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| Destinations Covered: Tirutani -Tiurpati- Kanchipuram -Mahabalipuram- Pondicherry - Swamimalai -Tanjore- Rameshwaram - Tiruchendur -Kanyakumari- Madurai-Palani-Madurai - Trichy - Chennai. | |||||
Your day to day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Chennai.
Begin your tour
Arrive into Chennai
Welcome to your 'Religious South India'
On arrival in Chennai, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Chennai - Tirutani -Tiurpati
Early morning after breakfast drive to Tirupati. Enroute visit Tiruthani Murugan temple is a Hindu Temple, in South India, dedicated to Lord Murga. It is one of the Arupadaiveedu, the six holy abodes of Lord Muruga.
Reach Tirupati and check into your hotel . Later visit Tirupati temple, one of the most important & the richest temple of the world. It is famous for the shrine of "Seven hills" of Tirumala which attract millions of pilgrims from all over India. Picturesquely situated amidst sacred waterfalls and tanks, the shrine presents a fine example of early Dravidian art. In front of it is the "Hall of Pillars" from where an attractive stepped way leads to the temple. Evening return back to hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Tirupati - Kanchipuram -Mahabalipuram
This morning after breakfast drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Kanchipuram is a historic and holy city, known for its numerous beautiful temples. Sightseeing tour in Kanchipuram will include the temples of Vaikunda Perumal, Kailasanatha, Ekambareswara and Varatharaja.Reach Mahabalipuram and check into your hotel. Later, you will visit the shore temples of Mahabalipuram. Stay overnight at hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
After the tour of some of the important historical monuments and places, it's time to tour Pondicherry that brings back the memories of the French colonial days. The colonial influence is still visible in architecture, language and customs. The sightseeing at Pondicherry includes the Auroville and Aurobindo Ashram, along with some other monuments, museums and temples. The Aurovindo Ashram is a splendid example of peace, tolerance and growth. It is a popular center of Yoga and Meditation. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pondicherry.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5: Pondicherry - Swamimalai -Tanjore
After breakfast you will be driven to Tanjore/ Thanjavur. Enroute visit Swamimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the township of Swamimalai, 5 km from Kumbakonam on the banks of a tributary of river Cauvery.
Reach Tanjore and check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Tanjore - Rameshwaram
This morning visit Tanjore is yet another famous temple town in South India. The most famous of all the temples at Tanjore is the Brihadeeswara temple. The visit to Tanjore follows drive to Tiruchirappalli. Tiruchirapalli / Trichy has many historic temples, monuments, churches and mosques. Later drive to Rameshwaram. Reach and check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Rameshwaram - Tiruchendur -Kanyakumari
Early morning visit Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is an important Hindu pilgrimage center. It is associated with Lord Rama and Shiva. According to mythology, one can achieve Moksha by visiting the temples here with utmost devotion.
Later drive to Kanyakumari. Enroute visit Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murgae and one of the Arupadaiveedu (six major abodes) of Lord Muruga.
Reach Kanyakumari and check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 8: Kanyakumari - Madurai (Tiruparakundram & Pazhamudircholai)
Early morning after breakfast visit Kanyakumari. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Temple. Later drive to Madurai. Reach and check into your hotel. Freshen up and then visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple & Pazhamudircholai. Pazhamudircholai is a Hindu temple located 10 miles north of Madurai, atop a hill covered with dense forests. One of the six important abodes Arupadaiveedu of Lord Murga, it is very close to the Vishnu temple of Azhagar Kovil. Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, One of the Arupadaiveedu, the six main abodes of lord Murga, Tiruparankunram offers a mystic beauty. It is carved in rock and is monstrous in size for such an architecture. It is where the lord marries Deivayanai, the divine daughter of the king of heaven, Indra.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 9: Madurai-Palani-Madurai
Full day Excursion to Palani.
The Hill Temple of Palani is one of the most famous temples of Kartikeya. It is located in the town of Palani, 100 km southeast of Coimbatore and a similar distance northwest of Madurai, and in the foot-hills of the eponymous Palani Hills. At its foot is the Temple of Thiru-avinan-kudi, one of the Arupadaiveedu.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Madurai - Trichy
This morning visit Madurai. The most famous temple in Madurai is the Meenakshi temple. The Meenakshi temple has magnificent Gopurams and sculptures. The tour will also include visits to the Gandhi Museum and Thirumalai Nayak's Palace.
Later drive to Trichy and check into your hotel upon arrival.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Trichy - Chennai
This morning visit Trichy. Later drive to Chennai.
Reach in the late evening and then check into your hotel for an overnight rest.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Chennai
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour of Chennai visiting museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays). Drive through the Flower and Fruit market, High court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park.
Later transfer to Chennai airport to board flight for your onward destination with sweet & unforgettable memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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