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  Home » South India tour Packages » South India Temple Tour Package
South India Temple Tour Package
Destinations : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Velankanni - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Trivendrum
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days

Day 01 : Chennai 
On Arrival Chennai Airport/ Railway station you will be greeted with a warm welcome by our representative & later assisted for transfer to your hotel. Later in the afternoon after fresh up proceed for a city tour of Chennai. Chennai is South India’s commercial & cultural capital the place has a fine manifestation of tradition & modernity. The city has decidedly a colonial
 
 
charm in it. Chennai bears a distinctive new look with a proud culture, music & dance. Chennai offers a wealth of nature & a rich historic past to the visitors, in the ambience of the city with every modern facility. Chennai presents the culture that is distinctly different from that of northern india, from ancient temples,parks & gardens there is plenty of experience in this electic Indian city. Visit Marina beach, St. George fort, Parthasarthi temple, Gunidy national park, Snake park, Kapaleshwara temple, National art gallery, Fort museum, Santhome church etc. Have a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
After Break fast check out the hotel & proceed towards mahabalipuram on the way visit Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram or kanchi, as it is popularly known, is one of the seven sacred cities of the hindus. it was once the capital of pallavas. kanchipuram, ‘the golden city of temples’ is believed to be the most attractive city of ancient india. kanchipuram is one of the most sacred towns in india. it is also referred as the city of thousand temples. kanchipuram is an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, jains, hindus etc. it is sacred to shaivites as well as to vaishnavites. the small temple town of kanchipuram attracts a large number of visitors across the globe round the year. Visit some beautifully carved temples like Ekambarehwara temple, Kailasnatha temple, Kunta perumal temple, Varadaraja perumal temple, Kamakshi temple etc. On arrival mahabalipuram check in the hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : Mahabalipuram
After Breakfast you will be taken to a city tour of mahabalipuram. the temple city of mahabalipuram is an ancient city of tamil nadu. this seaport was built by the pallava ruler, Narasimha Varman I, who was also called as mamalla (thr great wrestler) in the 7th century. mahabalipuram offers a unique combination of a superb group of monuments & a fine beach resort. it is one of the centre of tourism in tamil nadu. it is a pilgrimage centre which has remarkable monuments of sculptural architecture & cave temples. the monuments are hewn out of solid rocks. mahabalipuram is one of the world heritage site of UNESCO. the pallava chisels have breathed life into stones & emphasize the blending of mythological episode, epic battles, demons & animals. creating a pleasing harmony. Visit some sacred temples like Shore temple, Bhagirathas penace (Arjuna’s penace), Mahishasuramardhini cave temple, Krishna mandapa, Ulakkanath temple, Varaha cave temple etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel. Have a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : Pondicherry
After Break fast check out the hotel & proceed towards Pondicherry. . the word pondicherry is derived from the tamil word ‘puducheri’, which means ‘the new settlement’. the amazing fact is that few districts of pondicherry come under different states. the origin of the city is shrouded in mystery & envelope in legends. being a small, calm & quiet enclave of tamil nadu, it has imbibed the tamil culture & language. . Aurobindo ashram, founded by sri aurobindo in 1926 has brought an internationally reputation to this coastal town. the ashram attracts a large number of devotees not only Indians, but also the foreigners, because of the doctrines taught here are based on a fusion of modern science & yoga. pondicherry cheers the heart of romantic visitors with grand boulevards & quite promenades. pondicherry is a peaceful, easy feeling cosmopolitan town. Visit beach where you can relax & enjoy in the evening, return back to the hotel. Enjoy a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : Chidambaram
After Breakfast check out the hotel. Today you will be driven towards Chidambaram. Chidambaram is abode of ‘the land of temples’. it is a major tourist centre that opens the glorious gateway to the land of temples. . it is the highlights of temple circuit, because it is believed that the lord nataraja (shiva ) to have performed his cosmic dance here , ‘tandavanritya’. all ancient hindu beliefs & practices are zealously observed, manifested in an endless cycle of rites & rituals. Chidambaram is a sacred gift for its devotees as well as its visitors. On arrival Chidambaram, check in the hotel. Late in the afternoon proceed for a sight seeing tour. Visit beautiful temples such as Nataraja temple, Urdhava tandava, Govindraj swamy shrine, Pichavaram, Subramanya shrine, Thillaikaliamman temple. Have a short excursion to Kumbakonam, four large temples dedicated to Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Brahma, Nageswarar and Swamimalai. Have a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 06 : Velankanni
After break fast check out the hotel & proceed towards velankanni. Velankanni is the most pilgrimage centre for catholic Christians of tamil nadu & also one of the most visited pilgrim centers in india. It houses the renowned basilica of ‘Our Lady of Health’, this basilica is also called as ‘Sacred Arogya Matha. velankanni church in chennai is referred as the ‘mecca of the christians’. people of all different castes crownd in the feet of virgin mary to receive her blessings.there is always great influence of pilgrims in this church. it has almost become the synthesis & vital destination of all visitors located all over the world. On arrival velankanni check in the hotel, proceed for a city tour of velankanni. Visit the renowned basilica ‘Our Lady of Health’ & receive Virgin Mary’s blessings. Have a nice dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 : Trichy
After break fast check out the hotel, you will driven towards Trichy. . it is tamil nadu’s second largest city. it has a unique place in the history of tamil nadu. this city is an absolute gift for those who have interest in the history & architecture. the city is located in the heart of tamil nadu. trichy presents a magnificent blend of modernity & tradition. trichy is also one of the famous pilgrim centres of tamil nadu, which has been dotted with several beautiful temples, sacred monuments for the its visitors. this beautiful temple city offers some different temples & architectural looks for its visitors. On arrival trichy check in the hotel. Later in the afternoon have a sight seeing tour. Visit some beautiful monuments & places like Rock Fort temple, Ranganathaswamy temple, Sri Rangam temple, Thiruvanaikkal temple, Gangaikondam Cholapuram temple, St. John’s church, Mukkombu, Ganapati temple and Shiva temple etc. Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 08 : Madurai
After break fast check out the hotel & proceed to Madurai. it was once the capital of pandyan kings, later it became the part of cholas & nayakas. it is an important cultural, commercial & pilgrimage centre. the culture of tamil nadu is woven with the history of madurai in all aspects such as religious, cultural, historical, art & architectural, leraning & political. the major attraction of madurai is the 965 beautiful pillared meenakshi amman temple. madurai is in the few cities of the world that can claim a tradition as an old city. madurai is a gorgeous pilgrimage centre in which the history has hide itself. Madurai is one of the south india’s great temple city. it is situated on the banks of vaigai river. On arrival madurai check in the hotel. After some refresh up you will be driven for a city tour. Visit Meenakshi temple, Thirumalai nayaka palace, Mariamman theppulam temple, Koodaalagar temple, Anglian cathedral, Vaigai dam, Suruli waterfalls, Gandhi museum etc. Have a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 09 : Rameshwaram
After break fast check out the hotel & you will be moving towards Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is one of the important pilgrimage site & a sacred place for the hindus. the sacred of islands of rameshwaram juts out into the gulf of munnar. rameshwaram pilgrimage is among the important injunctions laid on the hindu from the time immemorial. it is one of the noted temples of india. ramehwaram is not only a holy place but also an exotic seaside village. a devout hindu who visits varanasi, is expected to visit rameshwaram also, because for the culmination of his/her quest of salvation. there are hordes of visitors round the year in this sacred holy place. On arrival rameshwaram check in the hotel. After some refresh up you will be taken for a city tour. Visit Ramanathaswamy temple, Kothandaramswamy temple, Dhanuskodi, Gandhamandhana parvatham, Kurusada islands, Vettangudi bird sanctuary, Sokkattan mandapa temple etc. Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 10 : Kanyakumari
After break fast check out the hotel & proceed towards Kanyakumari. kanyakumari also called as cape camorin, kanyakumari enchants visitors with the spectacular views, that other Indian beaches pale by comparisons. it is famous for its peaceful & unimaginable natural environment,. besides it is a hindu pilgrimage site. it offers stunning views of sunrise & sunset over the water. kanyakumari is believed to be the abode of kumari, the virgin goddess, who is supposed to have done penance here so that she could marry lord shiva. the marriage however, did not take place, since it was deemed that she remain a virgin in order to save the world, hence the name kanyakumari. kanyakumari has a beautiful natural surroundings & also some interesting places that can captivate its visitors. kanyakumari is one of the favorite destinations of the visitors across the globe. Visit Thriveni, Sangamam, Vivekananda rock memomrial, Kunari Amman temple, Gandhi mandapam. Late in the evening take spectacular and breathtaking view of sunrise and sunset near the beach. Have a nice dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 11 : Trivendrum
After break fast check out the hotel. Today you will be driven towards Trivendrum. Trivendrum is also known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital city of kerala. It is a gorgeous sea side city, which is built on seven hills. The word “Thiruvananthapuram” mean’s place of sacred serpent. Trivendrum is one of the beautiful cities of kerala. The city’s scenic beauty has enchanting beaches & breathtaking lush greenery adds a feather in its beauty crown. Visit some sight seeing places like Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitralaya Art Gallery, National History Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Kuthiramallika Palace, Veli lake, Zoological Garden, CVN Kalavari Sangham (Martial Arts), Mahathma Gandhi road. Enjoy a delicious dinner & over night stay at the hotel.

Day 12 : Trivendrum
After break fast check out the hotel and drop at Trivendrum Airport/Railway station to board your onwards destination Flight or Train. With happy memories.

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