Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site.
Temple tour of Madurai Rameshwaram and leisure stay at Kodaikanal are the highlights of this tour. The tour covers Madurai one of the most famous pilgrimage centers in India. The best thing about Madurai is its Meenakshi Amman Temple, which not only becomes a holy experience for visitors, but also proves itself to be an architectural marvel with its thousands of statues and carvings. The city of Madurai has a lot to offer to tourists, as it is evident by its nickname ‘Thoonga Nagaram’, which means ‘the city that never sleeps’. The Madurai experience is followed up by a grand entry to ‘God’s Own Country’, the State of Kerala, via Kovalam, its most famous beach destination.
The major highlights of this tour are temple tour of Madurai and Rameshwaram and the leisurely stay at Kodaikanal. The itinerary commences from Madurai, continues from Madurai to Kodaikanal, from Kodaikanal to Rameshwaram, Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari, and finally from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum.
With our collection of Rameshwaram tour packages, embark on a journey of a lifetime to visit some of the most remarkable and prominent temples in Tamil Nadu. Rameshwaram is one of the foremost religious cities in Tamil Nadu also known as Varanasi of the South.
Located on eastern side of the island in the Gulf of Mannar, Rameshwaram is an important pilgrimage center for both Vaishnavaites and Shaivites as it was at Rameshwaram where Lord Rama performed thanksgiving rituals to Lord Shiva after his triumph over the demon king Ravana in the battle at Sri Lanka.
With our Rameshwaram holiday packages, explore the Ramanathaswamy Temple famous for its 1200 massive granite columns and a fine example of Dravidian architecture along with grand Dravidian and Great Living Chola Temples of Tamil Nadu which are inscribed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
TOUR DESTINATION-:
CHENNAI - PONDICHERRY - PONDICHERRY SIGHTSEEING - RAMESHWARAM - RAMESHWARAM SIGHTSEEING - KANYAKUMARI - MADURAI
TOUR DURATION-:
7 Nights & 8 Days
ITINERARY-:
DAY 01:- CHENNAI –PONDICHERRY (160 KM – 4 HR)
Today Morning Chennai Airport/station pickup to Pondicherry En Route Mahabalipuram Sightseeing Visit to Seashore temple, Seashore Beach, Arjunar Penance,Pancha rathas and Butter ball after visit Proceed to drive Pondicherry, Arrival on Pondicherry check in to hotel and Leisure. -Night Stay at Pondicherry.
DAY 02:- PONDICHERRY SIGHTSEEING
Today after Breakfast Pondicherry Sightseeing Visit to Manakula Vinayagar temple, Auroville Matrimandir, Aurobindo Ashramam, Chunnambur Backwater,Paradise Beach and Promonade Beach after visit back to hotel. – Night Stay at Pondicherry.
DAY 03: PONDICHERRY – RAMESHWARAM (440 KMS – 07 HRS)
Today Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel & proceed to Rameshwaram and on the way Annai Indhira Gandhi Bomban Bridge and Bamban rail Scissors Bridge after visit drive to Rameshwaram, reach at Rameshwaram check in to hotel and rest. – Night Stay at Rameshwaram.
DAY 04: RAMESHSWARAM SIGHTSEEING
Today Early Morning Bath to Agni theertham – Sea (Kadal) after Sea bath 22 Holy theertham Bath to 22 Wells in Ramanatha Swami temple inside after holy bath darshan to ramanatha swami temple, Parvathavarthini Amman temple after darshan go to Breakfast at hotel after breakfast visit to Ramar patham, Kothandaramar temple & local Market etc.
DAY 05: RAMESHSWARAM – KANYAKUMARI (309 KMS – 6 HRS)
Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel & Proceed to Knayakumari, reach at Kanyakumari. check in to hotel. After refreshment visit to Vevakananda Rock, Gandhi Museum and Kumari Amman Temple.Later back to hotel & overnight Stay at Kanyakumari.
DAY 06: KANYAKUMARI- MADURAI ( 250 KM/5 HR)
In the morning, after breakfast check out from your hotel. Proceed on for a visit to Vevakananda Rock, Gandhi Museum and Kumari Amman Temple. Later proceed to Madurai airport to board a flight for your onward destination.
DAY 07: MADURAI SIGHTSEEING
Morning after breakfast proceed for a sightseeing trip of Madurai – visit the famous MEENAKSHI Temple, THIRUMALAI NAYKAR Palace, THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM Temple, ALAGAR Koil and GANDHI Museum. Overnight stay at hotel in MADURAI.
DAY08: DEPARTURE FROM MADURAI
Morning after breakfast check out from your hotel & proceed to Airport/Railway Station .On arrival drop Railway station/Airport.
COST INCLUDES-:
· Meeting and assistance on arrival.
· Aaccommodations in Semi Deluxe room at hotel.
· Daily fixed Menu breakfast & dinner.
· Air-conditioned Vehicle for sightseeing and excursions.
· Driver Bata, Toll tax and parking.
· AC will not work in hill area.
COST EXCLUDE-:
· Air fare / train fare.
· Coolie / porter charges.
· Camera charges.
· Donations at temples.
· Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
· Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes.
· Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
· Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes.
· Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
| S.No. | No. of Pax | Cab | Cost/Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Tempo Traveler | 16999 |
| 2 | 06 | Ertiga/Tavera | 18999 |
| 3 | 04 | Sedan | 19999 |
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