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7-Day Spiritual Tour Of South India From Chennai
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    7 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Description

On this religious tour, explore South India, including the cities of Chennai, Tirupati, Kancheepuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai and Rameswaram. Go sightseeing in the cities and feel the spirituality as you visit the main religious attractions in this 7-day tour!

Highlights
  • Visit the famous Venkateswara Temple
  • Explore Tanjore, the age-old capital of Chola Kings
  • Admire the beauty of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
  • Marvel at the rock-cut shore temples of Mahabalipuram
  • Enjoy a day trip to Rameswaram 
  • Day 1: Arrive in Chennai expand_more
    • On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Chennai, check into the hotel. Get refreshed and take a rest.

    • If time permits, we go sightseeing in Chennai- the bustling metropolis of Southern India.

  • Day 2: Chennai to Tirupati (140 kms, 3 hours drive) expand_more
    • Today, after breakfast, drive to Tirupati to visit the famous Vedic Temple called Venkateswara Temple, in the hill town of Tirumala.

    • Check into the hotel.

    After Balaji Darsan, overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 3: Tirupati to Mahabalipuram (180 kms, 3.5 hours drive) expand_more
    • In the morning, you drive to Mahabalipuram- the former port city (7th Century) famous for its rock-cut shore temples.

    • Visit Kancheepuram, which includes Kancheepuram Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple and the Vardarajanperumal Temple.

    • Check into the hotel in Mahabalipuram and proceed for sightseeing here.

    • See Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, and Tiger’s Cave are the attractions here.

    Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram).

  • Day 4: Mahabalipuram to Tanjore (280 kms, 5 hours drive) expand_more
    • After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to Tanjore, the age-old capital of Chola Kings.

    • Check into the hotel and relax.

    • In the afternoon, start your sightseeing with the ‘Brihandeswara Temple’- 1000 plus years old shrine built by the esteemed Chola emperor Rajaraja; visit the nearby water tank Shivaganga and Thanjavur Palace, Royal Museum and Art Gallery.

    In the evening, return to the hotel and overnight stay.

  • Day 5: Tanjore to Madurai (190 kms, 3 hours drive) expand_more
    • In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing drive to Madurai- an extremely sacred city of South India. It is the third-largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located on the banks of River Vaigai.

    • In the afternoon, enjoy Madurai sightseeing which includes Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum, Mariamman Theppakkulam, etc. 

    •  Check into the hotel and free at own activities.

    Overnight stay at hotel.

  • Day 6: Rameswaram Sightseeing (168 kms, 3 hours drive) expand_more
    • Visit Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar, which is a major pilgrim centre. It is connected to the mainland by road and railway bridges (Pamban Bridge). Rameswaram is a holy place because of Ramanathaswamy Temple.

    In the evening, back to Madurai and overnight stay.

  • Day 7: Madurai to Chennai (450 kms, 7 hours drive) expand_more
    • Check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai airport/railway station for your onward journey.

What's Included
  • Arrival pick up and transfer to the hotel

  • All accommodations with breakfast

  • Sightseeing Chennai & Mahabalipuram

  • Sightseeing in Madurai & Kanchipuram

  • Day tour to Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi

  • All Transfers and Sightseeing by A/c car

  • Departure transfer to Airport/Railway station

  • And all taxes and service charges

What's Excluded
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Meeting Point

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 430 Per Person

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USD 430 / person