Chennai Tirupati Thiruvannamalai Tanjore Trichy Madurai Spiritual Southindia Tour Package

Why you should take the tour

It is a divine Tour through the sanctified Temples of South India. On one side you can visit the Temples with Architectural richness & diversity and on the other side the divinity of the Sanctum sanctoram. This Tour covers all Famous temples in Southern India to make you as a truly satisfied devotee throughout the journey

Package Overview

Much of the grandeur of the temples in this part of the country can be seen in the Madurai, Thiruvannamalai, Tanjore, Trichy and Tirupati. What can be better than an integrated tour which takes you to the places of great religious importance and in the course also allows you to behold the majestic beauty of these temples. From ancient past, South India is noted as a “world-class temple destination” for huge collection of temples. It’s profusely built; stones or wooden figures carved and aesthetically designed temples are unique ormarvellous in their architectural brilliance and known for rich sources of religious teachings, cultural antics or some divine powers. People from all over the world visit these glorious temples and perform poojas or rituals. So get ready for the divine journey together with the most fascinating tourist destinations of South India.

The duration of this tour is 11nights/12 days.

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Cost of the package

This tour comes at an attractive price of just Rs 30, 533 per person on sharing basis. The rate is applicable for a group of two persons. For groups larger than this, one can make enquiries for applicable rates.

Package Inclusions

• Airfare/ Railway tickets booked the tour operator as per the package
• Pick-up and drop from the railway station/ airport
• Hotel room rent only in the hotels included in the package
• Breakfast and Dinner in the hotel
• Temple tour as per the package
• Transportation during the temple tour
• All transportations within the city will be in AC buses or AC Indica car with English / Hindi speaking driver cum guide
• Fuel, toll, parking fee and driver allowance
• Taxes wherever applicable.

Package Exclusions

• Food/water eaten/ purchased other than that mentioned in the package
• Entry fee at temples and monuments
• Prasadam purchased at temples/Offerings made at the temples
• Money spent in shopping
• Cost of transportation during shopping and personal tours in the city.
• Anything else not included in the package

Attractions included in the package

With this packaged temple tour we take you to Tirupati a major temple city and an important religious stop in South India.  Tour to Tirupati includes visit to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Sri Govindaraja Swamy, Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Sri Veda Narayana Swamy Temple, Sri Agastyaswamy Temple, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Sri Kalahasti Temple, Sri Padmavati Samovar Temple and Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Tanjore

Sri Brihadisvara Temple        

Built by the great Chola king, Raja Raja I in the 10th century AD, this temple is an outstanding example of the Chola architecture. Guarding the inner shrine of the temple, is the gigantic statue of Nandi, the Bull, while the walls of the sanctum are covered, with the wall paintings of Chola and Nayak periods, comparable to the famous Ajanta cave frescoes. 

Tanjavur Palace         

The Palace, adjacent to the temple is a vast structure of fine masonry, built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD, and partly by the Marathas.  

Saraswathi Mahal Library     

This library has one of the most important oriental manuscripts collections, in India. Established around 1700 AD, the library contains a collection of over 44,000 palm leaf, and paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages. Over eighty per cent of its manuscripts are in Sanskrit, many on palm leaves, some very rare or even unique. The Tamil works includes treatises on medicine, and commentaries on works from the Sangam period.           

Tamil University         

Established in 1981, the university is engaged in research and advanced study in Tamil.  

Art Gallery     

A superb collection of bronze statues from the 9th to 12th centuries.

Madurai

Meenakshi Temple    

The Meenakshi temple is the city's main attraction and is placed in the heart of the old town. Temple gives a splendid example of Dravidian architecture and is famous for Jasmine Flowers. The present temple was designed in 1560 by Vishwanatha Nayak and subsequently built during the reign of Tirumalai Nayak. There are four entrances to the temple with an area of six hectares. Each of its 12 towers has the height of 45 to 50 meters. The temple museum has 985 richly carved pillars and each one surpasses the other in beauty. The enormous temple complex is dedicated to Shiva, known here as Sundareshvara and his consort Parvati or Meenakshi. The original temple was built by Kulasekara Pandya, but the entire credit for making the temple as splendid as it is today goes to the Nayaks. The Nayaks ruled Madurai from the 16th to the 18th century and left a majestic imprint of their rule in the Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Temple. The temple complex is within a high-walled enclosure, at the core of which are the two sanctums for meenakshi and Sundareshwara, surrounded by a number of smaller shrines and grand pillared halls. Especially impressive are the 12 gopuras. Their soaring towers rise from solid granite bases, and are covered with stucco figures of dieties, mythical animals and monsters painted in vivid colours. 

Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal   

The most imposing remnant is a huge audience hall opening into a courtyard with elaborately ornamented arches.           

Gandhi Museum        

This institution is a 300 year old palace dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi to promote study and appreciation of the Mahatma's teachings. There is a picture gallery, personal memorables of the Mahatma and an exhibit of South indian handicrafts and village industries      

Vandiyur Mariamman Theppakulam

This enormous temple tank 5 kms from Meenakshi temple is fed by water from the Vaiga river. The tank has a mandapam at the centre enshrining Lord Vigneshwara.

Trichy

Rock Fort Temple       

As the name suggests, the Rock Fort Temple is situated on 83m high outcrops. The Pallavas initially built this temple, but the Nayaks made use of its naturally fortified position and designed it again. It is a stiff climb, up the 437 steps cut into the stone to the top. The Rock Fort Temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is a collection of three temples, the Manikka Vinayakar temple at the foot of the hill, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil at the top of the hill and the Taayumaanavar Koyil Shivastalam on the hill. Shivastalam is a rock cut temple on a hill and the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli, reached by a flight of steps on the way to the famous Ucchi Pillayar temple. There is a rock cut Pallava temple called Lalitankura Pallaveswaram in this hill temple complex, with several inscriptions here attributed to Mahendravarma Pallavan. In addition the Cholas, the Vijayanagar rulers and the Nayaks of Madurai have made extensive contributions here. The two storeyed Taayumaanava temples, built on a hill is a masterpiece of construction. Six worship services are offered each day here. This well endowed temple celebrates the annual Brahmotsavam in Chithirai. Aadi Pooram and the float festival in Panguni are also of significance here. Built by the Nayaks of Madurai, it holds two temples dedicated to Shiva and Ganesha. This rock also contains excavated cave temples dating to the 7th century A.D, famous for the fine sculptures.    

Sri Rangam    

Sri Rangam, 10km. from Trichy, known for its Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Ranganathaswamy. The temple has 21 magnificient towers surrounded by seven walls which were built around the 13th and 14th centuries.       

Tiruvanaikkavil           

This temple dedicated to Lord Siva is known as Jambukeswara temple. It has five concentric walls and seven Gopurams

Package itinerary

Tour Program: (11 Nights- 12 Days)

Day 1: Chennai

Arrive Chennai - the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country. Assistance and transfer to hotel. After lunch at hotel, half Day sightseeing tour, visiting Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine beach. Over night at hotel.

Day 2 & Day 3: Chennai/ Tirupathi (154kms/3.5hours)

After breakfast, drive to Tirupathi. Lunch at local restaurant Tirupathi is a temple town known for the famous ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known) on the top of the 860mts high Tirumala hills. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is not only believed to be amongst the oldest temples in the country, but also the richest of them all .Legend has it that Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from the divine treasurer Kubera for his wedding expenses. He is still paying back this debt which is why the pilgrims donate generously to the temple funds. In the evening return to Chennai for dinner and over night at hotel

Day 4 & Day 5: Chennai/Tiruvannamalai

After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamallai (112kms/03hrs). Reach the destination by noon. Check into the Resort & Relax!

Later visit Arunacheswar Temple

There are 275 sacred places (Lord Siva Temples) which were praised by the hymns of Thevaram and were called "Thirumurai Thalangal". Of these places twenty two are found in Nadu Naadu (a part of Tamil Nadu ). Thiruvannamalai is the most sacred of these twenty two. SivaPuranam identifies four sacred places for obtaining salvation.  Thiruvannamalai is one among them. The significance of this place is that by mere remembrance of Lord Arunachaleswarar at this place gives salvation to all souls (Ninaithale Mukthi Tharum Thiruthalam).

Overnight stay at the Resort.

Day 6: Tanjore

After breakfast drive to Tanjore, which 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. The Art Gallery and the Saraswathi Mahal Library are also well known places of interest. Check-in, dinner and overnite at hotel .

Day 7 & Day 8: Tanjore/Trichy (54kms/02hrs)

After breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Checkin at hotel. After lunch city tour visiting Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts. Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple.

Dinner and overnite at hotel.

Day 9 & Day 10: Trichy/Madurai (133kms/3.5hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Madurai and checkin at hotel. The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. After lunch city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum.

Dinner and overnite at hotel.

Day 11: Madurai

On the final day we leave you for shopping and exploring the city till the time of depature in the afternoon.

Travel to Madurai Railway Station/Airport

Tour ends

Hotels at Tirupati

Kalyan Residency: A Budget Hotel, ranked 16 out of 33 hotels in Tirupati

The room rates for two pax are as follows

·         Executive Double Room-Rs 2,038

·         Deluxe Double-Rs 2,337

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 500 + Tax on CP basis
Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable.

Hotel Bliss: A 3 star hotel, ranked 7 out of 119 hotels in Tirupati.

The room rates for two pax are as follows

·         Executive- Rs 3,330 includes breakfast

·         Club Room-Rs 5,040 includes any two meals

·         Suite AC-Rs 5,670 includes any two meals

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 700 + Tax on CP basis
Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable

Hotel Udayee International: A 4 star hotel, ranked 22 out of 33 hotels in Tirupati.

The room rates for two pax are as follows

·         Standard- Rs 1999

·         Deluxe- Rs 2599

·         Executive-Rs 2900

·         Suite-Rs 4500

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.
Extra Bed / Person Rs. 500 + Tax on CP basis
Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable.

Hotels at Tiruvannamalai

Hotel Sparsa is a Four star hotel

Standard Room- Rs 5396

Executive Room- Rs 6596

Deluxe Room-Rs 7795

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 1,000 + Tax on CP basis

Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable

Hotel Arpanna is a Three star hotel

Standard Room- Rs 3000

Executive Room- Rs 4000

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 1,000 + Tax on CP basis

Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable

Hotels at Madurai

Hotel North Gate is a budget hotel in Madurai raked 8 out of 51 hotels in Tirupati

Standard Room-Rs 2,200

Deluxe Room-Rs 2,750

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 600 + Tax on CP basis

Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable

Sangam Hotel is a three star hotel

Standard Room- Rs 5396

Executive Room- Rs 6596

Deluxe Room-Rs 7795

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 1,000 + Tax on CP basis

Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable

Hotel Germanus

Standard Double Room- Rs 4,000

Deluxe Double Room-Rs 4,750

All the rooms are inclusive of complimentary Breakfast.

Extra Bed / Person Rs. 1,000 + Tax on CP basis

Luxury tax 5%, Services Tax 7.42% as applicable

Terms and Conditions

All rates mentioned above are subject to changes

Cancellation charges as per company policy

In case accommodation in the mentioned hotels is not available, guests will be provided rooms in the hotels of same standard.

Flight Rates

Flight from Delhi to Tirupati-Rs 8,882 Air India

Flight from Kolkata to Tirupati-Rs 10,151 Air India

Flight from Mumbai to tirupati-Rs 7,495 Spice Jet

Flight from Chennai to Tirupati-Rs 5,763 Air India

Flight from Madurai to Delhi-Rs 7,432 Jet Airways

Flight from Madurai-Kolkata-Rs 8,304 Air India

Flight from Madurai-Mumbai- Rs 5,045 Jet Airways

Flight from Madurai- Chennai-Rs 1,899 Spice Jet

North Indian/Multi-cuisine Restaurants

At Tirupati

• Maurya Restaurant-Indian, Mughlai, Chinese
• Hyderabad House-Indian, Mughlai
• Vanam Restaurant

At Tiruvannamalai

• Aakash Multi Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
• Abirami Restaurant
• Nala Residency Restaurant

At Madurai

• Taj Restaurant
• Bell Jumbo Restaurant
• Sangeeth Restaurant

Cost of the package

This tour comes at an attractive price of just Rs 30, 533 per person on sharing basis. The rate is applicable for a group of two persons. For groups larger than this, one can make enquiries for applicable rates.

Package Inclusions

• Airfare/ Railway tickets booked the tour operator as per the package
• Pick-up and drop from the railway station/ airport
• Hotel room rent only in the hotels included in the package
• Breakfast and Dinner in the hotel
• Temple tour as per the package
• Transportation during the temple tour
• All transportations within the city will be in AC buses or AC Indica car with English / Hindi speaking driver cum guide
• Fuel, toll, parking fee and driver allowance
• Taxes wherever applicable.

Package Exclusions

• Food/water eaten/ purchased other than that mentioned in the package
• Entry fee at temples and monuments
• Prasadam purchased at temples/Offerings made at the temples
• Money spent in shopping
• Cost of transportation during shopping and personal tours in the city.
• Anything else not included in the package

Package itinerary

Tour Program: (11 Nights- 12 Days)

Day 1: Chennai

Arrive Chennai - the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country. Assistance and transfer to hotel. After lunch at hotel, half Day sightseeing tour, visiting Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine beach. Over night at hotel.

Day 2 & Day 3: Chennai/ Tirupathi (154kms/3.5hours)

After breakfast, drive to Tirupathi. Lunch at local restaurant Tirupathi is a temple town known for the famous ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known) on the top of the 860mts high Tirumala hills. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is not only believed to be amongst the oldest temples in the country, but also the richest of them all .Legend has it that Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from the divine treasurer Kubera for his wedding expenses. He is still paying back this debt which is why the pilgrims donate generously to the temple funds. In the evening return to Chennai for dinner and over night at hotel

Day 4 & Day 5: Chennai/Tiruvannamalai

After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamallai (112kms/03hrs). Reach the destination by noon. Check into the Resort & Relax!

Later visit Arunacheswar Temple

There are 275 sacred places (Lord Siva Temples) which were praised by the hymns of Thevaram and were called "Thirumurai Thalangal". Of these places twenty two are found in Nadu Naadu (a part of Tamil Nadu ). Thiruvannamalai is the most sacred of these twenty two. SivaPuranam identifies four sacred places for obtaining salvation.  Thiruvannamalai is one among them. The significance of this place is that by mere remembrance of Lord Arunachaleswarar at this place gives salvation to all souls (Ninaithale Mukthi Tharum Thiruthalam).

Overnight stay at the Resort.

Day 6: Tanjore

After breakfast drive to Tanjore, which 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. The Art Gallery and the Saraswathi Mahal Library are also well known places of interest. Check-in, dinner and overnite at hotel .

Day 7 & Day 8: Tanjore/Trichy (54kms/02hrs)

After breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Checkin at hotel. After lunch city tour visiting Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts. Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple.

Dinner and overnite at hotel.

Day 9 & Day 10: Trichy/Madurai (133kms/3.5hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Madurai and checkin at hotel. The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. After lunch city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum.

Dinner and overnite at hotel.

Day 11: Madurai

On the final day we leave you for shopping and exploring the city till the time of depature in the afternoon.

Travel to Madurai Railway Station/Airport

Tour ends