South India Spiritual Tour

Duration of Trip: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Places Covered: Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Chennai

The South India Spiritual Tour is one of the most famous ones among tourists who would like to see the South Indian culture that is quite different from its North Indian counterpart in many ways. The religious rites and disciplinarian rituals are more commonplace in South India and some of the oldest landmarks, cities and temples can be found in the Deccan Plateau region. The South India Tour covers the City of Thousand Temples Kanchipuram Tanjore famous for its paintings, carnatic music, classical dances and musical instruments; the famous Meenakshi Temple at Madurai and the temple situated at the summit of the Rock Fort in Trichy.

Day 01: Chennai Kapaleeswarar Temple
Arrive Madras by international flight. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour. Madras, the capital city, popularly regarded as the 'Gateway to the South' represents a culture that is distinctly different from that of northern India.

Day 02: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram, 70 kms west of Mahabalipuram, this city of thousand temples lies. One of the seven sacred cities of Hindus, it was the capital of the early Cholas as far back as the 2nd century B.C. Kanchi was a major seat of Tamil learning as well as an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Overnight at the hotel in Covelong. Overnight will be at Mahabalipuram

Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
An early departure for Tanjore visiting enroute Pondicherry. Pondicherry - Although the French influence is gradually fading, Pondicherry retains a few Gallic accents. Pondicherry's main sights are the Rai Nivas, the Sacred Heart Church and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Later continue your drive towards Tanjore. Upon arrival check in hotel and relax. Overnight stay will be at Tanjore.

Day 04: Tanjore - Trichy
Morning sightseeing tour of Tanjore. Tanjore - The home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional hadicrafts, Tanjore (Thanjavur) is famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple constructed more than a thousand years ago by the Chola King Raja Rajan is an architect's marvel. Also visit Shivganga fort, Royal Palace and Saraswati Mahal Later proceed for Trichy, upon arrival visit Rock Fort Temple, Srirangam, Thiruvanaikaval Samayapuram Mariamman Temple and Aurobindo Ashram. Later check in hotel and relax. Overnight will be at Trichy

Day 05: Trichy - Madurai
Morning after breakfast drive to Madurai and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing. Madurai, known as Athens of the East, it is the second largest city on the banks of the River Vigai. The city believed to be more than 2500 yeras old. The city got its name from the drops of nectar (Mathuram) that fell from Shiva's locs when he came to bless its people for constructing a temple for him. Madurai where the people wake up at the chant of hymns is proud of magnificent. Visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, Thousand Pillar Museum, Gandhi Museum, The Vishnu Temple and Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Overnight will be at Madurai.

Day 06: Madurai - Chennai
Morning after breakfast at the time of your flight you will be transferred to airport to take the flight for Chennai.

TOUR ENDS

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

1. ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
2. DAILY BREAKFAST AT HOTEL
3. SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,,
4. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES
5. PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
6. ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES
7. ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES,
8. ONE FAREWELL DINNER FROM TNS GROUP.

EXCLUDES:
Lunches and dinners are not included (except where mentioned in the inclusion list) along with personal expenses, camera, etc. tips, (if any) at places where applicable. All hotels are subject to availability and all flights are subject to confirmation. Airfare is included in the tour price. It is not separate.