Tamilnadu Treasures Tour
- 12 Nights/13 Days
- india
- Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Velankanni – Trichy – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
About the Tour
Seasoned travelers find exquisite value in this fascinating tour that takes you through the fertile lands of Tamilnadu. En route, you will encounter some elegant temple towns where visitors get a chance to explore the magnificence of Dravidian art forms and the rich heritage of rural South India. Further, you also get to visit the nearby attractions that are as pristine and worthy as these popular shrines. Browse through the itinerary to get all the interesting insights.
Highlights
- Visit Santhome Cathedral, Fort St. George, Government Museum - Chennai
- Visit Five Rathas of rock temples and Arjuna's Penance
- Bow down in worship of Lord Shiva at Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Pay homage at Kanyakumari Temple, Kanyakumari
- Explore the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue
Day 1: Arrive Chennai
Upon arrival in Chennai, you will be met/assisted and then transferred to your hotel in Chennai
Day 2: Full day sightseeing in Chennai
Today morning on a temple tour of South India. We will visit some of the famous temples like Kapaleeswarar, Marundeeswara temple, and the Parthasarthy temple. Also visit places like Fort Museum, Santhome Church and National Art Gallery. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Drive Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Today after breakfast at the hotel drive to Kanchipuram. On reaching go on a sightseeing tour of Kanchipuram and visit temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple, and Ekambareswara Temple. In the evening we will proceed for Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 4: Full day sightseeing in Mahabalipuram
Today after breakfast at the hotel we will visit the shore temple in Mahabalipuram of the temple tour of South India. Spend the afternoon touring the temple complex. In the evening go on the beach and later spend some time satisfying your shopping instincts. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5: Drive Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Today after breakfast at the hotel we will proceed to Pondicherry. On arrival in Pondicherry check in hotel and visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville and temples like Varadraja temple, Manakula Vinayagar temple, Sri Vedapureeswarar temple, Kamatchiammalle temple, and Varadarajaperumal temple and the Gokilambal Thirukameswarar temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 6: Drive Pondicherry – Chidambaram
Today after breakfast proceed to Chidambaram city which famous for its temples. Visit the Shiva temple famous for its Nataraja statue Sarangapani Temple, Kumbeswarar Temple, Brahma Temple, Nageswarar Temple, and Swamimalai Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Chidamabaram.
Day 7: Drive Chidambaram – Velankanni
Today after breakfast we will proceed to Velankanni tour where you can pray at the famous Arokkiya Madha Church. Overnight stay at the hotel in Velankanni.
Day 8: Drive Velankanni – Tanjore – Trichy
Today after breakfast we will proceed for Tanjore. On reaching witness the royal Brahadeeswara temple, Nandi (Bull) and the Royal Palace complex. Later proceed for Trichy and on reaching go on a sightseeing tour and visit places like Lord Robert Clive's house, Srirangam Temple, Rock-Fort Temple, and Ganapati Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Drive Trichy – Madurai
Today, after breakfast we will proceed to Madurai to visit the world’s most famous Meenakshi Amman temple. Spend a day exploring the beautiful temple and its architectural genius. Also, visit places like Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 10: Drive Madurai – Rameshwaram
Today after breakfast we will proceed to Rameshwaram to witness one of the most important and as per Hindu mythology lord Ram him self made Shivlingam from sand for prayer. We will also visit other temples like Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Ramjharoka temple and Kothandarama Swamy Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rameshwaram.
Day 11: Drive Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari
Today after breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari of south India that overlooks the unison of three mighty water bodies - the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal are considered holy by many. Take a dip in the holy water and visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and the Kanyakumari Temple and the Suchindram Temple. In the evening go on a walk of virgin beaches. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Drive Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Today after breakfast we will proceed to Trivandrum to visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Aruvipuram Siva Temple Janardhan Swamy Temple Sree Parasurama Temple Sree Kanteswaram Temple, and Ganapati Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Departure Transfer
Today free till departure on time transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car.
- Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
- Currently applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
- Any airfare international/ domestic
- Any insurance
- Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for the same has opted.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Tour Notes
- Rates are subject to availability
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
- The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020
- Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest.
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised
