The South India Temple Tour takes you on a visit to sacred temples and religious shrines across the cities of south India. The tour creates the perfect environment to help you discover your spiritual side. South India temples are rich sources of religious teachings and cultural shenanigans. The tour covers all the magnificent south Indian temples.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit the major tourist attractions of Chennai including the Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeswar Temple and the National Art Gallery
- Excursion to Marina beach
- Tour to the major Kanchipuram tourist attractions include visits to the Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakkiswarar Temple.
- visit the major tourist attractions like the Shore and the Five Ratha temples, Arjuna’s Penance and the Tiger caves in Mahabalipuram
- Explore the Aurbindo Ashram and Auroville, at Pondicherry
- City tour of Tanjore including major tourist destinations like the Vijayanagar Fort, Shiva Ganga Garden, Brahadeshwara temple and the Chandra Bagawan Temple.
Tour Name: Religious Journey of South India
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
City Covered:
Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Trichy – Madurai
Day 01: Arrive Chennai
On arriving at the Chennai railway station / airport, meet our representative who will escort you to one of our listed hotels. Check-in at the hotel to relax in the cozy comforts of its room. Spend the whole day relaxing in the cozy comforts of your hotel room. In the evening you may take a leisurely walk for exploring the beautiful city of Chennai. Later return to the hotel for a lavish dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
In the morning after breakfast, start driving towards Kanchipuram, known as the city of thousand temples. These ancient temples dotted around the landscapes of Kanchipuram greatly reflect the glorious traditions of South India with its noted temples. On reaching Kanchipuram move out to visit the significant temples of Kanchipuram including Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple and Devarajaswami Temple, etc.
In the afternoon also visit the market to buy some silk sarees that are world-famous. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch drive straight to reach Mahablipuram. The city is very famous amongst the tourists for its rock-cut temples. On reaching Mahabalipuram, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. After straightening your backs for a while, move out to visit the famous Shore Temple. The temple is unique as lord Shiva and Vishnu are housed in the same sanctum sanctorum. Enjoy dinner and Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
On the following day, after enjoying a lavish breakfast drive straight to Pondicherry, en-route visit Tiruvannamallai. It is an important pilgrim center dedicated to Lord Shiva and is visited by a large number of devotees all round the world. After the visit resume your drive to Pondicherry. On the way halt at a local restaurant for lunch, later continue driving to Pondicherry.
On reaching Pondicherry, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. For the night, enjoy the comforts of your hotel room.
Day 04: Pondicherry – Trichy
Post breakfast, embark on a visit to Aurobindo Ashram, located at a distance of 10 kms from Pondicherry. After the visit, drive towards Trichy. On the way visit the famous Nataraja temple situated in Chidambaram. The roof of the temple is plated with gold. Upon reaching Trichy, check-in at one of our listed hotels.
After resting and relaxing for a while set off for a sightseeing tour of Trichy. The prime tourist attractions to visit include Jambukeshwar Temple, Srirangam temple and Rock Fort temple. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Trichy – Madurai
Post breakfast, get transferred to Madurai. On reaching Madurai, get accommodated in Madurai at one of our listed hotels. After resting for a while at your hotel room, move out to visit the beautiful Meenakshi temple.
The prime attractions to visit in Madurai include King Tirumala’s Palace, Gandhi Museum and Great Tank. In the evening return to the hotel for a lavish dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Madurai Departure
In the morning after breakfast, get transferred to Madurai railway station/airport to board a train/flight for your onward destination.
TOUR END..!!
- Assistance on arrival & departure at airport and railway station.
- Accommodation at hotels/resorts as per the itinerary.
- Daily chosen meals at the hotels/resorts
- All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by air-conditioned vehicle
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges and interstate taxes.
- GST (5%)
- Any Airfare or Train
- Anything other than mentioned in the includes list.
- Early Check In and Late Check Out in properties.
- Personal Exp. / Extras during Stay in Resort like laundry, Telephone calls, Medicines, Liquor.
- Tip for Driver/Lunch/Travel Insurance / Air Tickets / Train Tickets.
- Monument Entry Charges/Heating system/Any Local Ride Not Included.