South India Temples Tours

Tour Duration - ( 09 Days / 08 Nights )
Destinations Covered : Chnnai, Tirupati, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Trichy, Tanjore, Madurai, Rameshwaram.

Day 01 : Arrive Chennai
Arrive in Chennai Airport / Railway station and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Chennai city visiting, Parthasarthy Temple, Kapeeleshwar Temple, Fort St. George, Santhome Cathedral, Marina Beach & Art Gallery. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Chennai - Tirupati (150 kms)
After breakfast proceed for Tirupati. On arrival Tirupati check-in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Tirupati - Mahabalipuram (140 kms)
Early morning visit the Baiaji temple for Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara. Later in the afternoon proceed further for Mahabalipuram by surface approx. Arrive Mahabalipuram check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (138 kms)
Morning after breakfast sightseeing of Mahabalipuram - visit to departs for Pondicherry. Enroute visit Mahabalipuram famous for its sculptures, Shore Temple - it is one of the most charming temple locate on the shore its located between two Shiva temples & is a visual delight. Pancha Pandava Raths - these Raths are 5 in numbers carved out of Single Rock. Later visit to Arjuna's Penance - The carvings on the bas-relief are the stories from the legends of India and the Panchtantra. Continue your journey to Pondicherry. Arrival check into hotel. Late afternoon visit to Sri Aurobindo's Ashrarn and Auroville. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Pondichery - Tirichy - Tanjore (192 kms)
Morning after breakfast depart for Tanjore enroute visiting Trichy Rock Fort & Srirangam Island. Arrive Tanjore check-in at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : In Tanjore
After having breakfast proceed for sightseeing visiting Brihadeshwara Temple and Saraswati Mahal Library. Evening will be at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Tanjore - Madurai (194 kms)
Early morning depart for Madurai. On arrival at Madurai check-in at the hotel. Evening visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. You can also participate in an evening Aarti. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai
Today full day excursion to Rameshwaram. Ramanathaswamy Temple : Located at the heart of the town, this historic temple is one of the most important temples in South India. This magnificent temple, famous for its 1200 massive granite columns, is a fine instance of late Dravidian architecture.

Agnitheertham : To absolve himself from the killing of Ravana, Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here at Agnitheertham, situated 100 meters away from the Ramanathaswamy Temple. The water at this place is considered scared and tourists throng here for a holy bath. Evening return to Madurai. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 : Depart Madurai
After breakfast you will be transferred to Madurai airport / station to proceed for your next destination.

Includes of :

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
• All buffet/fixed menu breakfast.
• All transfers & sightseeing by Indigo Ac car.
• All applicable hotel taxes.