7 days tour

South India Temple Tour

$ 1,219 .10 USD

Total price per person

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South India Temple Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking guide service included on sightseeing days as per program in all cities. (Other language guide can be organined on request)

Others

Bottled drinking water in car. 1 Time monuments entrances mentioned in itinerary.

Transport

Transport by private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.

Accommodation

Chennai x 1 Night 3star - Raj Park/ MGM East Woods 4star - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan 5star - ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace Mahabalipuram x 1 Night 3star - INDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort 4star - Ideal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort 5star - Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove Pondicherryx 1 Night 3star - Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International 4star - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa 5star - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa Thnjorex 1 Night 3star - Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers 4star - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort 5star - Svatma Trichy x 1 Night 3star - Red Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia 4 & 5star - Sangam Hotels Maduraix 1 Night 3star - Astoria by Sparsa/ Maduraiโ€™s Residency 4star - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 5star - Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai

Not included:

Meals

Daily breakfast included at hotel.

Others

Gratuities (optional) Camera charges at any monument to be paid by guest directly Any air fare international/ domestic Any insurance Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for same is opted. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Or anything not mentioned above.

Flights

Madurai to Chennai flight cost extra approx INR 3500 per person. Actual fare could be advised at the time of booking the flight. It can be directly booked byt guest too.

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Itinerary of your trip South India Temple Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Chennai
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Chennai

      Upon arrival at Chennai airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in and some rest, you will go for a half-day city tour of Chennai. You will visit Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India, and the Kapaleeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (120Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

      After breakfast, you will drive to Kanchipuram, the city of temples. Here, you will visit the Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of an ancient mango tree. Later, you will drive to Mahabalipuram, where you will visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shore Temple, and the Five Rathas, a group of monolithic rock-cut temples.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (100Kms/ 2Hrs Approx)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (100Kms/ 2Hrs Approx)

      After breakfast, you will drive to Pondicherry, a former French colony. Here, you will visit the Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926, and the famous Auroville, an experimental township that was founded in 1968. Later, you can enjoy a leisurely walk around the French Quarter of Pondicherry, which has a distinct European feel.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Pondicherry - Thanjore (185Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Pondicherry - Thanjore (185Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)

      After breakfast, you will drive to Thanjavur, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. On the way, you will visit the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram, dedicated to the dancing posture of Lord Shiva, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, which was the capital of the Chola dynasty in the 11th century. Later, you will visit the Darasuram Temple, a stunning example of Dravidian architecture.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Thanjore - Trichy (60Kms/ 1.5Hrs Approx)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Thanjore - Trichy (60Kms/ 1.5Hrs Approx)

      After breakfast, you will visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Big Temple, which is one of the largest and most famous temples in South India. Later, you will drive to Trichy and visit the Rock Fort Temple, which is perched on a 272-foot high rock. You can also visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (140Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trichy - Madurai (140Kms/ 3Hrs Approx)

      After breakfast, you will drive to Madurai, one of the oldest cities in South India. Here, you will visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace, a magnificent palace that was built in the 17th century. You can also visit the Gandhi Memorial Museum, which houses a collection of exhibits and artifacts related to Mahatma Gandhi.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Madurai - Chennai (Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Madurai - Chennai (Flight)

      Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. As per your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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