• Tour Code : TNFT
  • 8 D / 7 N
  • Departure : (10:00 Hrs.)
  • Return : (12:00 Hrs.)
  • Holiday Category :
    Fixed Departure
  • Holiday Type :
  • States :
    Tamil Nadu
  • Places Covered :
    Kanyakumari, Chennai, Chidambaram, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Trichy, Madurai, Kancheepuram, Mahabalipuram, tiruvannamalai

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Day 1
10:00 Hrs
CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM

On arrival Chennai Airport/ Railway station / Bus Station, please report to our Southern Travels Chennai Office.
*Must visit our Chennai office at their own expense
Later, fresh up provided by Southern Travels nearby local hotel. After fresh ups, proceed to Mahabalipuram sightseeing like Sea Shore Temple, Panch Rathas, Evening at leisure. Overnight stay. (Lunch and Dinner) Note: Breakfast on Own

Meals

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Mahabalipuram
Day 2
08:00 Hrs
MAHABALIPURAM – CHIDAMBARAM – TANJORE

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel @8AM and proceed to Chidambaram (closing Timings (12PM to 5PM)) - (180 Kms / 3 ½ Hrs Journey), visit Nataraj Temple. After darshan, proceed to Tanjore (120 kms / 2 ½ hrs). Upon arrival at Tanjore, transfer to a hotel. Later visit Brihadeeshwara Temple (Lord Shiva). Here one can see the giant sized Nandi carved in a single stone, which is considered to be the second largest Nandi in India. After temple visits, back to hotel.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Tanjore
Day 3
TANJORE – RAMESWARAM

Morning after breakfast, check out from Hotel, proceed to Rameswaram (240 Kms / 4 ½ hrs). Enroute visit Pamban Bridge. On arrival transfer to the Hotel. Evening visit Sri Ramanatha Swamy Temple & back to Hotel, Overnight stay

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Rameswaram
Day 4
RAMESWARAM – KANYAKUMARI

After breakfast, check out the hotel@10AM and depart to Tiruchendur (230 Kms / 5 Hrs) - (closing 12PM – 5PM). Evening visit Sri Murugan Temple. After darshan, proceed to Kanyakumari (110 kms / 2 ½ hrs). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Kanyakumari
Day 5
KANYAKUMARI – SUCHINDRAM – MADURAI

Morning enjoy the spectacular Sunrise and after breakfast, check out from the hotel. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and then proceed to Madurai (250 kms / 6 hrs). Enroute visit Suchindram – to visit Thanumalayan temple, which is unique, as it is dedicated to Trimurthy’s darshan at a single place - Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma. Upon arrival at Madurai, check into the hotel. Evening visit the famous Meenakshi Amman Koil / Temple. Overnight stay.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Madurai
Day 6
MADURAI – PALANI – TIRUCHIRAPALLI

After breakfast, check out from hotel, proceed to Palani (120 Kms/3 Hrs), On Arrival visit Sri Murugan Temple. After darshan, proceed to Trichy (160 Kms / 3 Hrs). On arrival, check into Hotel. Overnight stay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Tiruchirapalli
Day 7
TIRUCHIRAPALLI – THIRUVANNAMALAI – KANCHEEPURAM

Early Morning @ 4AM visit Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Srirangam, which is considered as the Tallest Temple in India. After breakfast, check out from Hotel @7AM, proceed to Thiruvannamalai (200 Kms / 5 Hrs). On arrival, visit Arunachaleshwara Temple (closing timings 12:30PM – 03:30 PM ). After darshan, proceed to Kancheepuram (120 Kms / 2 ½ Hrs). Evening check into the hotel. Later proceed for shopping, if time permits. Overnight stay.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Night Stay

  • Kanchipuram
Day 8
KANCHEEPURAM - CHENNAI

After early breakfast, visit ALL Temples in Kancheepuram viz. Kamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareshwar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple. Check out hotel from Hotel @ 12.00 Noon. After Lunch proceed to Chennai (80 Kms / 2 ½ Hrs). Evening drop at Chennai Airport/Railway station/Bus station.

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tour Concludes

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Places Covered

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, also referred to as Cape Comorin earlieris located at the southernmost tip of India. It is the geographical end of the mainland. The closest major cities are Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, which makes it a popular tourist place in India. Kanyakumari takes its name from the Hindu Goddess Kanyakumari whose temple is situated in the town of it’s, on the sea-shore, and is very confluence of the three water-bodies – the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari has been a great centre for art and religion for centuries and was an area of great trade and commerce during rule of Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Nayaks.

Chennai

Chennai

Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is a major commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in India and also known as the Cultural Capital of South India. With the second largest port in India, Chennai had been part of successive South Indian kingdoms through centuries. The recorded history of the city began in the colonial times with the arrival of British East India Company. The British defended several attacks from the French forces, and Chennai become a major naval port and presidency city by late eighteenth century.

Chidambaram

Chidambaram

Chidambaram is an industrial city in eastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is located in 58 km from Pondicherry and 240 km south of Chennai by rail. The city is home to Annamalai University, Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram Temple and port Parangipettai. The city is a main pilgrimage site for Shaivites and Vaishnavites. The ancient Chidambaram Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in form of the cosmic Dancer with one of the five dancing halls of Nataraja. Chidambaram is also one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams - representing five basic elements.

Thanjavur

Thanjavur

Also known as Tanjore, Thanjavur have been derived from "Tanjan", a legendary asura in Hindu mythology. While the early history of Thanjavur remains unclear, the city first rose to prominence during the reign of the Medieval Cholas. It served as the capital of the Chola Empire and after the fall of the Cholas, the city was ruled by various dynasties like Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thanjavur Marathas and the British. Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian art and architecture as most Great Living Chola Temples are located in and around Thanjavur.

Rameswaram

Rameswaram

Rameswaram in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu is located on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel. Together with Varanasi, it is considered to be one of the holiest places in India to Hindus. It is situated in the Gulf of Mannar, at the very tip of the Indian peninsula and is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge. According to legend, this is the place from where the Hindu god Rama built a bridge, across the sea to Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from Ravana. The Ramanathaswamy Temple is located at the centre of the town and is closely associated with life of Rama.

Trichy

Trichy

Also called Tiruchirappalli, Trichy is the fourth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu and also the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state. The city is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times. The archaeologically important town of Uraiyur served as the capital of the Early Cholas. Tiruchirappalli played a critical role in the Carnatic Wars between the British and the French. The city has a number of historical monuments such as the Rockfort, Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam and the Jambukeswarar temple.

Madurai

Madurai

Madurai is the third largest city and is located on the banks of River Vaigai. It has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest incessantly inhabited cities in the world. Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language as all the 3 primary congregations of Tamil scholars were held in the city. The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd century BC as city is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Early Pandyas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Madurai Sultanate, and the British.

Kancheepuram

Kancheepuram

Kanchipuram or Kanchi is a temple city, which served as the Capital city of the Pallava Kingdom. It is also known by "The City of Thousand Temples". Administrative headquarters of Kanchipuram district, it is located 72 kilometers from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram is considered one of the seven holiest cities to the Hindus of India and in Hinduism, a k?etra is a sacred ground, a field of active power, a place where moksha, final release can be obtained. Among the major Hindu temples, some are the most prominent Vishnu Temples and Shiva Temples of Tamil Nadu like the Varadharaja Perumal Temple for Vishnu. The city is also famous for its hand woven silk sarees.

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, derived from 'Mamallapuram' is the prior and colloquial name of a town in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. With an average elevation of 12 metres, is now officially called Mamallapuram. Mahabalipuram was a 7th century port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas around 60 km south from the city of Chennai. The name Mamallapuram is named after the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, who took on the epithet Maha-malla (great wrestler), as the favourite sport of the Pallavas was wrestling. It has various historic monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

tiruvannamalai

tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai, (also Thiruvannamalai or Trinomali and Trinomalee during British times) is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is administered by a special grade municipality that covers an area of 16.33 km2 (6.31 sq mi) and had a population of 144,278 in 2011. It is the administrative headquarters of Tiruvannamalai District. Roadways are the major mode of transport in Tiruvannamalai, while the town also has rail connectivity. Tiruvannamalai is named after the central deity of the Annamalaiyar Temple, Annamalaiyar.

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