiruvananthapuram
After breakfast, drive from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram Airport for your return journey.
Tour Ends.
Price : Rs. 44600 (USD 656 ) for TWO persons – For travel dates between (01 April-30 Sept 2016)
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Member Price : Rs. 41600 (USD 612 ) for TWO persons – For travel dates between (01 April-30 Sept 2016)
Package Includes :
Accommodation Standard Room with Breakfast,Sightseeing in all destination covered in the tour,Conveyance in chauffeur driven Ac Indica and All Hotel Taxes included.
Pick up and Drop will be at Airport / Raiway Station in Thiruvananthapuram.
Package Excludes :
Entrance Fees,Parking,Toll,GST and Personal Expenses.
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