Temple Tour Of South India

Temple Tour of South India

Places: Chennai - Tirupathi - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai - Rameswaram - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum.

Day 01: Arrival Bangalore

Met on arrival at Bangalore airport by our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Bangalore - Puttaparthi (170 kms/ 03 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. AM sightseeing tour of Bangalore visiting -- The Lal bagh botanical gardens, The Bull temple and The vidhan sudha.

Later proceed to Puttaparthi. Famous for its Sathya Sai Baba Mandir, it is one of the famous religious tourist destinations of the world.  Sai Baba's Ashram at Puttaparthi is called Prashanti Nilayam. Prashanti Nilayam means "the abode of Highest Peace". Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: In Puttaparthi

Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure to explore the temples by your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Puttaparthi - Bangalore (170 kms/ 03 hrs) - Fly Chennai

Breakfast at hotel. AM proceed to Bangalore airport in time to board flight to Chennai. Met on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: In Chennai

Breakfast at hotel. AM sightseeing tour of Chennai visiting - the national art gallery & museum, Fort St George, a drive along the marina beach, St. Mary's church and Mylapore temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 kms/ 1.5 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. AM proceed to Mahabalipuram.Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Later afternoon visit to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Mahabalipuram - Pondichery (150 kms/ 03 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. AM proceed to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check in at hotel.

Pondicherry -- known as "The French Riviera of the East', was a French colony until it was integrated into India as a Union territory in 1954. The town still remarkably preserves its French heritage in its many colonial monuments, cuisines, language, customs and traditions. Places of tourist interest include the Sree Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, The French Institute and the Raj Nivas. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: In Pondichery

Breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Pondichery - Trichy (170 kms/ 04 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. AM proceed to Trichy. En-route to visit to Thanjavur -- The Brahadeeswara and other temples from the Chola dynasty. Later proceed to Trichy. Upon arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Trichy - Madurai (142 kms/ 03 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel. AM sightseeing tour of Trichy -- visiting the rock fort temple, and the island of Srirangam.

Later proceed to Madurai. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Madurai -- The city is known for its rich heritage, culture and historical background and is most famous for the Meenakshi Temple.

(Dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopurams ) .Watch the evening AARTI at Meenakshi Temple - The highlight of the tour. Overnight at hotel

Day 11: Madurai - Chennai

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Madurai airport in time to board flight to Chennai. Meet on arrival and transfer to Chennai International airport in time to board flight for onward destination.