South India Temple Tour Package

• Tour Map : Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry–Chidambaram-Tanjore-Tirchi-Madurai-Periyar-Cochin-Alleppey-Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Trivendrum-Chennai

  Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry–Chidambaram-Tanjore-Tirchi-Madurai-Periyar-Cochin-Alleppey-Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Trivandrum-Chennai

  
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Tour program:

01: Arrival at Chennai

Arrivel Chennai by flight. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Our representative will handover the travel documents and discuss about your tour itinerary.

Check-in at hotel and overnight at hotel.

02: Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram (139 Km /Approx 04 Hrs Drive)

Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Chennai. Visit Marina Beach, Anna Square, Vivekanand Ashram, Art Gallarey, Light house Etc.

Later on drive to Mahabalipuram Via kanchipuram Kanchipuram or Kanchi a temple town is situated  at the bank of Vegavathy River. Its famous for traditional silk weaving and handloom to produce kanchipuram Silk  saris. According to Garuda Purana and Hindu Mythology kanchipuram  is in the one of the seven places which provide Moksha. Visit – Kailasnatha Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple,Kamakshi Amman Temple etc. After Visit drive towards Mahabalipuram.Upon arrival check in at the Hotel .Rest of the day free.

Overnight at your hotel.

03: In Mahabalipuram

After breakfast enjoy a city tour of Mahabalipuram visiting – Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Fisherman Village and Sandy Beach Mahabalipuram or mamallapuram is famous for its ancient rock carving ,especially the shore  temple. It was the second capital or seaport of the pallava king of Kanchipuram. Silver sandy beach and  the rock cut caves temples (cut from a single rock ) are some of the fascinating  example of historical town.

Overnight at your hotel.

04: Mahabalipuram- Pondicherry (95 Km /Approx 02 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Pondicherry.

Pondicherry or Puducherry, also known in the name The French Riviera of the East . The city based on  French framework outline .The French  language can still be seen and hear in Pondicherry  . Visit – Sri Aurobindo where Aurobindo  spend last year, Churches,Temples botanical garden   and enjoy in the beach.

Overnight at your booked hotel.

05: Pondicherry – Chidambaram-Tanjore (170 Kms /Approx 04 Hrs Drive)

Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive towards Tanjore visiting Chidambaram.

Visit Chidambaram known for its beautiful temple dedicated to the Lord Nataraja – God Shiva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer. The Nataraja temple is said to the venue of the divine dance competition between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. Later on drive to Tanjore . Tanjore – which is also known as the Granary of the South India . Its Rich in culture and heritageand a home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region.

Overnight at your hotel.

06: In Tanjore

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing visiting Brihadeeswara Temple ,The Palace and Art Gallery.

Overnight at hotel.

07: Tanjore -Tirchi-Madurai(190 Km/ Approx 05 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, drive to  Madurai visiting Tirchi. Trichy is also called as Tiruchirappalli which is situated on the banks of the Cauvery River. Visit Rock Fort, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Sri Jambukeshwara Temple.

Later on drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Madurai is called with various nick names like Athens of the East, Thoonga Nagaram (City that never Sleeps), Naan maada koodal (City of Four junctions), Malligai Managar (City of Jasmine), Koodal Managar (City of Junction), Koil Nagar (Temple city) etc. The main kingdoms which ruled Madurai during various times are the Pandyas and the Nayaks. Madurai is originally called Madhurapuram because Madhu(Honey) is said to have dropped off the locks of Lord Shiva here.

Overnight at your hotel.

08: In Madurai

After having a breakfast, city tour of Madurai Visit experience stunning architecture as the sculpted pillars tell the story of the beautiful princess of Madurai and her marriage to Lord Shiva. Afternoon is free for your own activities.

Overnight at hotel.

09: Madurai-Periyar Wildlife sanctuary (160 Kms/ Approx 04 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, check out and our driver will meet in hotel to drive towards Periyar .

Periyar is also known  in the name of  Thekkady . It’s a Elephant or Tiger Reserve located in the cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a eye catching lake at the heart of the sanctuary- the lake provide the permanent source of water to local wildlife.

Overnight at your hotel.

10: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Breakfast at hotel. Morning start a tour of Periyar Enjoy Baot Ride – It’s a best option to see the wildlife and a excellent spot for the tourist. Spice plantation walk for 02 Hrs.- Periyar is a land of spice enjoy a real spice tour in a real spice city. In Periyar you will enjoy plantation of world famous spices such as cardamom, pepper,vanilla,nutmeg,clove,etc .There is many garden around the  area.

Overnight at your hotel.

11: Periyar-Cochin (170 Km/ Approx 04 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, drive to Kochi.

Upon arrival check in at the Hotel. Cochin or Kochi  traditionally known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’. It’s is famous for their history  and incredible marks of British , Chinese, Dutch and Arabs . Afternoon enjoy a city  – discover the old part – Fort Cochin and St Francis church, the oldest European church in India and The Dutch Palace. Later on back towards the hotel and a sort stop  at the spice shops. Evening witness Kathakali dance show – a famous classical stylized dance drama of Kerala-with attractive makeup, gesture and posture .  This is a drama and live creation of the Lord Krishna .

Overnight at your hotel.

12: Cochin – Alleppey (Backwater) –  (60 Km/ Approx 01 Hrs Drive)

After breakfast, driver to Alleppey (Jetty) to board houseboat.

Alleppey is also known in the name of Allappuzha. Its a oldest planned town in a south region. Allappuzha name is derived for the  meaning of the destination means the land between the sea and set of connections of rivers flow into it . Enjoy a world famous Kerala famous backwater watch the bird are flying in the sky and ducks swimming around the banks. Backwater interconnected with the canals , lakes and rivers.

Dinner and overnight at your houseboat.

13: Alleppey (houseboat) – Kovalam

After breakfast disembark from houseboat. Later drive to Kovalam (160 km / approx 4 hours drive)

Kovalam means the grove of coconut tree .Its 13 Kms from a capital of Kerala -Trivandrum . Its famous beach destination in India. Coconut tree lined along with the beach make more beautiful and greenest and enjoy a walk in the evening to view the waves movement.. Kovalam is a also famous for luxury Ayurveda resort and there treatment (a perfect holiday destination) . Tourist spend a long time on relax and ayurveda.

Overnight at your hotel.

14: Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam

After breakfast, full day excursion to Kanyakumari. Kanniyakumari (or Kanyakumari) is also known as known as Cape Comorin during the British raj. upon arrival visit kanyakumari temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and sun set point.

Overnight at your hotel.

15: Kovalam-Trivendrum (15 Kms/Approx 30 Min Drive)

Breakfast at hotel. In time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

************* Temple Tour of South India Ends with Lifetime Memories *************

Note: There would be a supplement applicable in case of single traveller.

• Cost Inclusions

  • Assistance by our representative upon arrival & departure.
  • Accommodation at hotel mentioned above or similar category on double sharing room with private facilities on room plus breakfast basis.
  • All transfers, drives, sightseeing excursions using air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service of English speaking local guide as per the tour program.
  • All current applicable taxes.
  • Parking charges/Toll charges for the vehicle.

• Cost Exclusions

  • Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, tips, use of payable items in room mini bar, any kind of alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified).
  • All payable monument entrance fees.
  • Any Air fares.
  • Camera / Video fee at monuments or any other expenses not mentioned above.
  • Cost incurred in obtaining visa, insurance etc.
  • Any suggested and optional activities.
  • Cost incurred in case of hospitalization or evacuation
  • Tips gratuities given to drivers/ guides, restaurant waiters etc.
  • Any item which is not mentioned in the inclusions.