South Indian Temples

$2,450$2,810


Enjoy this historical temple tour that begins with the beaches and takes you through some fascinating temples and exquisite architecture of India

Duration: 10 Nights/ 11 Days

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Day 1: Arrive in Chennai. Driver picks you from airport and then leave for Mahabalipuram 60 Km/40 Miles. Time Taken – 2 hours)
Major Activities: Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (en route), Mahabalipuram Beach
Overnight Stay: Mahabalipuram

 


 

Day 2: Enjoy the Monuments of Mahabalipuram
Major Attractions: The Group of Monuments, Shore temple, Pancha Rathas, Descent of the Ganges, Krishna’s Butterball, Varaha Cave Temple
Overnight Stay: Mahabalipuram

 


 

Day 3: After breakfast leave for Pondicherry (100 km or 70 miles. Time Taken – 2 Hours)
Major Activity: Evening Walk on the Boulevard
Overnight Stay: Pondicherry

 


 

Day 4: Enjoy Sightseeing in Pondicherry
Major Attraction: Auroville and Matrimandir, Beaches
Major Activities: Heritage Walk Pondicherry
Overnight Stay: Pondicherry

 


 

Day 5: After breakfast leave for Thanjavur (220 km/ 140 Miles. Time Taken – 5 to 6 hours)
Chidambaram Temple enroute
Overnight Stay: Thanjavur

 


 

Day 6: Thanjavur Temples
Major Attractions: Brihadishwara Temple, Airavatesvara Temple, Ramaswamy Temple
Overnight Stay: Thanjavur

 


 

Day 7: After breakfast leave for Rameswaram. (250 Km/160 Miles. Time Taken – 6 to 7 hours)
Evening free for leisure
Overnight Stay: Rameswaram

 

 


 

Day 8: Enjoy Sightseeing in Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi
Major Attractions: Rameswaram Temple, Lakshmana Theertham, The Five Faced Hanuman Temple, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Adam’s Bridge, Dhanushkodi beach
Overnight Stay: Rameswaram

 


 

Day 9: After breakfast leave for Madurai (175 km/110 Miles. Time Taken – 3 to 4 hours)
Evening free for leisure
Overnight Stay: Madurai

 


 

Day 10: Madurai Temples
Major Attractions: Meenakshi Temple, Alagar Kovil, Samanar Hills, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
Overnight Stay: Madurai
Next day catch the flight to your next destination!

 


Hotels

 

Luxury Hotels

 

Mahabalipuram: Four Points By Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center (4 Star)OR Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Kences Palm Beach (5 Star)

Pondicherry: The Promenade (4 Star) OR Le Dupleix (3 Star) OR Villa Shanti (4 Star)

Thanjavur: Savtma (5 Star)

Rameswaram: Hyatt Palace

Madurai: Courtyard By Marriott (3 Star) OR The Gateway Hotel Psumalai (5 Star)

 

Premium Luxury Hotels

 

Mahabalipuram: Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram (4 Star) OR Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa (4 Star) OR Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort (5 Star)

Pondicherry: Palais de Mahe (White Town) (3 Star) OR La Villa (5 Star) OR Le Pondy Beach Resort & Lake Resort (4 Star)

Thanjavur: Savtma (5 Star)

Rameswaram: Hyatt Palace

Madurai: Courtyard By Marriott (3 Star) OR The Gateway Hotel Psumalai (5 Star)

 


 

Includes/Excludes

 

Price Includes: Accommodation, Breakfast, Exclusive Car, Certified Guides, Monuments Tickets, Relevant Domestic Flight tickets

Price Excludes: Personal Expense, Other Meals and Activities


 

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