Tour Code: FIT/2765

The Southern Indian States of Tamil Nadu

9 Nights / 10 Days
Private Van Tour
Monsoon Special
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Cities : Mahabalipuram (2N),Pondicherry (2N),Madurai (2N),Rameshwaram (1N),Kanyakumari (2N)

Sightseeing

Kanyakumari, India
  • Kanyakumari Beach
  • Thiruvalluvar Statue
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial
  • Triveni Sangam
  • Kanyakumari Temple / Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple
Madurai, India
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Thirumalai Nayak Palace
  • Gandhi Ashram Museum
  • Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
Pondicherry, India
  • Puducherry Museum
  • Raj Nivas
  • French War Memorial
  • The Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
  • Gandhi Mandapam
  • White Town
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Mahabalipuram, India
  • Shore Temple
  • Pancha Rathas
  • Mahabalipuram Beach
Rameshwaram, India
  • Agnitheertham
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • Gandamadana Parvatam

Meals

  • 9 Breakfast
  • 9 Dinner


Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Chennai –Mahabalipuram (56 Kms, 1 Hr 15 Minutes)
    Arrival at Chennai Airport/Railway station. You’ll meet our representative/Driver & transferred to Mahabalipuram.EnrouteVisit Kanchipuram:It’s a fascinating town, best known for its magnificent temples and beautiful Silk Saris. Visit below five biggest temples:Sri KanchiKamakshi Temple – The reigning goddess of Kanchipuram & the temples around her complex.The Goddess Kamakshi prevails in the form of Shakti, there are 51 Shakti Peeths across India. Kamakshi translates to the goddess at Kanchipuram referred to as the God with Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi as both her eyes. Sri Ekambareshwarar Temple – The biggest Shiva temple in the town.Sri Kailasanathar Temple - The oldest Shiva temple in this townSri VaradharajaPerumal Temple – The biggest of Vishnu temples and the epicenter of Vishnu Kanchi.Sri VaikunthaPerumal Temple – the loveliest of Vishnu temple located in Shiva Kanchi.Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a small town in Kanchipuram district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a town along the Bay of Bengal coastline. It was called the land of seven Pagodas. Everything from the origin of its name to the cause of its ruin, the history of Mahabalipuram remains shrouded in a charming mystery.On arrival at Mahabalipuram check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram. 


    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Mahabalipuram
    Today Morning After breakfast, set out to visit the sightseeing places of Mahabalipuram.  Shore temple:It is the most famous monument of the town. As the name suggests, the temple is located right on the sea shore. In fact it has one of the most beautiful architecture among the ancient temples of India and the carvings on the walls. This temple is a UNESCO world heritage and also counted as the finest example of Pallava architecture. The temple is located such that the first rays of the Sun fall on the presiding deity Shiva.PanchaRathas:If you have ever read about Mahabalipuram, then you must have seen the striking picture of the 5 stone chariots. Unlike the spectacular stone chariot of Hampi, these chariots are monoliths and don’t have visible wheels. The PanchaRathas is a tribute to the five Pandava brothers in the ancient epic Mahabharata. Apart from the ornate chariots, the monolithic Airavat (elephant) and Nandi (bull) also shine bright. Arjuna’s Penance or Descent of Ganges: It is one of the largest open-air bas-relief architecture in the world. The elaborate sculptures on the pink granite are said to depict an episode of Mahabharata. There is an equally popular alternate theory of the story being related to another mythical story about the descent of Ganga. The legend depicted on the twin-stone boulders here are that of the descend of the river Ganga to earth, under the guidance of Bhagiratha.Krishna’s butterball:It is a big stone uniquely balanced on an incline, another favorite to take snaps. The single boulder that is called Krishna’s butterball weighs 250 tons. There are interesting stories associated with Krishna’s butterball. It is said that an attempt was made by one of the Pallava king to move the stone, however it couldn’t be moved. Centuries later, a governor of the region reattempted a transfer of this boulder with 7 elephants employed for the cause. Still it couldn’t be moved!!! The name of the boulder is driven from its resemblance to a butterball, a favorite snack of Krishna.You can also visit Cave Temple Complex, The Krishna Mandapam, Varaha cave and Ramanujamandapam are some of the other ancient shrines here.The Madras Crocodile Bank:It was intended to be a genetic repository of Indian crocodiles, for breeding and safekeeping, and eventually releasing the crocodiles to the wild. Mahabalipuram has a stunning shoreline so you can visit beach with spectacular shore.Later on return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahablipuram. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (95 Kms, 2 Hrs)
    Today Morning After breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Pondicherry.Pondicherry:Some miles from the Tamil Nadu’s capital city Chennai lays a town to charm you with its French influence. The beach town of Pondicherry is like a slow walk into the bygone era. The lanes named in French and the culinary delight from France is India’s way of preserving its history. Pondicherry is one among the seven union territories of India; officially named as Puducherry. Colonized by the French until 1954, shades of the French are still visible around every corner. On arrival at Pondicherry check into the hotel. Evening free for leisure, one can go to enjoy sunset at Paradise Beach Island or Rock island. Dinner & Overnight stay at Pondicherry.


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Pondicherry
    Today early morning visit Promenade beach to seem at the foremost beautiful sunrise (if one wants to), return to the hotel and take after breakfast &get ready for sightseeing of Pondicherry covering:Pondicherry Museum: Houses relics & artifacts from the French, Dutch & British ErasRaj Niwas:Official residence of the elected official of Pondicherry French War Memorial:The French War Memorial honours those courageous souls who lost lives during the war. The memorial was designed by sculptor Gaston Petit & is engraved with bronze plates listing the names of soldiers who lost lives during World War I & also of those who died during World War II. Gandhi Mandappam: Mahatma Gandhi is a renowned name from the bygone era whose adages are quoted numerous times throughout the world. Not only in India, but the statues of the Mahatma are also placed around the world. Pondicherry is also home to one, a four-meter square was erected in Goubert Avenue or the Promenade.Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus:The church is one among the foremost sacred and spiritual sites in Pondicherry. This church is 100 years old. White town: Pink bougainvillea flowers peering over colorful walls, French street names & artsy cafes are the highlight of the white town area.Return back to hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Pondicherry – Madurai (336 Kms, 6 Hrs)
    Today Morning After breakfast, check out from the hotel & transfer to Madurai.Madurai:  Madurai, with its rich history, has been nicknamed Athens of the East. Madurai is an ancient city within the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city’s skyline is dominated by the 14 impressive and colorful gateway towers of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is a major pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from all over India and beyond.On arrival check into the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Madurai. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Madurai
    Today Morning After breakfast, set out to visit the sightseeing places of Madurai:Meenakshi Amman Temple - Renowned for its astonishing architecture, Meenakshi Temple was nominated as one of the wonders of the world, but couldn’t make it into the list of ‘Seven Wonders of the World’. However, the temple is certainly one among the ‘Wonders of India’. This historic Hindu temple in the center of Madurai is one among the oldest and largest temples in India.ThirumalaiNayak Temple Palace:This beautiful palace was inbuilt in 1636 by King ThirumalaiNayak, who ruled Madurai from 1623–1659.It is believed to be designed by an Italian architect but no details about him are available. The palace is a fusion of Islamic and Dravidian architecture.Temple Cars:  There are two big and impressively decorated wooden temple cars at the middle of the East MasiStreet. The cars are mainly utilized in processions to carry images of gods and goddesses.Gandhi Memorial Museum:Gandhi Memorial Museum not only boasts of an upscale collection but also presents an alluring architecture. It had been inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru. It’s now one among the five Gandhi Sanghralayas (Gandhi Museums) in the country. It includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated by NathuramGodse.Gandhi Memorial Museum in Madurai comes under the Peace Museums Worldwide selected by the United Nations Organization (UNO)MariammanTeppakulam: This is a famous temple tank located about 4 km east of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Literally, Teppakulam means ‘temple pond’. It is mainly used for devotional festivals and famous for the colorful Float Festival held here around January/February.Return back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Madurai.


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Madurai – Rameshwaram (173 Kms, 3 Hrs 15 Minutes)
    Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Rameshwaram.Rameshwaram: It’s located in Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu. Consistent with myths, the Indian King God, Ram built a floating bridge on the sea towards Sri Lanka from Rameshwaram to retrieve his wifeSita. It’s a historical place that has connection with a lot of mythology and thus, it goes without saying that it’s a pilgrimage place too. Rameshwaram, the place that is home to the temple of Ramanathaswamy Temple which is one among the 12 Jyotirlinga Shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. On arrival at Rameshwaram check into the hotel. Freshen up & visit Sri Ramanathaswamy TempleSri Ramanathaswamy Temple:This temple is devoted to god Shiva and located on Rameswaram Island It is the location of the Char Dham pilgrimage.Just traveling to the temple is in itself a fulfilling experience because you’ve to cross a bridge from the mainland to reach this temple. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama built this bridge to rescue Sita from Ravana. Unlike other shorelines, the shorelines of this island are very quiet. Legend has it that the sea god promised Lord Rama he would stop the waves to help Lord Rama build the bridge.This is the best place for those who love stone carving.Agnitheertham: This is a collection of twenty two sandy shores where pilgrims can take bath. It is said that Lord Ram took bath in one of the shores to wash away the sins of killing Ravan in the battle.GandamadanaParvatam:The GandamadanaParvatam is a hill and is the highest spot in the island of Rameshwaram. On the GandamadanaParvatam, there’s a two-storeyedMandapam.Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Rameshwaram. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 8 :Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari (310 Kms, 6 Hrs 30 Minutes)
    Today morning after breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Kanyakumari.Kanyakumari:The southernmost tip of India, the confluence of 3 seas that you’ll only see here, a city with both religious and spiritual importance. The city Kanyakumari gets its name after Goddess KanyaKumari, the adolescent form of Goddess Parvati.On arrival check in to Hotel/Resort. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kanyakumari. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 9 :Kanyakumari
    This day after Breakfast, visit below places:• Vivekananda Rock Memorial – An iconic monument, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial consists of two main structures. An exciting ferry ride takes the visitors to the tiny rock island.• Thiruvalluvar Statue – Thegorgeous statue is devoted to the successful poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. Perched upon a 38-foot pedestal, the statue is a crucial landmark within the coastal town.• Trivenisangam: The only place in the world where the confluence of the three seas – the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal with the Indian Ocean happens is at Kanyakumari, called the TriveniSangam (Tri means three, Veni means a stream of water and Sangam means confluence).•KanyaKumari Temple /Sri Bhagvathy Amman temple: The 3000-year-old Bhagvathy Amman temple dedicated to the Goddess KanyaKumari is incredibly popular and thronged by the disciples of the Devi, making it one of the most popular tourist places in Kanyakumari.This temple is also significant as is one of the Shakti Peeths in Indian subcontinents. It is believed that out of all the body parts, the spine of Goddess Sati fell at this place.•Kanyakumari Beach – A perfect place to spend quality time with family and friends, the Kanyakumari Beach offers amazing views of the sunrise, sunset, Vivekananda Memorial, the lighthouse and confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and therefore the Arabian Sea. Return back in evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kanyakumari. 


    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 10 :Kanyakumari - Trivandrum (90 Kms, 3 Hrs)
    This day after Breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your flight to your home town. You return back with wonderful memories of South. 


    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Kanyakumari Beach

Kanyakumari Beach is an incredibly dramatic setting with waves that crash against jagged rocks. Although it’s one among the simplest beaches in Kanyakumari and sees numerous visitors a day , don’t expect to swim and surf here because the sea are often rough. Instead, spend some time watching the waves and wait till evening to ascertain the sun set magnificently on the horizon. Kanyakumari Beach sets itself apart for being the confluence of three major water bodies, namely the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Painters and photographers will find many inspiration to indulge their creative side. You can head up to the lighthouse too to get a glorious view of the sea and the sky.

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Thiruvalluvar Statue

The 95-ft-high stone statue of famous Tamil poet, saint Thiruvalluvar, the author of Thirukkural couplets, is a beautiful landmark in the city. Located on a small island near the city, the statue has been erected on a 38-foot-tall pedestal. It represents 38 chapters from Thirukkaral on virtue and about weighs 7,000 tonnes. The total height of the statue including the pedestal is 133 ft and a total of 133 chapters of Thirukkural have been denoted on it. It is said that the stone structure can withstand natural calamities like earthquakes. The foundation stone of the statue was laid down by the then Prime Minister of India, Morarji Desai in 1979, but the installation and sculpting started in 1990, with the construction getting completed in 1999. On January 1, 2000, the statue, the stone for which was brought from Sirudhamoor, Ambasamudram and Pattumala Kuppam, was inaugurated by the then chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr M Karunanidhi. A total of 500 sculptors were involved in the creation of this sculpture, which was the brainchild of Dr Ganapati Sthapati, a famous architect.
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Vivekananda Rock Memorial

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><b>Open Time </b>- 0800hrs</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><b>Close Time </b>- 1600hrs</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><b>Operational Days -</b> All 7 days</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"><b>Approx Suggested Duration</b> - 1hr</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">There are two rocks projecting out of the Ocean, South East of the Kanyakumari temple. It was on&nbsp;</span><span class="rcolor2">one among&nbsp;</span>these rocks that Swami Vivekananda sat in long and deep meditation. With the blessings of&nbsp;<span class="rcolor3">Mary&nbsp;</span>goddess,&nbsp;<span class="rcolor4">the straightforward&nbsp;</span>monk was thus transformed into&nbsp;<span class="rcolor5">a strong&nbsp;</span>crusader. The rock is now called the `Vivekananda Rock'. On this rock stands the `Vivekananda Rock Memorial'&nbsp;<span class="rcolor6">inbuilt&nbsp;</span>1970,&nbsp;<span class="rcolor1">during a&nbsp;</span>blend of all the architectural&nbsp;<span class="rcolor2">sorts of&nbsp;</span>India. A statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed&nbsp;<span class="rcolor3">within the&nbsp;</span>memorial Mandapam. One can also see Sri Pada Parai, the footprints of the virgin goddess, on this rock. With the&nbsp;<span class="rcolor4">Indian Ocean&nbsp;</span>right&nbsp;<span class="rcolor5">within the&nbsp;</span>background, this statue&nbsp;<span class="rcolor6">may be a&nbsp;</span>peaceful and serene destination.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p><b>Inclusions -</b></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p>Entry tickets</o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p><b>Exclusions -</b></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><font face="Arial, sans-serif">Transportation Charges &amp; Other Personal Expenses</font></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.75pt"><b><u><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;; color:red">Important Notes :</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.75pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked &amp; pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><o:p><br></o:p></span></p>
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Triveni Sangam

Triveni Sangam is a unique beach where you witness the sangam (meeting) of three seas – Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. It is in Kanyakumari Town in Kanyakumari district of TamilNadu. As per Hindu belief, it is considered holy to take dip here. Assuming you are standing on the beach, with your face towards the water in ocean, these 3 seas are Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. In Triveni Sangam, the waves of the 3 seas strike with each other and fall part and one can distinguish the waves by their different colors through the naked eye. Triveni sangam is considered as important place for sacred bath and that is the reason a lot of people come here to take bath.

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Kanyakumari Temple / Sri Bhagavathi Amman Temple

There is a different sort of bliss you feel when you visit Kanyakumari’s famous temples in South India. And out of the many temples that put forth a spiritually rejuvenating experience stands alone on the seas shore, the Arulmigu Bhagavathyamman Temple dedicated to Goddess Shree Bhagavathy who is worshipped as a virgin girl child here. It is believed that Goddess Bhagavathy who is also known as Devi Kanya Kumari sets even the sternest mind free and that's the reason why pilgrims visit here all around the year. This temple has existed even before 3000 years before by Parasuram and was given a facelift by one of the great kings of the Pandya Dynasty. Among most of the worshippers who pave their way to this popular temple of Tamil Nadu gift new saris to the Goddess and light diyas (lamps), the number of women worshippers is a little extra who come here to bow down and wish for a successful marriage. Furthermore, people also come here and take a dip in the sea and present their departed ancestors with Tarpan for them to attain salvation.
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