7-Day South India Spiritual Tour with Tirupati and Rameswaram
About This Tour
Explore the spiritual and cultural heritage of South India on this 7-day journey through Chennai, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Madurai and Ram...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Tirupati, Chennai, Madurai, Tanjore, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram · Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
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What's Included
- Arrival pickup and transfer to the hotel
- All accommodations with breakfast
- Sightseeing in Chennai and Mahabalipuram
- Sightseeing in Madurai and Kanchipuram
- Day tour to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi
- All transfers and sightseeing by A/C car
- Departure transfer to the airport or railway station
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Chennai
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Chennai and check in. Refresh yourself and take some rest. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Chennai and check in. Refresh yourself and take some rest. If time permits, proceed for sightseeing in Chennai, the bustling metropolis of Southern India. If time permits, proceed for sightseeing in Chennai, the bustling metropolis of Southern India.
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2Day 02
Drive from Chennai to Tirupati
Today, after breakfast, drive to Tirupati to visit the famous Vedic temple, Venkateswara Temple, in the hill town of Tirumala. Today, after breakfast, drive to Tirupati to visit the famous Vedic temple, Venkateswara Temple, in the hill town of Tirumala. Check into the hotel. Check into the hotel. After Balaji Darsan, enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
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3Day 03
Tirupati to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
In the morning, drive to Mahabalipuram, the former port city of the 7th century, famous for its rock-cut shore temples. In the morning, drive to Mahabalipuram, the former port city of the 7th century, famous for its rock-cut shore temples. Visit Kancheepuram, including Kancheepuram Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple and Vardarajanperumal Temple. Visit Kancheepuram, including Kancheepuram Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple and Vardarajanperumal Temple. Check into the hotel in Mahabalipuram and proceed for sightseeing. Check into the hotel in Mahabalipuram and proceed for sightseeing. See the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and Tiger's Cave, which are the main attractions here. See the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and Tiger's Cave, which are the main attractions here. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram).
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4Day 04
Mahabalipuram to Tanjore
After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to Tanjore, the age-old capital of the Chola Kings. After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to Tanjore, the age-old capital of the Chola Kings. Check into the hotel and relax. Check into the hotel and relax. In the afternoon, begin sightseeing with the Brihandeswara Temple, a shrine more than 1,000 years old, built by the esteemed Chola emperor Rajaraja. Also visit the nearby Shivaganga water tank, Thanjavur Palace, Royal Museum and Art Gallery. In the afternoon, begin sightseeing with the Brihandeswara Temple, a shrine more than 1,000 years old, built by the esteemed Chola emperor Rajaraja. Also visit the nearby Shivaganga water tank, Thanjavur Palace, Royal Museum and Art Gallery. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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5Day 05
Tanjore to Madurai Sightseeing
In the morning, enjoy a 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 the River Vaigai. In the morning, enjoy a 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 the River Vaigai. In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing in Madurai, including Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum and Mariamman Theppakkulam. In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing in Madurai, including Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum and Mariamman Theppakkulam. Check into the hotel and spend free time on your own activities. Check into the hotel and spend free time on your own activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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6Day 06
Excursion to Rameswaram
Visit Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar and a major pilgrim centre. It is connected to the mainland by road and railway bridges, including Pamban Bridge. Rameswaram is a holy place because of Ramanathaswamy Temple. Visit Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar and a major pilgrim centre. It is connected to the mainland by road and railway bridges, including Pamban Bridge. Rameswaram is a holy place because of Ramanathaswamy Temple. In the evening, return to Madurai for an overnight stay.
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7Day 07
Madurai to Chennai Departure
Check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai airport or railway station for your onward journey. Check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Tour start: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.